South American Tourism Industry to Become More Environmentally Sustainable

EarthCheck, the world’s leading environmental benchmarking and certification company for the travel and tourism industry has forged a partnership with one of South America’s most respected environmental sustainability organizations.

Chile based, Valor Sustentable will provide EarthCheck training and services throughout Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Peru.  EarthCheck’s environmental sustainability program is currently used by more than 1,300 clients in 70 countries.

Valor Sustentable specializes in environmental projects involving energy efficiency, industrial ecology, sustainability strategizing, carbon and water management and solar power development.

CEO Stewart Moore said Valor Sustentable shares the vision that responsible tourism organizations need to develop and implement strategies which contribute toward environmental sustainability as well as saving money and improving operational efficiency.

Valor Sustentable Managing Director Tomas Steinacker said the scientifically proven EarthCheck system and the independently audited processes have the potential to change the face of environmental sustainability in the South American tourism industry.