Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa
A Green Globe certified beach resort on Grand Cul-de-Sac lagoon that treats all its grey water for the gardens, heats its water with rooftop solar and backs local coral restoration.
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.4/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 67.5%
Green flags
- Nature, biodiversity and regeneration, level 3/4.
A long partnership with Coral Restoration St Barth, including guided restoration dives from April 2025, plus annual Earth Month donations to the Territorial Environmental Agency for the Grand Cul-de-Sac turtle nursery.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Energy and climate, level 3/4.
Over 30 rooftop solar panels heat all the hotel's water, plus automatic lighting and architecture that uses natural light (2024 official blog).
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Water, level 4/4.
An on-site treatment plant collects 100% of grey water and reuses it for the gardens, drinking water comes from the hotel's own desalination station, and the hotel reports cutting laundry water use by 20% between 2016 and 2022 (official site, 2024 to 2026).
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source · Corroborating source - Measurement, transparency and certification, level 3/4.
The hotel renewed Green Globe certification in 2026 and added Oceanic Global's Blue Standard and Forbes VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality, and it appears among Green Globe's Caribbean members.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 3/4 · Several evidenced systems, such as protected habitat on site, native restoration and a wildlife programme, with no synthetic pesticides on the land | 22.5 / 30 points | A long partnership with Coral Restoration St Barth, including guided restoration dives from April 2025, plus annual Earth Month donations to the Territorial Environmental Agency for the Grand Cul-de-Sac turtle nursery. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as on site renewables plus at least 80% LED lighting, natural ventilation and metered monitoring; the stay's own vehicles and boats count here | 11.25 / 15 points | Over 30 rooftop solar panels heat all the hotel's water, plus automatic lighting and architecture that uses natural light (2024 official blog). Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Water | 10% | 4/4 · Measured and published at or under 150 litres per guest night, or fully off the public supply on the stay's own natural source, documented | 10 / 10 points | An on-site treatment plant collects 100% of grey water and reuses it for the gardens, drinking water comes from the hotel's own desalination station, and the hotel reports cutting laundry water use by 20% between 2016 and 2022 (official site, 2024 to 2026). Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source · Corroborating source |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as composting all organic waste or sorted recycling | 5 / 10 points | A zero waste cooking concept and workshops at the Amis restaurant, and drinking water made on site for the restaurants. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 2/4 · A named own garden or named local farms supply part of the menu | 7.5 / 15 points | The blog says the restaurant grows select vegetables, herbs and spices and sources from local farmers and fishers, without naming them or giving a share. “The restaurant also grows select vegetables, herbs, and spices while sourcing fresh ingredients from local farmers and fishers whenever possible.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 2/4 · One specific practice, such as a historic building reused, local natural materials, or passive cooling design | 7.5 / 15 points | The hotel describes open-air architecture using local stone and wood and natural light (2025 official blog). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 3/4 · A current third party certificate confirmed in the certifier's own directory, or measured data published for one year. Tiers earned by years certified add nothing | 3.75 / 5 points | The hotel renewed Green Globe certification in 2026 and added Oceanic Global's Blue Standard and Forbes VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality, and it appears among Green Globe's Caribbean members. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
2.3/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 32.5%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 2/4 · Public supply filtered at the tap or a refill station, with no single use bottled water as the default | 12.5 / 25 points | The sustainability blog says water fountains around the property give guests drinking water made from air humidity, which reduces bottled water. “Located in strategic areas throughout the property, these water fountains provide our staff and guests with a refreshing and sustainable way to stay hydrated while reducing plastic waste.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source | 5 / 20 points | The blog mentions a kitchen garden and local suppliers but names no organic farms and shows no plant based menu. “The restaurant also grows select vegetables, herbs, and spices while sourcing fresh ingredients from local farmers and fishers whenever possible.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only | 3.75 / 15 points | The blog says fertilizers and plants are eco friendly, which is a claim without a no spray policy. “ensuring all fertilizers, plants, and cleaning products are eco-friendly, and sunscreens sold on-site are reef-safe” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as eco friendly products | 3.75 / 15 points | The blog says cleaning products are eco friendly, with no product names or labels. “ensuring all fertilizers, plants, and cleaning products are eco-friendly, and sunscreens sold on-site are reef-safe” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 2/4 · Cotton or linen sheets named | 5 / 10 points | The blog says every room has bed linen made from traceable organically grown cotton, but towels and mattresses are not covered and no certificate is shown. “One of the hotel's earliest commitments was outfitting every room with bed linens made from traceable organically grown cotton.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The blog says the architecture uses natural ventilation, but it does not state a smoke free policy or surroundings. “The architecture embraces open-air concepts, natural ventilation, and abundant daylight to reduce energy consumption” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
1.7/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 16.3%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 30 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The sustainability blog describes a staff village built for the team, without a share of local staff or pay data. “That’s why we’ve put our all into our Petite Oasis, a newly built staff village designed to provide our team with a comfortable and nurturing environment.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 2/4 · A named community programme, such as a school, fund or training | 10 / 20 points | The blog names a repeated Earth Month programme with the island environment agency that raised over 10,060 euros. “For three consecutive years, our Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa has proudly renewed its Earth Month initiative, partnering with the Agence Territoriale de l'Environnement de Saint-Barthélemy (ATE)” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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These source pages were captured on 2026-10-02. Capturing a page does not establish a rating or verify its claims. Only the reviewed pillar evidence above earns assessment points. Missing findings remain unavailable.
- Source 1 · lebarthelemyhotel.com /en/blog/le-barthelemy-celebrates-its-new-green-globe-certification
- Source 2 · lebarthelemyhotel.com /en/blog/dive-into-an-eco-responsible-getaway-at-le-barthelemy
- Source 3 · lebarthelemyhotel.com /en/blog/sustainable-luxury-travel-in-st-barts-ocean-water-island-preservation
- Source 4 · lebarthelemyhotel.com /en/blog/corossol-beach-st-barts-local-charm-and-tranquil-waters
- Source 5 · lebarthelemyhotel.com /en/blog/green-vibes-only-le-barthelemy-hotel-spas-commitment-to-a-sustainable-caribbean
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