ESG at Biosfera Copastur
Commitments turned into action
At Biosfera Copastur, we integrate environmental, social and governance practices into our business model and into the way we run our brands and products, make decisions and build journeys for companies and people.
Discover our ESG practices!
Environmental
- Sustainable consumption
- Environmental management
- Climate commitment
Social
- Diversity and inclusion
- Training, education and health
- Community impact
Governance
- Compliance
- Control and management practices
- Information security
ESG Agenda
Our ESG Agenda brings together the commitments, actions and projects that guide our work and track how our practices evolve.
Our recognition and certifications
Commitments recognized by leading initiatives and standards
Our ESG journey is supported by certifications, assessments and commitments that reflect different aspects of how we operate.
Certified B Corp™
We are a B Corp™ certified by B Lab™, the organization responsible for B Corp™ certification. We meet its standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
UN Global Compact
We are participants in the UN Global Compact (United Nations) and follow its ten universal principles on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.
EcoVadis
We earned the EcoVadis Silver medal, a result that placed us among the top 15% of companies assessed in our industry, based on an evaluation of sustainability and corporate social responsibility practices.
Conscious Capitalism
Our work is also aligned with the principles of Conscious Capitalism, which guide a way of doing business built on four pillars, including purpose, ethics, leadership and accountability.
ISO 9001 | 14001 | 27001
We hold three ISO certifications that strengthen our management systems and the continuous improvement of our processes: ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 14001 for environmental management and ISO 27001 for information security.
Key SDGs
Biosfera Copastur uses the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a reference for initiatives related to social, environmental and economic development.
Our actions and commitments relate to several SDGs, including topics such as good health and well-being, education, equality, decent work, responsible consumption, climate action and partnerships. We work to contribute to global goals, creating long-term value for everyone involved.
Our positive impact in numbers
E
trees planted*
E
emissions offset
E
of waste recycled
E
disposable cups avoided per year
S
invested in social projects
S
of volunteering
G
of employees trained in the Code of Ethics
S
of training
G
ISO certifications
*Data for 2025/2026
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- With SOS Mata Atlântica, we planted 1,000 native tree seedlings in the Atlantic Forest, Brazil's most threatened biome, as part of our carbon offsetting efforts
- 167 metric tons of CO₂e were offset through tree-planting initiatives, reducing the climate impact associated with our operations and travel
- In 2025, we sent more than 1.2 metric tons of waste for recycling, strengthening responsible management and the circular economy across our operations
- Switching to reusable cups in our offices has already avoided the use of more than 100,000 disposable cups per year, reducing waste and resource use
- Since 2025, we have invested more than BRL 78,000 in social projects carried out in partnership with civil society organizations
- Since 2025, our volunteer programs have added up to 274 hours of dedication, connecting our employees to social projects and causes
- All employees are trained in the Code of Ethics, strengthening a culture built on integrity and transparency
Our ESG actions
E - Environmental
We integrate environmental management into our business model through actions that reduce negative impacts, promote responsible use of resources and support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Environmental management
We manage our resources responsibly, working to prevent and reduce the negative environmental impacts of our operations, based on ISO 14001 and continuous improvement.
In practice:
- Environmental and climate risk management
- Efficient waste management
- Reduced consumption of natural resources
Climate commitment
We are committed to measuring, reducing and offsetting our emissions, contributing to low-carbon operations.
In practice:
- Green Travel, which calculates corporate air travel emissions for clients, along with the number of trees to be planted
- Emissions inventory in line with the GHG Protocol
- Emissions offsetting through tree planting and carbon credits
Sustainable consumption
We encourage more conscious choices to reduce waste and resource consumption across our operations.
In practice:
- Reduced use of plastic, paper, water and energy
- São Paulo office in a LEED-certified building powered by renewable energy
- Responsible procurement
Related SDGs:
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
G - Governance
We act with responsibility, integrity and transparency, strengthening relationships of trust and contributing to the sustainability of our business.
Ethics
Our values guide how we do business and how we relate to employees, clients, partners and suppliers.
- Code of Ethics and Conduct
- Internal ethics and integrity awareness and training program
- Whistleblowing channel
- Ethics Committee
Compliance
We foster a culture of integrity through guidelines, controls and mechanisms that support safe and responsible decisions.
- Compliance Program
- Integrity due diligence of partners and suppliers
- Integrity, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering policies
- Privacy and data protection
Responsible management
We maintain governance practices aligned with recognized standards, focused on quality, security and continuous improvement.
- ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications
- Corporate risk management
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Corporate Governance Policy and internal committees
Related SDGs:
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Partnerships for the Goals
We are a Certified B Corp™
Biosfera Copastur is a Certified B Corp™ that meets B Lab™ standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
Our first certification was earned in 2022. In July 2026, we received confirmation of our recertification after a new verification process, with a higher score than before.
To earn and keep the certification, B Corps™ go through assessment and verification processes that confirm their compliance with highly reliable social and environmental business practices.
Biosfera Copastur is part of a global movement that works for the benefit of people and the planet, driving collective action to build a more inclusive, equitable and fair economy.
We are one of the few companies in the tourism industry with this certification.
We are part of the UN Global Compact
Biosfera Copastur is a signatory of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, an initiative that mobilizes companies around ten universally recognized principles.
These principles cover four main areas: human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. Taking part in the Global Compact reinforces Biosfera Copastur's commitment to these topics and to responsible business conduct.
Our work is also connected to initiatives that expand this commitment:
A commitment to advancing racial equity and increasing the presence of Black professionals in workplaces and leadership roles.
An initiative to advance women's participation and leadership in organizations.
A commitment to initiatives focused on the conservation, sustainable development and appreciation of the Amazon.
Participation in an initiative that mobilizes business to cut emissions and move toward a low-carbon economy.
We earned the EcoVadis Silver medal
Biosfera Copastur earned the EcoVadis Silver medal, a recognition based on an assessment of the company's sustainability performance, meeting EcoVadis' 21 Corporate Social Responsibility criteria.
The assessment looks at practices in corporate social responsibility, the environment, ethics and sustainable procurement, helping to identify opportunities to evolve and improve corporate practices.
By validating and scoring our practices, this result is part of a journey of continuous improvement and reinforces the importance of building social, environmental and governance criteria into the way we do business.
We practice Conscious Capitalism
Conscious Capitalism is a movement that proposes a way of doing business based on purpose, ethics and accountability, taking into account all of the stakeholders connected to an organization.
Biosfera Copastur takes part in this movement and seeks to bring its principles into how it works and how it relates to stakeholders. Conscious Capitalism is built on four pillars:
Higher purpose
A business vision that goes beyond financial results.
Conscious leadership
Leaders guided by purpose, values and accountability.
Stakeholder orientation
Consideration for the different parties involved in and affected by the business.
We maintain the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 standards
Biosfera Copastur holds three ISO certifications that are part of its management systems and support the continuous improvement of its processes.
ISO 9001 - Quality management
ISO 9001 certification covers the quality management system and guides practices for organizing, standardizing, monitoring and continuously improving processes.
ISO 14001 - Environmental management
ISO 14001 certified since 2014. The standard guides the environmental management system and practices for identifying and managing environmental impacts, using resources responsibly and improving continuously.
ISO 27001 - Information security
ISO 27001 certification relates to the information security management system, with practices focused on protecting information, managing risks and keeping data secure.
Our ESG journey
A path of continuous evolution
Throughout our history, different commitments, initiatives and management systems have become part of how we do business and work to create positive impact.
1973 to 2010 | Our history
Copastur founded
ISO 14001 and ISO 9001
Copastur Global (ATPI partnership)
2011 to 2020 | Building commitments
Joined the UN Global Compact
Sustainability Committee
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Conscious Capitalism
Humanized Company
EcoVadis
2022 to 2024 | ESG takes center stage
Certified B Corp™
LGBT+ Business Forum
Sustainable office in São Paulo
Humanizadas ESG Rating
ESG Agenda
ESG team
ISO 27001
BioConexão
Conecta Ética
Diversity and Inclusion
Human Rights
Global Compact movements
2025 to 2026 | ESG built into the business
Green Travel
GHG Protocol
Sustainability Manual
ESG Calendar
Compliance Program
EcoVadis Silver
B Corp™ recertification
New BioConexão expeditions
Live Award
Virtuoso Global Stewardship Award
BioConexão Expeditions
Incentive travel with purpose and social and environmental responsibility
BioConexão turns incentive trips into immersive experiences connected to local territories, communities and nature, supporting companies that want to strengthen their ESG practices and their teams.
Itineraries are customized and developed in Brazil and South America, exclusively in partnership with other Certified B Corps™, strengthening local communities, economies and social and environmental projects in the destinations visited.
- Environmental regeneration in the Atlantic Forest of Minas Gerais
- Experiences led by Indigenous and riverside communities in the Xingu, Alter do Chão and the Amazon
- Immersion in Inca heritage in Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
- Trails and experiences in Argentine Patagonia and the Atacama
In addition, for every traveler, we donate funds to plant two native trees.
In 2026, our regenerative tourism initiative was recognized as the winner of the “Agency” category at the Virtuoso Global Stewardship Award, a sustainability award.
Transparency and documents
We offer downloadable materials that present our ESG commitments, policies, practices, initiatives and results.
S - Social
We create positive impact for people by strengthening communities, valuing diversity & inclusion and investing in development, education, health and well-being.
Community impact
We partner with social organizations and projects and encourage our employees to take part in volunteer programs and community initiatives, in addition to promoting initiatives that expand opportunities.
In practice:
Diversity and inclusion
We value diversity and foster an inclusive environment, with initiatives that strengthen equity, respect and belonging.
In practice:
Learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion actions
Training and education
We invest in the development of our employees and in sharing knowledge, contributing to a culture of learning, inclusion and transformation.
In practice:
Health, safety and well-being
We promote initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional health, building a safer and more welcoming workplace.
Related SDGs:
Good Health and Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Reduced Inequalities
Partnerships for the Goals