The New Standard for Regenerative Luxury
Moving beyond sustainability to create hotels that are living systems—restoring the health of people, place, and planet. The Regenera Luxury Certification is a science-backed, culturally grounded pathway to redefine excellence in hospitality.
Your Certification Pathway
Our tiered system (START, PRECERTIFICATION, and CERTIFICATION) is designed to provide a clear, evolving pathway for your regenerative transformation.
PRE-QUALIFICATION
Partial A, B, C plus basic F and H
Entry-level tier with foundational governance and partial operational and environmental metrics.
PRE-CERTIFICATION
Full A–H (Tier 1 and Tier 2 KPIs)
Intermediate tier expanding to full governance, operations, environmental, social, and transparency criteria.
CERTIFICATION
All Tier 3 KPIs, innovation, and public transparency
Comprehensive tier including innovation bonuses and advanced disclosure.
The 8 Pillars of Regeneration
The Standard is structured across eight technical sections, grounded in a holistic scoring system.
Foundation & Governance
Fundamental for long-term consistency.
- Regenerative Connection with Place
- Bioclimatic & Biophilic Architecture
- Preservation & Regeneration of Heritage
- Legal & Ethical Compliance
Hotel Zones & Operations
Drives measurable results.
- Guest Rooms
- Reception & Public Areas
- Kitchens & Storage Rooms
- Restaurants, Bars & Lounges
Environmental Benefits
Highest planetary relevance.
- Water Stewardship & Circularity
- Energy Performance & Carbon Footprint
- Biodiversity & Ecosystems
- Air Quality & Indoor Climate
Architecture & Construction
Emphasizes regenerative design.
- Regenerative Architectural Design
- Construction Efficiency & Sustainability
- Accessibility & Inclusivity
- Biophilic & Sensory Integration
Wellness & Biophilia
Critical for guest experience.
- Guest Participation & Education
- Mental Health & Stress Reduction
- Physical Revitalization (Food, Spa, Sleep)
- Staff Wellness & Development
Community & Social
Ensures authentic integration.
- Community Engagement & Local Sourcing
- Supply Chain Ethics & Transparency
- Indigenous & Traditional Knowledge Integration
- Shared Value & Investment in Community
Culture & Heritage
Protects intangible heritage.
- Cultural Resource Mapping & Documentation
- Heritage Preservation & Restoration
- Local Craft & Art Support
- Heritage & Legacy Education
Impact & Transparency
Validates long-term impact.
- Data Collection & Monitoring
- Biodiversity & Ecosystem Tracking
- Carbon & Climate Performance Disclosure
- Social & Community Regeneration Metrics
Innovation & Leadership
Encourages pioneering efforts.
- Nature-Positive Landscaping
- Open Data & Digital Leadership
- Circular Economy & Material Innovation
- Social Equity Leadership
Beyond Standards. Toward Regeneration.
The RL framework complements international standards like UN SDGs, LEED, and WELL while advancing hotels toward true regenerative impact.
While traditional standards focus on "doing less harm," the Regenera framework guides you in "doing more good"—actively restoring ecosystems.
A Rigorous & Supportive Process
Our process is designed for clarity, accountability, and real-world results.
Registration
Confirm scope and target tier.
Performance
Dynamic tracking of KPIs and evidence.
Normalization:
Carbon per room-night = Total Scope1+2 emissions (kgCO2e) / Occupied room-nights (HCMI)
Validation
Independent third-party audit review.
Certification
Official credentialing and verification.
Client Dashboard
Secure Access