🌿 Sustainability Policy

🐠 Commitment to Regenerative Tourism and Social Responsibility 🪸

Diving Planet S.A.S.
Last updated: May 2025

1. Introduction

At Diving Planet S.A.S., we embrace tourism as a force for restoration, inclusion, and conservation. Our vision of regenerative tourism goes beyond simply minimizing negative impact—it actively seeks to revitalize marine ecosystems, empower local communities, and generate lasting positive change in every territory where we operate.

This policy outlines our environmental, social, and economic commitments under the framework of Colombia’s official Sustainable Tourism Policy: United for Nature (Decree 646 of 2021), and is complemented by our internal initiatives—especially those led by our non-profit foundation, Dive to Heal.

2. Scope and Applicability

This policy applies to:

  • All activities and services offered by Diving Planet in Cartagena and the Rosario Islands

  • All staff, contractors, suppliers, and partner organizations

  • All interactions with clients, local communities, and ecosystems

3. Guiding Principles

✅ Environmental Stewardship

  • We prioritize low-impact tourism practices in coral reef and island ecosystems.

  • We reduce waste, manage resources responsibly, and promote biodiversity conservation.

  • We actively participate in coral restoration, marine species monitoring, and reef cleanups.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Social Inclusion and Local Engagement

  • We support fair labor practices, gender equity, and inclusive hiring.

  • We work hand-in-hand with coastal communities to generate opportunities through ecotourism and environmental education.

  • Our foundation Dive to Heal leads Colombia’s largest adaptive diving program, enabling people with disabilities to experience the ocean without barriers.

📚 Education and Awareness

  • We provide sustainability training for all staff, instructors, and guides.

  • We educate our guests on responsible behavior underwater and on the islands.

  • We promote citizen science and knowledge exchange with local schools and NGOs.

♻️ Continuous Improvement

  • We measure and monitor our environmental and social performance.

  • We set goals for carbon reduction, waste management, and positive social impact.

  • We adjust our policies and practices based on audits, feedback, and global best practices.

4. Key Actions and Programs

🌊 Coral Reef Restoration

  • In collaboration with private and public institutions, we maintain nurseries and transplant coral fragments using eco-friendly techniques.

🧼 Marine Debris and Waste Reduction

  • We organize reef and beach cleanups with volunteers and clients.

  • We reduce single-use plastics across operations.

🐠 Lionfish control

  • We control this invasive species by promoting its consumption as a food source for island communities.

👨‍🦽 Adaptive dive for people with disabilities.

  • Our flagship social program offers adaptive diving experiences and certifications to over 330 individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities to date.

🧠 Mindful Diving and Ecotourism Experiences

  • We design experiences that connect emotional well-being with reef protection, including Mindful Diving sessions.

💼 Local Partnerships

  • We work with local dive shops, hotels, and artisanal suppliers to boost the circular economy and distribute benefits locally.

5. Compliance and Legal Framework

This policy is aligned with:

  • Decree 646 of 2021 – Colombia’s Sustainable Tourism Policy

  • Law 99 of 1993 – General Environmental Law of Colombia

  • UN Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs 13, 14, and 15

  • GSTC Criteria – Global Sustainable Tourism Council Standards

6. Monitoring and Transparency

We commit to:

  • Publishing an annual sustainability report with key metrics and progress.

  • Welcoming audits and suggestions from clients, stakeholders, and authorities.

  • Maintaining internal committees to oversee environmental and social compliance.

7. Contact and Feedback

We believe sustainability is a shared journey. To learn more or share suggestions, contact us at:

📩 Email: info@divingplanet.org
📞 Phone: +57 320 2301515