Our Verification Process

How we ensure every listing on Yovu meets rigorous sustainability standards.

Rigorous Standards

Our comprehensive framework evaluates listings across these key dimensions:

We assess carbon footprint, waste management, and resource conservation practices.

We evaluate fair employment, community engagement, and cultural preservation efforts.

We review water usage reduction, recycling systems, and pollution prevention measures.

We examine renewable energy usage, energy-saving technologies, and carbon offset programs.

We assess plastic elimination, composting programs, and recycling initiatives.

We verify recognized eco-certifications and sustainability credentials.

We review applications from accommodations, tour operators, and transport providers against our baseline criteria.

Our sustainability experts analyze provided certifications, policies, and evidence of sustainable practices.

We conduct thorough inspections to verify claims and assess additional sustainability measures.

We gather input from local communities and previous guests to validate sustainability claims.

We continuously review performance through regular check-ins and guest feedback to ensure standards are maintained.