De Palm Corporation
Environmental & Social Sustainability Charter
At De Palm Corporation, we take pride in delivering a multitude of luxury transportation and entertainment services, including black cars, motor coaches, island sightseeing tours, catamaran excursions, off-road adventures, submarine explorations, and our premier attraction, De Palm Island. We recognize that these diverse offerings, if not managed sustainably, can have both environmental and social impacts.
To mitigate these impacts, we have committed ourselves to internationally recognized sustainability standards. We have maintained our EarthCheck Certification for five consecutive years and are proud to hold EarthCheck Gold Certification for the second consecutive year, with the aspiration of achieving the prestigious Platinum designation. Sustainability is an evolving endeavor, and we remain dedicated to adapting and improving our operations by implementing the most sustainable practices as they become available and feasible.
Additionally, we recently achieved our first Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, marking an important milestone in aligning our operations with the world’s leading benchmark for sustainable tourism.
Our Green Team, led by our Director of Sustainability and supported by key staff ensures that we maintain strict compliance with both EarthCheck and GSTC standards, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism.
We affirm our dedication to respecting all relevant laws and regulations, promoting local employment opportunities, and supporting fair-trade principles. Our commitment extends to educating our staff, fostering internal engagement, and transparently communicating our sustainability goals to all stakeholders while remaining receptive to feedback that can help us enhance our practices.
In 2023, we established The Giving Palm, our internal foundation and a symbol of our collective commitment to sustainability, philanthropy, and community support. Through this initiative, we provide assistance to local organizations and charities aligned with our Giving Priorities:
Our Children: Support for programs focused on school enhancement, student success, and assistance for children facing cognitive, physical, or socioeconomic challenges.
Our Animals: Support for animal welfare programs including rescue, adoption, foster care, veterinary care, habitat maintenance, and spaying/neutering campaigns.
Our Oceans: Sponsorship of initiatives that preserve marine life, protect coral reefs, and keep Aruba’s beaches and waters clean.
Our Culture: Promotion of programs celebrating all aspects of Aruban culture, including arts, language, traditions, and customs.
In 2024, we expanded our Giving Priorities to include:
Our Mental Health: Support for mental health initiatives through funding counseling services, awareness campaigns, and access to essential resources.
Our support may take the form of monetary donations, in-kind contributions, deployment of company resources, or volunteerism from our team members. While De Palm Corporation provides the primary funding, we also warmly invite our customers to contribute to The Giving Palm during their booking process, allowing them to join us in our mission.
We envision De Palm Corporation as a beacon of sustainable practices within our market segment in Aruba. For inquiries or additional information, please contact our Director of Sustainability, Miriam Stuurman v/d Plassche, at [email protected] or +297 597 3207.
In Sustainable Commitment,
Brian Stedeford
July 1, 2025
NOTE: This Charter is a public document and will undergo an annual review.