Green Tourism certification
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What is Green Tourism certification?
Green Tourism certification evidences your commitment to sustainability. No more scrabbling for the right words in tender docs. Leisure guests and corporate bookers will instantly recognise the high standard you’ve set for the business.
From improving biodiversity, eliminating single-use items and supporting your local community, to embracing the circular economy, embedding Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) solutions and implementing measures to reduce your carbon footprint – you’ll have a simple way to quantify what you’re doing. Apart from it simply being the right thing to do, there’s competitive advantage in showing you’re taking sustainability seriously.
Where commitment meets action
With Green Tourism certification, you can prove that your commitment to sustainability translates into action. Every assessment is verified by Green Tourism’s expert assessors, giving reassurance that you are genuinely invested in sustainable operations and practices. That’s why it’s the benchmark everyone trusts and we can also offer a version of the Green Tourism criteria for Hotels and Other Accommodation that is recognised by GSTC.
Why you need Green Tourism certification
- Third-party verification and evidence that you uphold globally recognised sustainability standards
- Clear guidance and practical actions for continual improvement that are tailored to your business
- An enhanced reputation that gives you a marketing advantage and helps you become a megaphone for change
- That core deep knowledge that you’re taking action and making a difference
Who is it for?
From large hotel groups to small independent operators – our certification is relevant to the whole tourism and hospitality sector – and is applicable to all types of businesses including:
- Accommodation providers
- Attractions and experiences
- Restaurants, pubs, cafes and caterers
- Conference, meetings and event venues
- Tours and transport operators
- Retail
- Corporate offices
Green Tourism criteria
Under each of our 15 Sustainability Goals we have identified relevant criteria and actions that are appropriate to your business.
You need to provide evidence of actions taken to achieve either a Gold (80%+), Silver (65%+), or Bronze (40%+).
The assessment process
Fill in the application form with your business and contact details and your membership fees. Annual fees are payable to maintain your Green Tourism certification.
Assign a key contact who can set up other users (max. 20) if required e.g. per department / members of green team. All users will have access to the GreenCheck™ portal.
Review the 15 Sustainability Goals in whichever order you want, check out the criteria for each of the goals and associated actions.
Select the actions that you have put in place and provide an explanation in the text box, this might include links to relevant pages on your website, or description of actions taken. Where appropriate upload evidence such as policy documents, receipts, supplier information, photos etc.
If you are planning an action or improvements add them to your Action Plan, include notes and if appropriate share with colleagues. Update as actions are completed, provide explanation and upload any supporting evidence.
When you are ready to be assessed click SUBMIT and our assessment team will be notified and your dashboard will be locked until all your evidence has been reviewed and verified. Your assessor will be in contact to discuss your assessment and may request additional information if necessary.
When the assessment is complete you will receive conformation of your certification and the award level you have achieved. Your assessment report which will include your scores in each of the goals and recommendations for further actions / improvements.
You will need to be reassessed at least once every three years to maintain your certification and we will contact you well in advance.
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Simply fill in the form and one of our team will get back to you within two working days. Alternatively, email [email protected] or call us on 01738 632162 and we will be delighted to help.
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