Building sustainable tourism

since 1994

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Green Key is the world’s leading sustainability program and certificate for tourism enterprises. There are already over 9000 Green Key certified sites in more than 100 countries around the world.

REAL BENEFITS

Green Key certification brings along with it a lot more than a sign by the entrance. We offer the participants personal support and advice during the whole application process, and up-to-date information to facilitate your continuous development.  Green Key sites become part of the international community that shares best practices, tips and experiences.

As a participant in the Green Key-program you get:

  • SUPPORT for choosing and carrying out effective environmental actions
  • ADVICE and TOOLS for communicating about sustainability to different target groups
  • FOLLOW-UP METHODS and REPORTS on your environmental work
  • INSPIRATION from the best practices of other Green Key sites
  • MARKETING BENEFITS: many travel sites give certified establishment more visibility
CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT

A Green Key certified establishment has been verified to be a forerunner of sustainability. The certificate is based on the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, and its requirements exceed the basic level set by laws and regulations. A certified establishment is committed to continuously increasing the positive social and economic impacts of its operations as well as minimising the environmental footprint.

Practical action is taken e.g. in the following fields:

  • CONSERVING ENERGY AND WATER
  • REDUCING, SORTING AND RECYCLING WASTE
  • Committing to ECO-LABELLED DETERGENTS, PRINTING PAPER AND SOFT TISSUE PAPER in daily use
  • Favouring SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED FOODSTUFFS and REDUCING FOOD WASTE
  • Increasing the SUSTAINABILITY KNOW-HOW among staff, guests and other stakeholders

Five types of establishment

137

Hotels & Hostels

20

Small accommodation sites

31

Camping sites & holiday villages

14

Cafés & restaurants

10

Attractions

“Our sustainability policy forced us to move from theory to action. We were looking for a suitable environmental program and found Green Key best suited for a company our size.”

Simple application process

“Green Key has provided a structure that is easy for us to follow. It has partly been the basis of our environmental management system. We are very happy that we chose Green Key. It supports our operations very well.”