Greenkey Global
Established in 1994, Green Key Global is an environmental Sustainability Certification body recognized by GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) and aligned with all seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Green Key offers affordable standardized programs and resources designed specifically for the hotel industry. Education, marketing tools, vetted vendors, the ability to keep abreast of industry trends and statistics plus useful tools to help boost a property’s eco-rating are all part of the program offerings.
Green Key Global provides the third-party credible stamp of approval needed for members to be recognized as sustainable by the industry, local community OTAs, BTAs, government and corporate companies recommending sustainable properties on their accommodation and meeting space platforms.
The partnership will enable BWHSM hoteliers to take their sustainability efforts to new heights and implement a standardized sustainability program that supports sustainable initiatives across a property to increase occupancy, save money and reduce their carbon footprint.
The Green Key Global Process
The hotelier begins the certification process by registering at www.greenkeyglobal.com and completing a detailed online assessment covering the areas of Environment, Society, and Economy across the major performance areas of the property, followed by a rigorous audit.
Once the audit has been completed, the member receives their official Green Key Global eco-rating and sustainability certificate valid for three years.
The Members Area dashboard on the Green Key Global website allows members to update their assessments with new initiatives, adjust their profile, and access useful policy samples, templates, useable departmental checklists, marketing tools, and more.