Green Globe Certification - A World of Better Travel

The Global leader in Sustainable Tourism Certification

“Protecting the environment is both a moral obligation and a business imperative for travel and tourism, the world’s largest industry. It can effectively reach millions of customers with a coherent and compelling environmental message.”
— Rio Earth Summit 1992

And so, Green Globe was born over 30 years ago.

For three decades we have grown to become the world’s leading certification for sustainable operation and management of travel & tourism worldwide.

We certify hotels, resorts, conference centres and attractions, (amongst other industries), making them the most secure & sought after tourism businesses around the world.

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Our membership delivers certification and valuable services:

  • Access to the Green Globe Standard with 44 criteria and 385 indicators based on your business type

  • Log into your online Green Globe Solutions to manage your certification

  • Access to the Green Globe Academy for sustainability training

  • Access to Green Globe Accredited Consultants and Auditors in your local area

  • Access to Green Globe Marketing Services with one million global reach per month

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A World of Sustainable Solutions

Green Globe Standard For Sustainable Tourism

At Green Globe we know that to truly do good we must all do better. The Green Globe International Standard for sustainable tourism has been developed over decades of research and development. It is the original standard that all tourism eco-labels are based on.

So if you want to do the very best for the planet, you need to meet the very best standard there is for sustainable tourism.

Green Globe Solutions for Sustainable Management

Join our community of hundreds of professionals across the world using our proprietary Member Portal, Green Globe Solutions (GGS).

GGS is an easy to use on-line system delivering Green Globe’s internationally recognised standard for sustainable tourism, based on 44 globally accepted sustainability criteria across all departments and activities. GGS is free to all Green Globe Members.

Green Globe Business Certification

Today businesses across all industries require certification to provide independent assurance that their enterprises operate sustainably.

The Green Globe International Standard for Sustainability has been taken up by all types of businesses that support travel & tourism, including congress venues, meeting planners, as well as management companies and public relations firms.

Green Globe Academy Courses

Green Globe offers sustainability training with short online courses designed for students as well as professionals.

Our courses typically take 3-5 days to complete with a graduation certificate after successfully passing a final exam. Train on all aspects of Sustainability: Sustainable Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cultural Heritage and Environment. Upgrade your qualifications today.

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Our Members talk about the benefits of Green Globe

Playa Hotels & Resorts owns and operates leisure properties across Mexico and the Caribbean, including all-inclusive resorts from several prestigious brands.

Bryggen Guldsmeden was originally a shoe sole factory and is a great example of how this Green Globe certified hotel group live and work sustainability.

Pullman Paris Montparnasse underwent an extensive refurbishment and is equipped with new technologies and systems to deliver the optimum level of sustainability.

Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Golden Horn's Director of Operations, Serhan Coşkun has been on the front line of maintaining his hotel's sustainable practices.

 
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UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

The Green Globe Standard for Sustainable Travel & Tourism has over 100 indicators allowing certified businesses to demonstrate activities that meet the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

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Green Globe awarded Zannier Omaanda its inaugural certification this January marking a proud milestone in sustainable management and operations for the property. Nestled within the Zannier Reserve by N/a'an ku sê, Zannier Omaanda is a 15-room
Green Globe has awarded Raffles Europejski Warsaw, the first hotel in Poland, its inaugural certification. Robert Kmita, General Manager, shares his pride in this great achievement, “The Green Globe certification honours the everyday endeavou
Congratulations to Raffles The Palm Dubai who are honoured to have been awarded the Green Globe certification for the second consecutive year, recognising its exceptional sustainability initiatives. Read the latest news on travel and tourism sustai
Situated in a pristine lagoon in South Malé Atoll, with expansive white beaches and turquoise waters fringing their lush island, Ozen Reserve Bolifushi is a soulful private resort that extends a local Maldivian welcome. Recently recertified,
Green Globe is proud to announce that Constance Ephelia Seychelles, located on Mahé, the largest island in the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean off East Africa, has become the first hotel in the country, along with its sister propert
Congratulations to Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa on achieving Green Globe Certification. Nestled on the natural private island of Thilamaafushi in the Lhaviyani Atoll, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa is a serene sanctuary where
@constancehotels Moofushi Maldives in the South Ari Atoll has successfully earned the prestigious Green Globe Platinum certification, affirming the resort’s outstanding dedication to sustainable tourism, environmental conservation, and communit
Mount Cinnamon Grenada is one of the island’s best-kept gems. The authentic Caribbean boutique hotel with 36 hillside suites and villas above Grand Anse Beach, Grenada is known for its sustainability efforts through its Green Globe certificatio
@royaltonchicpuntacana , An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino - Adults Only, is proud to announce its recertification with Green Globe, an internationally recognized benchmark for sustainable tourism. First certified by Green G
@lehrieder_catering , a family-owned enterprise offering event catering with over (50) years experience, has recently achieved Green Globe re-certification as a Platinum Member. "Modern catering companies are the trendsetters in the food and ev
Congratulazioni to Hotel Il Pelicano on their recertification! "Last year, Pellicano Hotels partnered with Aermont Capital to fuel its growth, aiming to become Italy’s leading hospitality group. Key milestones include achieving Green Gl
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort recertification is testament to the team's ongoing commitment to sustainability. The Resorts Cluster Sustainability Manager Samuel Dixon explains why - “We proudly announce our Green Globe recerti

 Our Members

Green Globe certifies standards for the following Industry categories:

Attraction ⎮ Business (Supply Chain)⎮Congress Centre, Meeting Venues ⎮ Cruise Ships (River & Ocean) ⎮ Golf Course ⎮ Hotel & Resort ⎮Organisation Restaurant ⎮ Spa, Health Centre ⎮ Transportation (Mass Transportation, Bus Company, Limousine Service, Car Rental) ⎮ Travel Industry (Tour Operators, Destination Management Company, Meeting & Incentive Industry)

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