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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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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

 

 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)

Scroll through Global regions to discover 600+ members in over 80+ countries