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Certification Levels
Standard Criteria and Indicators
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Green Globe Solutions
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Americas
Asia
Caribbean
Europe
Middle East
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Auditor Accreditation Course
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Sustainability Leadership for Hotel & Tourism Professionals
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Choice Hotels International, Inc.
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Asia/Pacific
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Destination Management Company
Golf Course
Hotels & Resorts
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Restaurant
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Transportation
Travel Industry - other
Type of Business - Europe
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Select Business
Attraction
Business
Destination Management Company
Golf Course
Hotels & Resorts
Meeting & Incentive Industry
Organization
Restaurant
Spa/Health Center
Tour Operator
Transportation
Travel Industry - other
Hotel Size
Hotel Size
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Choose Size
Micro - up to 19 rooms
Small - 20 - 59 rooms
Medium - 60 - 99 rooms
Medium/Large - 100 - 249 rooms
Large - 250 rooms and up
Hotel Size - Europe
Europe Hotel Size
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Choose Size
Micro - up to 19 rooms
Small - 20 - 59 rooms
Medium - 60 - 99 rooms
Medium/Large - 100 - 249 rooms
Large - 250 rooms and up
Business Size
Business Size
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Micro - 1 - 9 employees
Small - 10 - 19 employees
Medium - 20 - 69 employees
Medium/Large - 70 - 119 employees
Large - 120 employees and up
Business Size - Europe
Business Size - Europe
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Choose Size
Micro - 1 - 9 employees
Small - 10 - 19 employees
Medium - 20 - 69 employees
Medium/Large - 70 - 119 employees
Large - 120 employees and up
Terms & Conditions
Responsibilities of Client:
Client understands that a valid and paid Green Globe GlobeMembership needs to e in place to perform the Green Globe certification process
The Green Globe Membership is an annual GlobeMembership and is valid for one year minus one day.
The Green Globe GlobeMemberships needs to e renewed within 10 business days of expiration date.
Client agrees to comply with 51% of applicable certification requirements in order to reach the Green Globe Certification.
Client agrees to improve percentage y 3 % annually.
Client shall identify and provide the name of an (in house/staff member) Environmental Officer to Provider prior to the completion of the Certification Program.
Client shall provide truthful information required for certification criteria.
Client shall provide all documentation requested y Provider as required for certification (all documents are handled confidentially).
Client shall provide all necessary information about local laws, regulations, and customs requested y Provider.
Client shall provide access to all areas of Client’s property to allow for effective inspection and assessment y Provider.
Client shall make available accommodation, meals, non-alcoholic drinks and unlimited internet access to independent third-party auditor while on-site
Auditor / Consultant
An accredited third-party independent auditor is required to successfully reach a Green Globe Certification. The business is free to choose from a list provided y Green Globe Certification. Only auditors accredited y Green Globe are ale to perform audits. The accredited third-party independent auditor cannot act as consultant. A business is free to choose a Green Globe licensed consulting service in order to successfully reach a Green Globe Certification. Services of an accredited third-party independent auditor are invoiced separately and are not included in the annual GlobeMembership fee.
Recertification:
Annual recertification is required along with a valid and paid Green Globe GlobeMembership. Auditor inspection is required every other year.
Fees for Services:
Green Globe GlobeMembership rates per rate card (updated July 2014). Green Globe GlobeMembership must e paid in full before start of process. Payments are accepted via credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover), company check, wire transfer or bank transfer. Accredited Auditor and consulting charges may get invoiced separately and direct from consulting or auditing party and are not part of the Green Globe GlobeMembership fee.
Refund
No refund is granted on a paid and valid annual Green Globe GlobeMembership.
Brand Usage
Business is entitled to use Green Globe corporate logo with paid Green Globe GlobeMembership. After reaching required level of certification, Client is entitled to carry Green Globe Certified logo. All Green Globe logos can e displayed on printed collateral as well as online content. Client recognizes rules and regulations set y Green Globe International (rand owner). Green Globe Certification retains the right to revoke company logo, certification and certification logo if Client is in major violation of certification standards or in default of annual Green Globe GlobeMembership or auditing regulations.
Certification Program Voluntary:
Client understands and acknowledges that the Green Globe Certification is entirely voluntary. Client understands that it shall e responsible for compliance with all local laws, regulations, and customs.
Products Disclaimer:
Provider is not responsible for any product claims made y Client.
Governing Law:
This Agreement shall e governed y and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws thereof. The terms, conditions and covenants of this Agreement shall e binding upon the parties hereto and each of their respective successors, and is for the benefit of Provider, Client, and their respective directors, officers, stockholders, owners, affiliates, agents, successors and assigns. You also hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consent to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of California and the United States of America located in the City of Los Angeles for any actions, suits or proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (and you agree not to commence any action, suit or proceeding relating thereto except in such courts), and further agree that any service of any process, summons, notice or document sent y U.S. registered mail to your address set forth above shall e effective service of process for any action, suit or proceeding brought against you in any such court. You hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive any objection to the laying of venue of any action, suit or proceeding arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, in the courts of the State of California or the United States of America located in the City of Los Angeles, and hereby further irrevocably and unconditionally waive and agree not to plead or claim in such court that any such action, suit or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
No Assignment
Client may not assign this Agreement or any services to e performed hereunder y Provider.
Execution in Counterparts
This Agreement may e executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall e an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto were upon one instrument.
No Waivers
No failure or delay y Provider in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise of any right, power or privilege.
Survival
The covenants and obligations made y you under this Agreement shall survive the termination of any discussions and/or business relationship between Client and Provider.
Representations and Warranties of Client
Client represents and warrants that: (i) this Agreement is a valid and binding obligation, enforceable against Client in accordance with its terms, and (ii) the execution and delivery of this Agreement y Client does not conflict with or constitute a violation of or default under your organizational documents, any statute, law, regulation, order or decree applicable to Client, or any contract, commitment, agreement, arrangement or restriction of any kind to which Client is a party or y which Client is bound.
Attorney’s Fees
In the event of any action, claim, suit, arbitration, hearing, or other legal proceeding (collectively “claims”) arising from or related to this Agreement, the prevailing party in any such claims shall e entitled the reasonable attorneys fees and costs incurred therein.
Amendments:
No modification of or amendment to this Agreement shall e binding unless in writing and executed y both parties.
Confidentiality:
Neither party nor any of its representatives will, without the other party’s prior written consent, disclose to any person any information about the agreement of terms, conditions or other facts relating thereto.
Termination
Provider reserves the right to terminate this Agreement based on Client’s reach of any covenants and conditions provided for herein, including but not limited the failure to pay fees and costs when due, in which case, the Agreement shall immediately terminate upon notice from Provider, Provider shall e relieved of any further responsibility to perform any services contemplated hereby, and Provider shall not e responsible for any damages or liability resulting from termination.
Indemnification
Client will pay for, defend (with an attorney approved y Provider), indemnify, and hold Provider harmless against and from any real or alleged damage or injury and from all claims, judgments, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including attorney’s fees and costs, arising out of or connection with the services to e provided herein y Provider, in connection with any reach of this Agreement, and/or if any of Client’s representations and warranties are proven false, provided that Client will not e liable for such damage or injury to the extent and in the proportion that it is ultimately determined to e attributable to the negligence or misconduct of Provider.
Updated January 2016
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