Green Key is a leading international eco-label for tourism and hospitality facilities, providing a robust and esteemed award to businesses operating in an environmentally sustainable way. The Green Key program is run by the international non-profit organisation the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and managed in England by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. The program is endorsed by the World Tourism Organisation, UN Environment Programme and its criteria is recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The award sets the standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism sector and currently has over 3200 establishments awarded in 65 countries. At Green Key we aim to: * Increase the use of sustainable methods of operation and technology in the individual establishments, thereby reducing the overall use of resources. * Raise awareness and create behavioural changes of staff, guests and suppliers of individual establishments. * Increase the use of sustainable methods and raise awareness to create behavioural changes in the hospitality and tourism industry overall Green Key is eligible for hotels, hostels, small accommodations, campsites, holiday parks, conference centres, restaurants, and visitor attractions. What better way to demonstrate to your guests, employees and stakeholders that your establishment is committed to reducing the environment impact of its operations?
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Wonderful to see so many amazing green spaces recognised in the UK 💚🌳
After thousands of park users cast their votes, ten of the most impressive green spaces in the UK have been officially recognised at the Green Flag Award 2024 People’s Choice Awards. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dabaVVj6
Congratulations DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCeL on your latest eco-certification! 👏
🌎 Leading the way in Eco-Certification for the Hotel Sector: DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCeL As ESG factors become increasingly integral to investment lifecycle decisions, our clients are progressively turning to internationally recognised certifications that demonstrate credible engagement with Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) factors for the hotel sector. Therefore, it's great to see that the DoubleTree by Hilton London Excel is the first property managed by leading hotel management company, Axiom Hospitality, and supported by our team of hotel sector sustainability specialists, to achieve the highest rating across a trio of prestigious eco-accreditations: Green Tourism Green Key England Greengage | B Corp™ Our Chief Executive, Simon Catterick comments: “With the investment community and socially responsible hotel owners using ESG criteria to measure the sustainability and ethical impact of a business, it's great that DoubleTree by Hilton London Excel, can demonstrate authentic, independent 'green credentials' that are aligned with Hilton's proprietary ‘Travel With Purpose’ ESG policy. Working with our team of hospitality sector sustainability specialists our clients can earn prestigious internationally recognised certifications for their assets leaving them better positioned to navigate evolving market dynamics and meet the expectations of stakeholders. Read our case study here: https://lnkd.in/eEZjnRBf #hospitality #sustainabletourism #ecocertification #hotelnews Neil Shears Harry Chrispin Alasdair Rimmer Chiara Framassi David Edgar Erika Veneziano Jane Kendrick Simon Catterick Zuzana Bauerova Hamilton Pyramid Europe
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Booking.com is taking significant steps to support hotels in achieving third-party sustainability certifications. This move not only reinforces the importance of certification programmes like Green Key but also empowers travellers to make more environmentally responsible choices. 🏨 Curious about this exciting development? Read the full article to see how Booking.com is fostering a greener future for tourism: https://lnkd.in/dyaNjZCe 📢 Together, we can create a sustainable world – one hotel at a time! #GreenKey #Sustainability #TravelResponsibly #Booking
Even more photos of teams celebrating their first time Green Key certificates! Congratulations and welcome to Sunborn London, a stunning yacht hotel outside ExCeL London and near some of our other Green Key establishments including Aloft London Excel - a real network of sustainably operated hospitality businesses developing in this part of London 👏
We’re excited to announce we have achieved Green Key certification from @GreenKeyEngland for the efforts we are making to protect the environment! #GreenKey
We love seeing these photos of teams celebrating their Green Key certification 👏 A very warm welcome to six Imperial London Hotels to the Green Key network through so much hard work and dedication to sustainability, changing elements of your operations and work culture for the better. Well done to everyone involved!
We are thrilled to announce the Imperial London Family of Hotels, including Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, are now Green Key certified. This accreditation marks our commitment to sustainable tourism and environmental responsibility for people and the planet. A huge congratulations to our teams who worked hard to achieve this prestigious eco-label. It goes without saying that our Group Head of ESG, Buddhika, led the way to such a successful outcome! #greenkey #togetherforourplanet #sustainabletourism #sustainabletourismlondon #londonhotels #imperiallondonhotels @GreenKeyEngland
If you have between 5 and 6 minutes in your day and want to know more about the benefits of certification, check out this article below published by UKHospitality from Simon Catterick, CEO of mission : net zero - really insightful and concise piece outlining the main options for building and operational eco-certifications, which of course Green Key is one 👏
Simon Catterick, Founder and Chief Exec of UKHospitality Supplier Member mission : net zero, explains how eco-certification is helping the hospitality sector prioritise their ESG commitments. "As ESG considerations become increasingly integral to investment lifecycle decisions, we are seeing more and more hospitality clients turning to internationally recognised certification to demonstrate credible engagement with ESG factors" Head to our website to read Simon's opinion piece: https://lnkd.in/e97FTB-6 #ukhospitality #ecocertification #esg
Do you want to learn more about the HCMI tool? Join the webinar today at 13:30 UK time, link in the post below to register. See you then!
📢 You can still sign up for our free webinar to learn more about the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) and its open-source tool that enables you to calculate and monitor your environmental footprint. Join us tomorrow and let Claire Whitely, Sven Wiltink and Chiara Cottone navigate you through the HCMI carbon calculation tool and the process of collecting and utilising the carbon data of your hotel to the fullest. Event Details: • 23rd May 2023 (Thu) • 14:30 – 16:00 Central European Time • Zoom Check out our LinkedIn event page for the detailed agenda and to meet our speakers. Register by scanning the QR or use the link below: https://t.ly/tle2J
If you missed our 'Carbon de-jargoned' webinar last week you can still watch the recording. The information shared by Arete Zero Carbon was excellent at helping people understand firstly what is meant by carbon, how do we measure it, what are Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and the difference between net zero and carbon neutral. Highly relevant if these terms come up in your role. You can also download the webinar slides directly at: https://lnkd.in/gfDgtkCy https://lnkd.in/gWWXy2iD
There's still time to register for our free webinar this Thursday 25th April at 10 am. Join carbon experts Arete Zero Carbon to increase your knowledge and understanding - what do we mean by 'carbon', why is it important and what can we do about it? All the essentials for hotel managers, ESG, Green Team and sustainability leads, or if you're just interested! Register now at: https://lnkd.in/ggzkq8uY #GreenKey #carbon #webinar #sustainability
There is still time to register for ‘Carbon De-Jargoned', our free 45-minute webinar taking place at 10am, Thurs 25 April. This webinar is ideal for hotel managers wanting to get a better understanding of the fundamentals of carbon and sustainability. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ggzkq8uY