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Below you will find our
list of the most highly regarded hotel
certification programs around the world. Please note that these
programs are all independently audited, and they may not share
the same standards across the board:
Green Hotel certification Programs:
Green Globe
Certification & The Green Hotel Certification Program:
The
Green Globe Certifications program
established by Green Globe International, Inc. The program
identifies compliance internationally accepted green,
sustainability standards for tourism properties and businesses.
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Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program:
Created by the
U.S. Green Building Council
to certify that buildings meet with standards of energy
efficiency, conservation, and sensitivity to locale.
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The Tourism
Sustainability Council (TSC):
The Partnership for the Tourism
Sustainability Council (TSC), a group developing
universal criteria for sustainable tourism.
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Florida Green
Lodge Program:
A
Florida Green Lodging Program designated
property is one that implements programs and practices aimed at
protecting and conserving Florida’s natural resources and the
environment, while educating their staff and guests about its
importance. There are over 419 designated properties in
Florida and in excess of 390 additional applications pending.
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Green Key
Eco-Rating Program:
The Hotel Association of Canada's (HAC)
Green Key Eco-Rating Program is a graduated rating system
designed to recognize hotels, motels, and resorts that are
committed to improving their fiscal and environmental
performance.
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The Green
Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) of the United Kingdom:
The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS)
accredits a range of different types of accommodation providers
on their efforts to reduce their environmental impact.
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The Audubon
Green Leaf Program:
TerraChoice Environmental Marketing and
Audubon International have partnered to present the
Audubon
Green LeafTM Program designed to offer great resources for the
hospitality industry.
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Energy Star:
An EPA program that rates energy
efficiency not just in light bulbs and refrigerators but in
hotels as well. More than 150 properties participate
in this program.
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