MURRIETA, CALIF.—Green Globe International Inc., the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, announced that Green Globe Certification, the worldwide sustainability certification for tourism businesses, has updated its certification requirements for participating businesses.
The requirements were updated to keep pace with the newest scientific data and developments in sustainability. As a result of the latest updates, there are now a total of 248 certification requirements. For each client, a selection of requirements is applied to the certification process to take into consideration factors such as the type of business, geographical location and additional unique aspects of the business and its local area.
The updates were implemented in certification for businesses including restaurants and hotels and resorts and in areas such as purchasing, emissions and energy. Registration for the Green Globe Index tool, which allows clients to calculate their CO2e footprint, the financial cost of that CO2e, and to track their performance of energy and water consumption and non-recyclable waste production, has been included in the requirements.
Standards for Green Globe Certification are reviewed on a regular basis throughout the year and updated to maintain compliance with the most stringent international criteria. Businesses that have previously certified by Green Globe Certification will receive the latest updates with their next recertification.
“We are pleased to announce the rollout of the latest version of Green Globe Certification requirements,” said Guido Bauer, CEO of Green Globe Certification. “These new requirements maintain the high standards that the world has come to expect of Green Globe Certification, while continuing to meet the individual needs of our clients as they verify their sustainability credentials through our program. Green Globe Certification will continue to update and improve its program to keep pace with the latest in sustainability research, while we deliver a user-friendly system which allows a broad cross section of businesses to participate.”
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