Green Key is an international eco-label for tourism
facilities. Since 1994, Green Key has been a leading standard of excellence in
environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism
industry. The Green Key programme is run by the Foundation for Environmental
Education.
Green Key provides a well-proven framework for an
establishment to work with its environmental management on sustainability
issues, including awareness raising. The high environmental standards expected
of these establishments are maintained through rigorous documentation and
frequent onsite audits.
Green Key is eligible for hostels, hotels, small accommodations,
campsites, holiday parks, conference centres, restaurants and attractions.
After achieving the prestigious international award, the establishment can use
it in its PR and marketing. For guests, a Green Key shows that the
establishment is committed to reducing the environmental impact of their stay.
The Green Key programme is linked to the Sustainable
Development Goals 2015-2030 addressed by the United Nations.
Download the Green Key Brochure.
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Green Key is available for hotels and hostels, small accommodations, campsites and holiday parks, conference centres and restaurants.
Application Process
Step 1. Complete the
appropriate application form to your category of business and submit to the
National Operator- lara.walsh@keepnorthernirelandbeautiful.org
Step 2. Receive on-site
audits: will conduct a visual inspection and write up a summary report
Step 3. Decision on awards will be made by the Green Key National Jury
As the National Operators for
Green Key, KNIB will be conducting the on-site audits of establishments as
second party auditors and a National Jury will be used for awarding the Green
Key once audits have taken place.
For more information, please contact Lara Walsh, lara.walsh@keepnorthernirelandbeautiful.org.