Control Union – Certification

EarthCheck

EarthCheck is the world’s leading science-backed tourism certification for sustainable destinations and tourism organisations. It provides a framework for businesses to measure and manage their environmental and social impact. Control Union conducts the independent, third-party audits required for organisations to achieve EarthCheck certification and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.

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    About EarthCheck

    With growing pressure from international regulations and consumer awareness, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable tourism is essential. EarthCheck provides a credible, science-backed framework for responsible tourism, built on over thirty years of experience. The program supports o.a.hotels, destinations, and tour operators (in total 35 tourism sectors) in improving their sustainability performance. An independent audit by Control Union provides the confirmation needed to achieve certification, formally demonstrating compliance and enhancing credibility in the market.

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    Why choose Control Union as your certification partner?

    • Global and local customer-focused employees with broad knowledge and years of (practical) experience. We guide you through the changing world of certifications.

    • We conduct audits and certifications with a human touch. We enjoy contributing ideas on how to take your company to the next level and communicate clearly about the certification process.

    • Control Union understands the importance of acting quickly, which is why our auditors will visit you for the audit as soon as possible after your request, always in consultation with you, of course.

    Features of EarthCheck

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    A benchmark for global sustainable tourism

    Gain recognition with the world’s leading standard for tourism organisations and destinations, demonstrating a global commitment.

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    Science-backed framework

    The program is built on over thirty years of experience, using a scientific approach to deliver credible sustainability outcomes.

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    Independent auditing

    Control Union provides impartial, third-party audits, ensuring the integrity and credibility of the EarthCheck certification.

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    Demonstrate regulatory compliance

    Certification formally demonstrates adherence to increasing international laws and regulations for sustainable operations.

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    Leading sustainability certification

    Covers key criteria including environmental impact, social policy, and supply chain management for a holistic assessment.

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    The travel industry is under a sustainability magnifying glass. Through certification, you are transparent about your efforts to operate as sustainably as possible. In a world full of promises, certification is the benchmark for whether those promises are truly being fulfilled.
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    This is how certification with Control Union works

    In outline, we go through these 6 steps. We’ll tell you all about it at the start of the project.

    Applying for certification

    Apply by using the contact details at the bottom of this page

    Determining scope of certification

    Together, we discuss the details and scope of your application. Which processes, products and/or locations would you like to have certified?

    Quotation & contract

    After establishing exact scopes and auditing times, you’ll receive our quote.

    After agreement, you may start the preparation phase.

    Audit planning, preparation, execution and reporting

    You will be assigned one of our qualified and independent auditors. We’ll reach out to you to check if you’re ready for the initial audit. If needed, we’ll provide additional information to help to prepare.

    Good to go? The initial audit is planned, carried out and reported.

    Review

    During the audit, we will assess if you meet the requirements. After that, we will confirm if you’ve fully complied, if there are things to improve, or if there are any non-conformities.

    Together, we will discuss our findings, plan of action and planning in case of non-conformities. In case your chosen program includes a logo, we will discuss this too.

    Receiving your certificate

    If all non-conformities are resolved and everything has been assessed positively, the certification decision follows.

    Depending on the type of certification:
    • you are allowed to trade using the certificate
    • you are executing the process according to the guidelines
    • you are allowed to name the certificate on your website
    Some certificates allow you to use the certificate’s logo. We will provide you with guidelines for this.

    The certification process does not end here, annual audits ensure consistent quality!

    Global coverage, local knowledge

    Control Union provides peace of mind in supply chains worldwide. Thanks to our up-to-date knowledge and experience, we cover all aspects of the supply and value chain in various industries. We think along, communicate clearly and offer concrete solutions. As a ‘one-stop shop’ for international and local certificates, we make certification more efficient. Want to know more about our independent, accredited audits and certifications? Whether you are certifying for the first time or have been around for years, we help!

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    Independent tailor-made services

    What makes you unique, we make demonstrable

    Does your organisation have specific certification or audit requirements that are not covered by the certification programmes? For example developing a new standard? Control Union also provides independent customised services.

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