Sustainable tourism & hospitality certifications
Sustainability isn’t a trend, it’s the choice of global players
The tourism and hospitality sector faces challenges related to sustainable tourism as consumer demand for responsible travel increases. Organisations must navigate complex sustainability schemes while addressing tourism’s environmental protection requirements to build back better after the pandemic and demonstrate a credible commitment to environmental and social standards.
Control Union provides third-party certifications under recognised programmes, offering a clear sustainable tourism strategy for organisations to assess and monitor their environmental and social impacts. Our expertise in international schemes and European regulations, combined with practical execution, guides clients through the complex certification landscape with integrity and transparency.
Certified, credible, compliant and green
Control Union is the expert partner for sustainable tourism certification programs.
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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Green Choice
Green Choice is a sustainable tourism standard developed by Control Union. It is designed for smaller, low-budget organisations in the tourism sector. This certification supports hospitality sustainability by making quality demonstrable through independent assessment.
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GSTC – Global Sustainable Tourism Council
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification provides a globally recognised framework for tourism businesses aiming to achieve the highest social and environmental standards. It is designed for hotels, tour operators, and destinations seeking to verify their sustainable practices. Control Union offers certification services to guide organisations through this process, enabling them to demonstrate their commitment to responsible tourism.
More infoFive reasons to pursue sustainable tourism certification
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Enhanced market position through demonstrated commitment to sustainability standards
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Clear framework for sustainable hotel certification and operational improvements
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Credible third-party sustainable tourism accreditation that builds stakeholder trust
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Access to a wide array of internationally recognised programmes
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Structured approach to sustainable hospitality practices that delivers measurable results
Why choose Control Union as your certification partner?
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Global and local customer-focused employees with broad knowledge and years of (practical) experience. We guide you through the changing world of certifications.
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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.
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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.
Ready to certify? Get in contact
Contact us for a free exploration of options and feasibility of certifications. Already know which program you want to start with? Please click on that specific program earlier on this page.
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