Green key
The total of tourism activities in the world represents a major impact on the environment. The Green Key® was created to raise the awareness of owners and managers of tourism and leisure establishments on the necessity and possibilities of running a responsible business.
Getting awarded with The Green Key means that an establishment has fulfilled a list of requirements. These requirements are contained in mandatory and guideline criteria. Besides environmental demands the criteria include demands on:
- training staff
- monitoring energy use
- washing and cleaning
- food and beverages
- indoor environment
- parks and parking areas
- education
- transportation
- etc.