Green Key Global is an international eco-label which certifies hotels and venues operating in 20 countries. The industry-run group is based in Ottawa and has over 1,800 participating facilities.[1]
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| Founded | 1994 |
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| Headquarters | Ottawa, Canada |
Areas served | 20 countries |
| Website | www |
History
editSince April 2024, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) jointly operate the label Green Key Global, making the label available in the United States.[2] The following year, an entry-level program was introduced, Green Key Ready.[3]
Description
editThe organization collaborates with other labels in the hospitality sector environmental stewardship, including EcoStay Certified and Greenview. The partnership enables property owners and managers to fund important conservation projects, measure their progress, and be a part of a shared environmental legacy. Through its partnership with Greenview, EcoStay Certified offers a portal system for member hotels to track, measure, and improve their sustainability and social responsibility performance.[4]
The system is based on self-reporting, with facilities receiving a certification of one to five keys.[5]
References
edit- ↑ Firshein, Sarah (21 July 2017). "Any hotel can call itself "green" — we investigated exactly what that means". Mic. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ↑ Mateer, Noelle (4 April 2024). "Green Key Global sustainability certification now live for US hotels". www.hoteldive.com. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Green Key Global Announces Launch Of Green Key Ready". LODGING Magazine. 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Green Key Global, EcoStay Certified and Greenview Announce Partnership To Advance Green Tourism" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-08-09.
- ↑ Douloff, Don (23 September 2009). "Fairmont Joins Green Key Eco-Rating Program in U.S." Meetings Canada. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
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