Accreditation & Certification Programs
Accreditation programs involve a set of standards established by, and for, the tourism industry. They provide businesses with a benchmark to become recognised as providers of consistently high quality, environmentally sustainable products and services. Accreditation programs can enhance the status and recognition of your business by providing marketing advantages through expanded advertising opportunities such as websites, newsletters, logos, case studies and ‘green’ touring routes.
Businesses and business practices are independently assessed to ensure they meet the required standards. In this way, accreditation provides visitors and the industry with an assurance that the business they are dealing with is:
- committed to quality environmentally sustainable practices,
- committed to professional standards, and
- dedicated to continuous improvement.
Green Globe
Green Globe is a global benchmarking and certification system assisting the international travel and tourism industry to attain sustainability. Green Globe promotes responsible tourism through the management of environmental impacts around climate change, water and waste management.
The Green Globe Company Standard is designed for organisations within the travel and tourism industry and sets out the criteria to attain Certification. It provides an environmental management framework for organisations to achieve sustainability.
For more information go to the Green Globe website or contact EC3 Gobal on 07 3238 1900.
EcoCertification
The Eco Certification Program identifies genuine ecotourism and nature tourism operators across Australia and provides industry, protected area managers, local communities and travellers with an assurance that a certified product is backed by a commitment to best practice ecological sustainability, natural area management and the provision of quality ecotourism experiences.
For more information go to the Eco Certification Program website or contact EcoTourism Australia on (07) 3229 5550.
ISO14001
ISO 14001 is an international accreditation for , which assist in managing the impacts of an organisation's activities on the environment. An Environmental Management System provides a structured approach to planning and implementing environment protection measures, and usually includes monitoring environmental performance and integrating environmental management into a company's daily operations, long term planning and other quality management systems.
For more information go to the Environment Management Systems website.
Australian Tourism Accreditation Program (ATAP)
Whilst not primarily an “environmental” accreditation program, BBTAP offers useful tips and information on wholistic business development including environmental and cultural sustainable practices.
For more information go to the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program website.