The Green Key Award is the leading standard for excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. This prestigious certification represents a commitment by businesses that their tourism sites will adhere to the strict criteria set by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). A Green Key signifies the site's promise to its guests that once they have chosen to stay with it, they are helping to make a difference at an environmental and sustainability level. The high environmental standards expected of these businesses are maintained through rigorous documentation and frequent inspections.
Policy Description
The Green Key is the first international environmental certification for tourist accommodation (hotels, campsites) and a voluntary label based on strict criteria:
The criteria have been established at international level and are common to all countries. They are revised annually to meet the environmental requirements of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). This reassessment is carried out in cooperation with all national eco-label coordinators.
