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Sustainable Management

In compliance with all relevant international or local legislation and regulations (including, among others, health, safety, labor, and environmental aspects).

Implemented appropriate long-term sustainability management system that considers environmental, socio-cultural, quality, health, and safety issues. (5 points)

Periodic training for all staff regarding their role in the management of environmental, sociocultural, health, and safety practices. (5 points)

Guest education on sustainability & comment cards (2 points)

Guest education about the natural surroundings & “leave no trace” techniques, local culture, and cultural heritage is provided to customers, as well as explaining appropriate behavior while visiting natural areas, living cultures, and cultural heritage sites. (2 points)

Customer satisfaction is measured and corrective action taken where appropriate

Promotional materials are accurate and complete and do not promise more than can be delivered by the business.

Greenhouse gas emissions from all sources controlled by the business are measured, and procedures are implemented to reduce and offset them as a way to achieve climate neutrality. (5 points)

Company vehicles are hybrid-electric, biodiesel, E85 (Ethanol), electric or other nonpetroleum gasoline or diesel based vehicles (5 points)

Fixtures & Furnishings

Percentage containing no VOCs or toxic substances

Percentage of natural, rapidly renewable, reclaimed or high recycled content material

Percentage of regionally sourced materials

Textiles & bed linens of natural fibers, bio-based fibers or recycled content, non-toxic synthetic fibers

Waste Management

The purchase of disposable and consumable goods is measured, and the business actively seeks ways to reduce their use.

A solid waste management plan is implemented, with quantitative goals to minimize waste that is not reused or recycled.

Recycling or donation of all paper, plastics, metal, glass, electronics & equipment

Donation of excess food, toiletry items, linens, furniture, and/or other items are donated to local charities and shelters, or offered through Freecycling or other giveaways

Composting program 2 points

Fryer to Fuel program for cooking oil disposal 5 points

Plastic bags eliminated or use biodegradable 2 points

Food and trash securely stored in order to avoid accidentally feeding animals

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