
Green Hospitality Awards
2023 NEWS: Our new Platinum Award Standard has been formally Recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
Our internationally recognised Third-Party Environmental & Sustainability Certification Programme. It is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), is based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the EU Ecolabel Criteria, supports the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (SHA) Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality and provides world class benchmark tools based on the SHA Hotel Carbon, Water & Waste Measurement Methodologies
Hospitality businesses that wish to be recognised for their environmental and sustainability actions, who are required by clients to demonstrate these actions and who wish to gain competitive advantage by promoting these credentials, will aim to achieve certification
Cost saving accompanies environmental programme implementation.
GHP Brochure and Application Form
GHP Brochure and Application Form
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GHP Certification Criteria
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Our Certification Programme is designed as a Step-by-Step approach allowing businesses implement the required criteria at their own pace. The Eco-Label Award is the first step and focuses on implementing a strong foundation – an environmental management system. The Silver and Gold Awards build on the Eco-Label criteria and the Platinum Award emphasises key sustainability pillars with additional best practice environmental activities.

Benefits for your business
- 3rd party environmental and sustainability certification
- Offers a GSTC Recognised Sustainability Certification Award
- Booking Engine Green Listings
- Convention Bureaux Green Listings
- Access to World Class GHP Tools, Templates, Checklists, etc.
- Best Practice Advice delivering cost savings
- Online Green Folder to permanently store your documents
- Online Certification Training accessible 24/7
- Benchmarking & KPI’s – use of our World Class Benchmarking Tool
- Use of GHP Logos and Certificate allowing for national/international promotion
- Free Entry to GreenTravel.ie – the GHP online travel & tourism website
- Access to the GHP Resource Database and regular information updates
- Discounted or Free access to GHP training, workshops, conferences, etc.
- Carbon Footprinting using International Methodologies - additional cost
NEXT STEPS
All new members commence their initial year on our GREENSave Initial Membership Package. This includes the first year’s membership fee, programme onboarding, online support, key tools and templates, initial desk audit and can include additional support.
We also offer extra services to fast track you towards Certification, Benchmarking and Resource Efficiency through our Green Trading Company GREENStart packages – we are happy to discuss your specific needs directly.