This document discusses certification and ecolabelling for hotels. It provides information on several certification programs including the EU Flower, Nordic Swan, Green Globe, and EKO HOTEL. The key points are that certification ensures hotels meet environmental standards, benchmarks are established for areas like energy and water use, and benefits include improved corporate image, access to new markets and customers, and reduced operating costs.
Eco-Labeling in Green Product Marketing – Who Do You Trust?Sustainable Brands
When it comes to eco-labels and certifications, the name of the game is trust. Who can consumers trust in their search for credible, clear information – not for profits? Government? Retailers? Even for-profits? Join a lively debate and learn about the latest newcomers to the field of eco-labeling and certification — and decide for yourself. Note: This session is sponsored by Underwriter’s Lab in partnership with the EPA ENERGY STAR program.
The document discusses various types of eco labels that certify products as environmentally sustainable. It provides details on several certification programs, including the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Rainforest Alliance, and Carbon Neutral certification. The objectives of eco labels are to encourage green innovation, build consumer awareness of environmental issues, and allow consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
The roots of ecolabelling are found in the growing global concern for environmental protection on the part of governments, businesses and the public. As businesses have come to recognize that environmental concerns may be translated into a market advantage for certain products and services, various environmental declarations, claims and labels have emerged, such as natural, recyclable, eco-friendly, low energy, recycled content, etc.
Governmental, industry, NGO, investor and consumer efforts and awareness will serve as 5 key driving forces of sustainability in the months and years ahead.
This document defines ecolabels and outlines their benefits. Ecolabels are labeling systems that identify products and services with reduced environmental impact. They consider a product's entire lifecycle from raw materials to disposal. Ecolabels help consumers easily identify environmentally-friendly options at the time of purchase. The document discusses the stages examined in ecolabel certification, examples of government and non-government ecolabel programs, and the Global Ecolabelling Network that promotes sustainable standards.
The document discusses eco-labels for textile products. It explains that eco-labels provide information to consumers about a product's environmental friendliness and certify that it was manufactured using sustainable processes and materials. It then outlines several eco-label schemes and the criteria they use to evaluate textiles, such as restricting harmful chemicals and assessing environmental impacts throughout a product's lifecycle.
The document discusses the need for eco-labels in the textile industry. It notes that consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impacts of manufacturing and demand products certified as eco-friendly. Eco-labels help identify products made from environmentally safe materials without harmful chemicals. The document outlines several eco-label schemes and criteria around the world for textile certification.
The document discusses eco-labeling and energy labeling. It provides examples of eco-labeling schemes in the EU, Hong Kong, and United States. The EU eco-label aims to identify products that are less harmful to the environment than alternatives through a life cycle assessment approach. National eco-labeling programs also seek to encourage sustainable consumption and recognize companies reducing environmental impacts. Energy labels are required by the EU on household appliances to provide consumers energy performance information to guide purchase decisions.
Presentation at Environment Management and Policies
By Junior, Cristina and Omar.
How Ecolabelling play a roll for business and the general public understand.
Eco-Labeling in Green Product Marketing – Who Do You Trust?Sustainable Brands
When it comes to eco-labels and certifications, the name of the game is trust. Who can consumers trust in their search for credible, clear information – not for profits? Government? Retailers? Even for-profits? Join a lively debate and learn about the latest newcomers to the field of eco-labeling and certification — and decide for yourself. Note: This session is sponsored by Underwriter’s Lab in partnership with the EPA ENERGY STAR program.
The document discusses various types of eco labels that certify products as environmentally sustainable. It provides details on several certification programs, including the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Rainforest Alliance, and Carbon Neutral certification. The objectives of eco labels are to encourage green innovation, build consumer awareness of environmental issues, and allow consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
The roots of ecolabelling are found in the growing global concern for environmental protection on the part of governments, businesses and the public. As businesses have come to recognize that environmental concerns may be translated into a market advantage for certain products and services, various environmental declarations, claims and labels have emerged, such as natural, recyclable, eco-friendly, low energy, recycled content, etc.
Governmental, industry, NGO, investor and consumer efforts and awareness will serve as 5 key driving forces of sustainability in the months and years ahead.
This document defines ecolabels and outlines their benefits. Ecolabels are labeling systems that identify products and services with reduced environmental impact. They consider a product's entire lifecycle from raw materials to disposal. Ecolabels help consumers easily identify environmentally-friendly options at the time of purchase. The document discusses the stages examined in ecolabel certification, examples of government and non-government ecolabel programs, and the Global Ecolabelling Network that promotes sustainable standards.
The document discusses eco-labels for textile products. It explains that eco-labels provide information to consumers about a product's environmental friendliness and certify that it was manufactured using sustainable processes and materials. It then outlines several eco-label schemes and the criteria they use to evaluate textiles, such as restricting harmful chemicals and assessing environmental impacts throughout a product's lifecycle.
The document discusses the need for eco-labels in the textile industry. It notes that consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impacts of manufacturing and demand products certified as eco-friendly. Eco-labels help identify products made from environmentally safe materials without harmful chemicals. The document outlines several eco-label schemes and criteria around the world for textile certification.
The document discusses eco-labeling and energy labeling. It provides examples of eco-labeling schemes in the EU, Hong Kong, and United States. The EU eco-label aims to identify products that are less harmful to the environment than alternatives through a life cycle assessment approach. National eco-labeling programs also seek to encourage sustainable consumption and recognize companies reducing environmental impacts. Energy labels are required by the EU on household appliances to provide consumers energy performance information to guide purchase decisions.
Presentation at Environment Management and Policies
By Junior, Cristina and Omar.
How Ecolabelling play a roll for business and the general public understand.
This document discusses various eco-labelling schemes for fisheries and seafood products. It outlines several international eco-labelling programs like Friend of the Sea, Marine Stewardship Council, and Marine Aquarium Council certification. It also discusses the criteria and standards of these different labels, as well as examples of Indian companies that are eco-label certified. Overall, the document analyzes eco-labelling as a market-based tool to promote sustainable fisheries management and provide economic incentives for environmental stewardship.
The document outlines the principles of product stewardship developed by the Product Stewardship Institute to guide state and local agencies. The principles state that manufacturers should be responsible for reducing a product's entire lifecycle impacts through design and end-of-life management. Manufacturers should internalize all product costs so they have incentives to design more sustainable products. Policies should also incentivize collection and recycling systems. Responsible parties should have flexibility in how they address impacts, with performance measured by achieving goals. Industry, government, and consumers all have roles to play under these principles.
This document provides an overview of product stewardship and the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) in Australia. It discusses how the NTCRS works based on legislation, with manufacturers and importers responsible for meeting recycling targets. While the NTCRS has been successful with over 100% of products recycled, there is still room for improvement such as increasing consumer awareness and capturing exported products. The document recommends expanding the scheme by establishing clear roles, improving education, and expanding the list of covered products.
Our Senior Consultant Darina Eades has developed An Introduction to Sustainable Procurement, an insightful guide to help you understand what Sustainable Procurement is, what are the drivers and the business case for it.
An eco-label is a label which identifies overall environmental preference of a product or service within a particular product/service category based on life cycle consideration.
Today, as consumers become more aware and responsible about what they eat and drink, there is an increasing interest in, and consequently a rising demand for, organic products.
Without proof of certification, you cannot be assured that the product is, indeed, organic.
The organic labels certify that the products contain, among others, the following attributes: pesticide free, free of genetically modified/transgenic seeds, environmentally friendly, respects the workers safety, small-scale production, local production system, sustainable agriculture without use of chemical fertilizers.
The certification is among the attributes considered most important when buying organic products by the consumers. Consumers perceive superior value of products that possess an organic certification label.
With regard to the consumers’ opinions referring to labels, most believe that the labels give more credibility to products.
The researcher also found that product with an organic label is a differentiating factor at the moment of buying, due to the credibility, guarantee, confidence and safety conveyed by the label.
This document summarizes a training session that teaches participants how to communicate the results of carbon footprinting, set reduction targets, and plan for continuous improvement. It discusses communicating results internally to build the business case and externally to articulate benefits. Internally, the business case should define value, recommendations, and impacts. Externally, footprinting can differentiate products and enhance brands by demonstrating commitments to reductions.
Evolution Marketing 2020 Carbon Footprint and Operational Impact Report Lisa Geason-Bauer
Evolution Marketing is excited to share our 2020 Carbon Footprint and Operational Impact Report. This report contains data on our environmental performance, as well as it showcases internal policies we have adopted in order to operate in a low carbon manner.
We have been adopting innovative sustainable business strategies, and triple bottom line managed practices for over a decade. Evolution Marketing has been addressing carbon in their operations since 2008 and have been offering their professional services in a carbon neutral manner since Jan 1st, 2018. We are proud to be a member of the Carbonfree® Partner Program for Small Business, the Certified B Corp Climate Collective and be a signatory to the Netzero by 2030 pledge, as well as the “America’s All In” movement.
Evolution Marketing 2019 Operational Impacts & Carbon Footprint Lisa Geason-Bauer
As a Certified B Corp™ we believe in transparency, we therefore share our yearly environmental (operations) impacts report, which includes the carbon footprint for our business in 2019.
Green marketing refers to promoting products and services based on their environmental benefits. This includes products that are environmentally friendly, as well as packaging and production processes that minimize environmental impact. The goals of green marketing are to satisfy customers who demand environmentally-conscious options, gain a competitive advantage, and increase profits. It can improve brand image and drive sales while also holding companies accountable for their environmental effects.
"Sustainability Trends within Supply Chain Management" Lisa Geason-Bauer
Consumers today are very concerned about the impact products; services and the companies who produce them have on the greater world. Commercial buyers and end user consumers are looking for independent third party assurances regarding the health and safety of a specific product as well as detailed information on the supply chain that created that product. This session will focus on addressing trends within sustainable supply chain management, third party reporting/certification and environmental, health product declarations.
Green marketing began in the 1980s when harmful products were identified and "green" alternatives were introduced, and it has grown as consumers become more environmentally conscious; it has evolved from an ecological focus on environmental problems to a sustainable approach considering economic and social impacts; green marketing strategies aim to reduce environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle from manufacturing to recycling and promote benefits like access to new markets and competitive advantages.
Ecolebelling - Importance, Certification and Regulatory BodiesASHISH P M
This is a detailed presentation about ecolabelling begining with the introduction and definition, history, origin, objectives and types of ecolabelling, greenwashing definition, ecolabelling bodies like Global Ecolabelling Network and ISO 14000 standards, ecolabelling importance in aquatic sector, details about some certifying bodies like Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council, Single attribute labels like Dolphin safe and turtle free, etc,.
The document discusses how governments, manufacturers, logistics and transportation sectors can collaborate to create green and sustainable global supply chains by adopting an international public-private partnership model. This would help grow new markets, reduce pollution, improve efficiencies and reduce waste. The presentation provides examples of initiatives through Queen of Green FZE, such as creating green communities and micro-enterprises in Africa and India to empower people, transfer knowledge and expand markets while addressing social needs through for-profit and non-profit collaboration between the private and public sectors.
The green and organic products market has grown significantly, driven by concerns about climate change and pressure on companies from consumers and other businesses. Becoming more environmentally sustainable can provide financial benefits through increased sales while also helping address important issues. There are various certifications and terms related to sustainability that companies should understand in order to communicate effectively with customers about their green credentials and practices.
This document discusses how to distinguish between legitimate eco-labels ("green") and misleading eco-labels ("greenwash"). It explains that eco-labels are seals of approval given by governments, non-profits or independent third parties when a product meets certain environmental standards. While there are over 400 eco-labels, regulation is minimal. Legitimate eco-labels tend to be from governments or non-governmental organizations (NGOs), apply to entire companies or specific products, and involve transparency, independent verification and public standards. The document encourages consumers to consider which eco-labels have these attributes when determining which labeled products to purchase.
Sustainable Times Issue 9
The vast majority of businesses say that sustainability is vital to their future prosperity, but almost half say that margins are currently lower on sustainable products and services, according to an international survey of 250 senior executives by Accenture.
This document summarizes a presentation by CoPPAC (Canadian Packaging Coalition) from October 2015. It discusses how CoPPAC connected over 3,000 people in 2014 through various tours, seminars, and events. It also outlines CoPPAC's visions and goals related to packaging waste reduction and food waste solutions. Key trends like the circular economy are discussed. Challenges for packaging recyclability like multi-layer laminates and black plastics are also summarized. The document promotes CoPPAC's packaging and food waste innovation awards and new interactive website resources.
This document discusses sustainable consumption in the fashion industry. It summarizes the results of a survey of 90 Nordic fashion companies, finding that most do not prioritize environmental challenges, sustainable supply chain management, or engaging consumers on sustainability. The document then outlines four approaches for companies to engage consumers on sustainability: protecting the planet, re-conceptualizing waste, re-imagining consumption, and improving quality of life. It provides examples of both early passive approaches and more advanced approaches that empower consumers. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of a holistic and personalized approach to sustainable engagement.
This document discusses emerging research areas in sustainable tourism energies. It defines sustainable energy and sustainable tourism. Some major research areas discussed include benchmarking, green marketing, corporate social responsibility, ecotourism, green economy, the role of ICT, industry energy solutions, and policy formulation. Specific topics mentioned for future research include developing instruments to measure green positioning strategies, enhancing competitive green branding initiatives, and promoting investments in energy efficiency tourism programs.
NaturCert Certification for Hotels & AccommodationsNaturCert
NaturCert develops international sustainability criteria and programs, allowing
travel & tourism organizations to operate responsibly and achieve international
recognition as green & sustainable.
This document discusses various eco-labelling schemes for fisheries and seafood products. It outlines several international eco-labelling programs like Friend of the Sea, Marine Stewardship Council, and Marine Aquarium Council certification. It also discusses the criteria and standards of these different labels, as well as examples of Indian companies that are eco-label certified. Overall, the document analyzes eco-labelling as a market-based tool to promote sustainable fisheries management and provide economic incentives for environmental stewardship.
The document outlines the principles of product stewardship developed by the Product Stewardship Institute to guide state and local agencies. The principles state that manufacturers should be responsible for reducing a product's entire lifecycle impacts through design and end-of-life management. Manufacturers should internalize all product costs so they have incentives to design more sustainable products. Policies should also incentivize collection and recycling systems. Responsible parties should have flexibility in how they address impacts, with performance measured by achieving goals. Industry, government, and consumers all have roles to play under these principles.
This document provides an overview of product stewardship and the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) in Australia. It discusses how the NTCRS works based on legislation, with manufacturers and importers responsible for meeting recycling targets. While the NTCRS has been successful with over 100% of products recycled, there is still room for improvement such as increasing consumer awareness and capturing exported products. The document recommends expanding the scheme by establishing clear roles, improving education, and expanding the list of covered products.
Our Senior Consultant Darina Eades has developed An Introduction to Sustainable Procurement, an insightful guide to help you understand what Sustainable Procurement is, what are the drivers and the business case for it.
An eco-label is a label which identifies overall environmental preference of a product or service within a particular product/service category based on life cycle consideration.
Today, as consumers become more aware and responsible about what they eat and drink, there is an increasing interest in, and consequently a rising demand for, organic products.
Without proof of certification, you cannot be assured that the product is, indeed, organic.
The organic labels certify that the products contain, among others, the following attributes: pesticide free, free of genetically modified/transgenic seeds, environmentally friendly, respects the workers safety, small-scale production, local production system, sustainable agriculture without use of chemical fertilizers.
The certification is among the attributes considered most important when buying organic products by the consumers. Consumers perceive superior value of products that possess an organic certification label.
With regard to the consumers’ opinions referring to labels, most believe that the labels give more credibility to products.
The researcher also found that product with an organic label is a differentiating factor at the moment of buying, due to the credibility, guarantee, confidence and safety conveyed by the label.
This document summarizes a training session that teaches participants how to communicate the results of carbon footprinting, set reduction targets, and plan for continuous improvement. It discusses communicating results internally to build the business case and externally to articulate benefits. Internally, the business case should define value, recommendations, and impacts. Externally, footprinting can differentiate products and enhance brands by demonstrating commitments to reductions.
Evolution Marketing 2020 Carbon Footprint and Operational Impact Report Lisa Geason-Bauer
Evolution Marketing is excited to share our 2020 Carbon Footprint and Operational Impact Report. This report contains data on our environmental performance, as well as it showcases internal policies we have adopted in order to operate in a low carbon manner.
We have been adopting innovative sustainable business strategies, and triple bottom line managed practices for over a decade. Evolution Marketing has been addressing carbon in their operations since 2008 and have been offering their professional services in a carbon neutral manner since Jan 1st, 2018. We are proud to be a member of the Carbonfree® Partner Program for Small Business, the Certified B Corp Climate Collective and be a signatory to the Netzero by 2030 pledge, as well as the “America’s All In” movement.
Evolution Marketing 2019 Operational Impacts & Carbon Footprint Lisa Geason-Bauer
As a Certified B Corp™ we believe in transparency, we therefore share our yearly environmental (operations) impacts report, which includes the carbon footprint for our business in 2019.
Green marketing refers to promoting products and services based on their environmental benefits. This includes products that are environmentally friendly, as well as packaging and production processes that minimize environmental impact. The goals of green marketing are to satisfy customers who demand environmentally-conscious options, gain a competitive advantage, and increase profits. It can improve brand image and drive sales while also holding companies accountable for their environmental effects.
"Sustainability Trends within Supply Chain Management" Lisa Geason-Bauer
Consumers today are very concerned about the impact products; services and the companies who produce them have on the greater world. Commercial buyers and end user consumers are looking for independent third party assurances regarding the health and safety of a specific product as well as detailed information on the supply chain that created that product. This session will focus on addressing trends within sustainable supply chain management, third party reporting/certification and environmental, health product declarations.
Green marketing began in the 1980s when harmful products were identified and "green" alternatives were introduced, and it has grown as consumers become more environmentally conscious; it has evolved from an ecological focus on environmental problems to a sustainable approach considering economic and social impacts; green marketing strategies aim to reduce environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle from manufacturing to recycling and promote benefits like access to new markets and competitive advantages.
Ecolebelling - Importance, Certification and Regulatory BodiesASHISH P M
This is a detailed presentation about ecolabelling begining with the introduction and definition, history, origin, objectives and types of ecolabelling, greenwashing definition, ecolabelling bodies like Global Ecolabelling Network and ISO 14000 standards, ecolabelling importance in aquatic sector, details about some certifying bodies like Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council, Single attribute labels like Dolphin safe and turtle free, etc,.
The document discusses how governments, manufacturers, logistics and transportation sectors can collaborate to create green and sustainable global supply chains by adopting an international public-private partnership model. This would help grow new markets, reduce pollution, improve efficiencies and reduce waste. The presentation provides examples of initiatives through Queen of Green FZE, such as creating green communities and micro-enterprises in Africa and India to empower people, transfer knowledge and expand markets while addressing social needs through for-profit and non-profit collaboration between the private and public sectors.
The green and organic products market has grown significantly, driven by concerns about climate change and pressure on companies from consumers and other businesses. Becoming more environmentally sustainable can provide financial benefits through increased sales while also helping address important issues. There are various certifications and terms related to sustainability that companies should understand in order to communicate effectively with customers about their green credentials and practices.
This document discusses how to distinguish between legitimate eco-labels ("green") and misleading eco-labels ("greenwash"). It explains that eco-labels are seals of approval given by governments, non-profits or independent third parties when a product meets certain environmental standards. While there are over 400 eco-labels, regulation is minimal. Legitimate eco-labels tend to be from governments or non-governmental organizations (NGOs), apply to entire companies or specific products, and involve transparency, independent verification and public standards. The document encourages consumers to consider which eco-labels have these attributes when determining which labeled products to purchase.
Sustainable Times Issue 9
The vast majority of businesses say that sustainability is vital to their future prosperity, but almost half say that margins are currently lower on sustainable products and services, according to an international survey of 250 senior executives by Accenture.
This document summarizes a presentation by CoPPAC (Canadian Packaging Coalition) from October 2015. It discusses how CoPPAC connected over 3,000 people in 2014 through various tours, seminars, and events. It also outlines CoPPAC's visions and goals related to packaging waste reduction and food waste solutions. Key trends like the circular economy are discussed. Challenges for packaging recyclability like multi-layer laminates and black plastics are also summarized. The document promotes CoPPAC's packaging and food waste innovation awards and new interactive website resources.
This document discusses sustainable consumption in the fashion industry. It summarizes the results of a survey of 90 Nordic fashion companies, finding that most do not prioritize environmental challenges, sustainable supply chain management, or engaging consumers on sustainability. The document then outlines four approaches for companies to engage consumers on sustainability: protecting the planet, re-conceptualizing waste, re-imagining consumption, and improving quality of life. It provides examples of both early passive approaches and more advanced approaches that empower consumers. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of a holistic and personalized approach to sustainable engagement.
This document discusses emerging research areas in sustainable tourism energies. It defines sustainable energy and sustainable tourism. Some major research areas discussed include benchmarking, green marketing, corporate social responsibility, ecotourism, green economy, the role of ICT, industry energy solutions, and policy formulation. Specific topics mentioned for future research include developing instruments to measure green positioning strategies, enhancing competitive green branding initiatives, and promoting investments in energy efficiency tourism programs.
NaturCert Certification for Hotels & AccommodationsNaturCert
NaturCert develops international sustainability criteria and programs, allowing
travel & tourism organizations to operate responsibly and achieve international
recognition as green & sustainable.
The document discusses eco-tourism certification in Romania. It presents Eco-Romania, an association that aims to integrate certification within destination management. It outlines the components of eco-tourism, including conservation, education, sustainability, and community development. It also discusses voluntary certification systems like GSTC and Eco-Destinet. Eco-Romania focuses on strategies, marketing, product development, certification, and public awareness. It provides examples of certified destinations like Retezat PAN Park and Calimani NP. Eco-Romania has certified 30 businesses and views certification as part of destination development and marketing. The vision is to develop a strong eco-tourism network in the Carpathian Mountains and Danube Delta.
Nokia is developing a global network of recycling companies to handle end-of-life mobile phones and accessories. Strict requirements are placed on these companies to ensure recycling is done in an environmentally compliant way. Nokia also runs various take-back and recycling programs for customers, including mail-in envelopes and drop-off events, to make recycling easy and raise awareness of options other than throwing devices away. External factors are increasing pressure on companies to meet new environmental standards around the world for substance restrictions, recycling, and other sustainability issues.
DyStar Group has adopted a two-fold sustainability strategy to reduce its operational impact and its customers' impact. To reduce operational impact, DyStar established sustainability structures, measures environmental performance through reporting, and implements emission reduction strategies with a goal to reduce footprint in water, waste, energy and GHG by 20% by 2020. To reduce customer impact, DyStar focuses on product safety, compliance, sustainable product innovation, processing and services. DyStar has achieved organizational efficiency, established leadership in sustainable solutions, and gained customer confidence as a sustainable partner in the industry. The ultimate goal is to establish closed loop systems through sustainable product innovation, consumption reduction, product development and process development.
Eco Labels for Hotels: Why You Should Commit & What Benefits You Should ExpectWild Asia
Eco labels for hotels represent great challenges and lead to many questions, we will answer them during this presentation. We will highlight the advantages of a sustainable approach to face potential environmental crisis such as water shortage. We will discuss the guest new requirements in terms of environmental respect and the green market positioning. We will take into account the impact of competing for an eco label on the staff. We will browse the operating costs savings linked to a sound environmental management system. Finally we will introduce Wild Asia solutions to support your efforts to get an eco label.
This document summarizes a presentation on sustainability and CSR strategies in German companies. It provides background on the Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW), including its focus areas and topics. It then discusses definitions of CSR and sustainability management, key developments and trends, and common drivers. It also outlines the IÖW/future ranking of sustainability reports, including its goals, evaluation criteria, and characteristics of good reports. Specific positive and negative company examples are also presented.
The Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism is an international initiative dedicated to promoting sustainability in the tourism industry worldwide. It brings together stakeholders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors to implement successful projects, endorse innovative solutions, and share knowledge. The partnership screens projects based on their contribution to sustainability themes like climate change, biodiversity, and local socioeconomic development. Its goal is to transform tourism by encouraging policies and practices that balance environmental protection, community well-being, and economic growth.
The document discusses a new nanotechnology product called NanogridsTM that can fully clean up oil spills using visible light activation. It is a non-toxic material that uses green photochemistry. The summary provides an overview of the company's R&D, testing, and clean-up services. It also discusses strategies for demand creation, including a marketing budget and forecast, educating customers, addressing entry barriers, and forming potential partnerships. An advisory board is proposed to help guide the commercialization of the new oil remediation technology.
The document discusses responsible tourism and sustainability in the tourism industry. It provides three key points:
1) It introduces the concept of sustainability in tourism and identifies the need for stakeholders to have clearly defined roles and responsibilities to achieve sustainability goals.
2) It outlines the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism adopted by UNWTO in 1991, which focuses on topics like cultural heritage preservation, host communities, and sustainable development.
3) It discusses ways the tourism industry can promote responsible practices, such as certifications, minimizing environmental impacts, supporting local communities, and encouraging responsible behavior from tourists.
Citigate Dewe Rogerson (CDR) is a consistently top-ranked global financial communications firm specializing in cleantech. It has deep expertise across sectors including technology, energy, biotech, and natural resources. CDR has extensive experience advising cleantech companies, including supporting fundraisings, IPOs, M&A transactions, and other corporate activities. It has a proven track record of success working with both private and public cleantech companies.
How Life Cycle Management is being integrated into Zespri’s operations, strat...LCANZ
1) Developing sustainability as a core competency requires companies to understand their environmental footprint across the entire value chain and integrate sustainability into business strategy and innovation.
2) Zespri, a kiwifruit marketer, conducted studies to quantify its greenhouse gas emissions and water usage to identify opportunities to reduce environmental impacts through innovations on orchards, in packing facilities, and transportation.
3) Understanding how sustainability initiatives influence consumer value drivers is important for targeting R&D investments and partnerships that improve efficiency and the environment without compromising consumer benefits.
Climate change - green breakfast seminar - Natural CapitalBlake Morgan
Blake Lapthorn Solicitors' Climate change team held a green breakfast on Tuesday 4 December 2012. The guest speaker was Dr Stephanie Hime of KPMG who spoke about Natural Capital.
The document summarizes Exergy's core team and the services they provide related to carbon reduction and sustainability. The core team includes experts in business strategy, carbon clean technology, carbon advisory, carbon finance, and carbon branding. They offer services such as carbon footprinting, sustainability reporting, green supply chain management, CDM project facilitation, carbon trading, green development assistance, and green marketing.
Ulrike Vött, Regional Sustainability Manager at Nokia, discusses Nokia's long term strategies for Green ICT. Nokia aims to integrate sustainability practices across its entire operations from product design to supplier relationships. Key aspects of Nokia's approach include life cycle thinking in materials selection and management, energy efficient product design, and global take back programs to encourage recycling. Nokia has collaborations in the Gulf region to raise awareness of mobile phone recycling including school programs in the UAE and a winning CSR program in Pakistan.
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Tourism SectorChristina Beckmann
The tourism sector operates at the intersection of environment and big business. As the industry has matured, it has had to face difficult realities with respect to its environmental impacts. Tourism businesses are looking for ways to mitigate environmental impact and positively influence environmental issues.
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The document discusses sustainable development practices in hotels. It analyzes how hotels in Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, and the Netherlands have implemented sustainability and engaged stakeholders. Hotels focus on recycling and cost savings through activities like linen reuse programs. Some have obtained eco-labels. Stakeholders most interested in sustainability are customers, employees, and local communities. Hotels gather feedback through surveys but could do more to involve stakeholders. Benefits include lower costs, competitive advantages, and stimulating local economies.
Gbta project icarus and csr update revised april 15 2013Richard Caulder
The GBTA Sustainability Committee aims to provide leadership and resources to help GBTA member organizations balance the social, economic, and environmental impacts of their business travel programs. The committee's key objectives are to develop sustainability education programs and resources for members, serve as consultants on sustainable travel strategies, and identify new sustainability initiatives. The committee is chaired by Claire Blade and includes representatives from various corporations. It works with the GBTA Foundation to advance its mission of promoting sustainable travel management practices.
Green ThreadTM is ARAMARK's commitment to environmental sustainability across its business operations. Through services like LEED certification, sustainable site management, water and energy efficiency programs, green materials sourcing, and indoor air quality control, ARAMARK helps businesses lower costs while reducing their environmental footprint. ARAMARK's holistic approach aims to make businesses economically viable while being socially responsible and environmentally sound.
Presentation made at the Sustainable Tourism in Small Island Developing States conference, 23-24 November 2017, Seychelles. A partnership of the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation, IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group, University of Seychelles, Paris Tourism Sorbonne (IREST), and Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
How To Talk To a Live Person at American Airlinesflyn goo
This page by FlynGoo can become your ultimate guide to connecting with a live person at American Airlines. Have you ever felt lost in the automated maze of customer service menus? FlynGoo is here to rescue you from endless phone trees and automated responses. With just a click or a call to a specific number, we ensure you get the human touch you deserve. No more frustration, no more waiting on hold - we simplify the process, making your travel experience smoother and more enjoyable.
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How do I plan a Kilimanjaro Climb?
Planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is an exciting yet detailed process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare for this incredible adventure.
The Power of a Glamping Go-To-Market Accelerator Plan.pptxRezStream
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Certification & Ecolabelling
Ecolabelling and Certification • Alternative tourism and not mass tourism
in • Travelers want to believe that their use of
HOTELS tourism facilities and their presence in tourist
destinations will not damage the resources
destinations will not damage the resources
Anup Maharjan • Going green; environment‐friendly
Nimesh Ulak • UNEP: “one of the most promising voluntary
approaches… to attain high environmental
Sushant Tuladhar
standards”
Certification & Ecolabelling (contd) Certification & Ecolabelling (contd)
• Process of assuring consumers and industry • Offered internationally, nationally, or locally by
that the company being assessed has met the industrial organisations as well as, government
set standards, rules and regulations and non‐government organisations
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• Benchmarking or testing or categorizing or • WTTC, EU, PATA, Danish hotels, Nature Trust
standardization Malta, Polish Hotel Association
• Could vary from production process to • Involves:
production plant – The Tourism Market
– Applicant
• In tourism sector, comprises overall process :‐ – Awarding Body
from procurement of resources to service – Funding Body
delivery to customers – Verifying Body
Certification & Ecolabelling (contd) Benefits
Aims Organization Traders Non‐profit Public Sector Customers
Organizations
• The Tourism Market – Demand for & supply of Resources Staff Ability to Expert input to Leadership Managed
ecotourism and interest of public for preservation awareness influence product design consumption
through
environmental issues education
Corporate Good staff Access new Product Status/PR Promotion
• Funding Body – Organizations that pay for the
Funding Body Organizations that pay for the advantage relations suppliers endorsement Input in Access to
cost of development or management of ecolable through planning new markets
image policies
• Awarding Body – Third party seals of approval Financial Eco‐savings Access to Indirectly, Funding Increase in
benefits capital through image opportunity usage price,
• Verifying Body – operationalizing ecolabelling Reduced reinforcement Penalty value
insurance avoidance
criteria Recycling Possible tax
revenues incentives
• Applicant – Hotels, Tour Operators, Restaurants
* Font X. (2001) Green marketing and management in tourism and hospitality firms
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Certification for Hotel Buildings Ecolabels for Hotel Buildings
• Resources (energy, water, etc) required for • Green Globe ‐ WTTC
construction, operation, maintenance and • The Green Key (Denmark)
demolition • EU Flower – EU Ecolabel for Tourist Accommodation
• Hence, one of the origins of considerable portion • Nordic Swan
of air, water and soil pollution as well as waste
generation
ti • EKO HOTEL (Polish Hotel Association)
HOTEL (Polish Hotel Association)
• Hotels have much larger ecological impact than • Green Leaf (Germany)
other commercial or residential buildings • Austrian Ecolabel for Tourism (Austria)
• However, tourism performance rely heavily on • Environmental Squirrel (Germany)
neat, clean, natural environment • Ecotel (HVS Eco Service)
• If environment is part of one’s business, • National Ecotourism Accreditation Program (Australia)
protecting the environment means protecting • Green Building Initiative (USA)
one’s business
EU Flower EU Flower
• Adopted by environmental ministers of Europe in
December 1991 • EU Ecolabel for Tourist Accommodation
• Sign of environmental quality certified by an
independent organization and valid throughout Europe
• Applies to sheltered overnight accommodation in
appropriately equipped rooms, including at least a bed,
offered as main service to tourists, travelers and
offered as main service to tourists travelers and
lodgers
• Refers to an accommodation provider having:
– Limited energy consumption
– Limited water consumption
– Reduced waste production
– Favoring the use of renewable resources and of substances
which are less hazardous to the environment
– Promoting environmental education and communication
Nordic Swan Nordic Swan
• A measure of implementing voluntary • A hotel has to operate on a CFC‐free basis and without use
of any active chlorine compounds
ecolabelling scheme in Nordic countries • Newly purchased products cannot contain PVC
• Adopted by Nordic Council of Ministers in • All new toilets not to use more than 6litres of water per
1989; first criteria document produced in 1999 flush
• Responsible for sorting of waste and hazardous waste
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• Four basic limit values
b l l • No disposable articles, portion packaging or small packets
– Energy consumption: 235‐460 kWh/m2 allowed in guest rooms or on breakfast buffet
• At least 60% rooms required to be smoke‐free
– Water consumption: 200‐300 litres per guest‐
• 30% suppliers required to deliver in renewable packaging
night
• Compliance with Environmental legislation, possession of
– Active chemical‐technical content: 25‐35g/guest‐ environmental policy and action plan
night • Regular staff training in environment‐related issues
– Volume of unsorted waste: 0.5‐1.5kg/guest‐night
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Nordic Swan Optional Criteria EKO HOTEL
• Use of non‐fossil and non‐nuclear energy • Initiated by Polish Hotel Association
sources of electricity generation and heating • Criteria for assessing hotel performance:
– Wastewater management
purpose
– Waste management
• Use of ecolabelled consumables, detergents,
g – Water supply and conservation
Water supply and conservation
fittings, fixtures, equipment and food – Energy supply and conservation
• Reuse or recycling of consumed fixtures, – Environmental management
fittings and equipments – Noise protection in hotels and immediate
environment
• Extra points awarded for renewably powered – Green areas, building materials & architecture
vehicles and bicycles available for guests – Initiative for natural environment
– Information about environmental protection in hotel
Green Key Green Key
• The Green Key is a program of FEE • Applies to all organisations with the main activity of
• To develop and manage an eco‐label for environmental and facilitating overnight staying and meetings
sustainability issues in leisure organisations
• Divided into the categories mandatory and optional
• To increase awareness of owner, staff and client of their
potential for environmental and sustainability issues in criteria (O)
their direct (natural) environment and offers perspective to • The mandatory criteria are to be fulfilled in every
act Green Key establishment; with or without a time frame
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• The Green Key pursues 4 goals: • The optional criteria are designed primarily for
– Environmental and sustainable education of the owner, the staff
and the client; applicants who wish to pursue more rigorous
– Environmental and sustainable, preservation by the reduction of environmental management
the impacts of the facility; • The International Steering Committee focuses on the
– Economical management as a reduction of the consumption
induce a reduction of the costs; topics in the international criteria set
– Marketing strategy with the promotion of the label and the • It can be decided to use the baseline criteria for
facilities awarded developing a National set of criteria
Green Key Nepalese Context
• International_baseline_criteria_HOTELS_V1.2.
• National Building Codes
doc
– NBC206.pdf (page 7, Lighting and ventilation)
– NBC208.pdf (Sanitary)
• Department of Food Technology and Quality
Department of Food Technology and Quality
Control
• Hotel, Lodge, Restaurant, Bar and Tour
Operator Regulation 2038 BS
– Provisions regarding Environment (Page 20, 28,
39, 49)
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Service Standard Monitoring Cell Service Standard Monitoring Cell
• To coordinate and execute the monitoring aspects of
service industry • Monitoring Unit (Location & Landscapes)
• Under Tourism Products and Resources Development – Architects, environmental experts, HAN delegated
Department, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)
experts, NTB officials, Consultants
• Department‐wise Monitoring Units
• Monitoring Unit (Food & Beverage)
MOCTCA NTB – HAN/REBAN delegated experts, DFTQC/GoN experts,
NTB officials, Consultants
Representative Standard Representative • Monitoring Unit (Housekeeping)
from Tourism Committee from Nepal
– HAN delegated experts, NTB officials, Consultants
Industry Division, Tourism Board
MOCTCA • Monitoring Unit (Required Service Level)
SSMC – HAN delegated experts, NTC officials, Consultants
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A sample Conclusion
• Hoteliers are to be encouraged to
incorporate environmentally sound
practices into their daily operations
• Industry self regulation lead to more
than 50 ecolabels in Europe alone
• Recognition, Green Marketing
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• All stakeholders concerned should
join in the effort of promoting
certification, ecolabelling and
industry benchmarking
• Again, if the environment is part of
your business, protecting the
environment means protecting your
business.
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