OTTOWA, Ontario—Inexperienced Key World, powered by the Resort Affiliation of Canada and the American Resort and Lodging Affiliation, introduced it has signed an settlement with Alternative Accommodations Worldwide, Inc. to supply its franchisees providers as properties search its sustainability certification. With the settlement, Alternative Accommodations homeowners in the US will be capable to harness Inexperienced Key World to optimize operations for sustainable practices and probably get Inexperienced Key Eco-Score and Inexperienced Key Conferences certifications.
For certification, Inexperienced Key World companions with a third-party accredited audit facilitator, Management Union, to evaluate motels throughout 4 pillars: sustainable administration, environmental impacts, cultural impacts, and socioeconomic impacts. Collaborating motels will obtain instruments and one-on-one steering to handle and enhance their environmental affect. This consists of alternatives to cut back utility consumption, waste, emissions, and working prices. 9 in 10 shoppers mentioned they search for sustainable choices when touring, and certifications may assist fulfill company clients who’re requesting details about their suppliers’ social and environmental initiatives (in line with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance). Inexperienced Key’s eco-certification is aligned with all 17 United Nations Sustainable Improvement Objectives (SDGs) and is acknowledged by the World Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
“Alternative Accommodations has demonstrated a dedication to environmental accountability by working with motels in its system to establish utility saving alternatives and reporting greenhouse fuel emissions via Its ‘Room to be Inexperienced’ program, which covers power, water, waste, engagement, and biodiversity practices,” declared Anick Levesque, managing director, Inexperienced Key World. “Now, Alternative franchisees can work with Inexperienced Key World to realize sought-after sustainability certifications, probably serving to to drive bookings to their motels.”
“Constructing a greater tomorrow, at this time, is a part of our tradition at Alternative. Our deal with lowering our environmental affect whereas serving to franchisees function their motels extra effectively is strengthened via our work with Inexperienced Key World. This settlement will assist help Alternative franchisees as they search to certify their sustainability practices and assist them entice visitors and company purchasers,” mentioned Megan Brumagim, vp, sustainability, Alternative Accommodations.
For this collaboration, Inexperienced Key World has contributed to the nurturing and planting of over 4,400 timber via charity companion, One Tree Planted. This initiative contributes to reforestation efforts and promotes a greener future.
