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    Green Globe Certification

    Green Globe Certification

    Certify your hospitality business meets rigorous global sustainability standards

    Over 800 products have earned this certification worldwide.

    For Products
    Environmental
    Climate
    Social
    Energy
    Water

    Key Strengths

    • Globally recognized across 80+ countries with 30+ years of credibility
    • Comprehensive standard with 44 criteria and 400 compliance indicators
    • Third-party audited following ISO 17011 and ISO 19011 standards
    • Covers environmental, social, cultural heritage, and supply chain performance
    • Includes access to online management portal (Green Globe Solutions) and marketing services
    • Standard updated regularly to reflect evolving best practices

    Ideal For

    Green Globe Certification is best suited for hotels, resorts, conference centres, tour operators, and other travel and tourism businesses that operate internationally and want a credible, third-party-verified sustainability credential. It is particularly valuable for mid-to-large hospitality operators seeking to differentiate themselves in competitive global markets, attract sustainability-conscious travelers, and demonstrate measurable environmental and social responsibility.

    Target Audiences

    Businesses
    Real Estate Professionals
    Governments

    Relevant Roles

    Facility Manager
    Consultant
    Auditor

    Industries

    Hospitality

    Alignment & Recognition

    Accrediting Body

    UN Tourism

    Product Categories

    Values/Processes
    Performance
    Alignment with External Standard

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick Facts

    Type

    Certification

    Regions
    Antigua and Barbuda
    Argentina
    Aruba
    Austria
    Bahamas
    Bahrain
    Barbados
    Belgium
    Belize
    Bermuda
    Cambodia
    Cayman Islands
    China
    Czech Republic
    Denmark
    Dominican Republic
    Egypt
    France
    Germany
    Grenada
    Hong Kong
    India
    Indonesia
    Italy
    Jamaica
    Jordan
    Kenya
    Kuwait
    Lebanon
    Luxembourg
    Madagascar
    Malaysia
    Maldives
    Mauritius
    Mexico
    Morocco
    Myanmar
    Netherlands
    Netherlands Antilles
    Nicaragua
    Oman
    Palestinian Territory, Occupied
    Panama
    Philippines
    Portugal
    Puerto Rico
    Qatar
    Romania
    Saint Lucia
    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    Saudi Arabia
    Seychelles
    Singapore
    Slovenia
    South Africa
    Sri Lanka
    Switzerland
    Tanzania, United Republic of
    Thailand
    Tunisia
    Turkey
    Turks and Caicos Islands
    United Arab Emirates
    United Kingdom
    United States
    Virgin Islands, British
    Yemen
    Zambia
    Languages

    English

    Established

    1999

    Certified Products

    800

    Digital Badge

    Available

    How to Use This Label

    Public Seal/Badge
    Online Registry
    Marketing Toolkit

    Sources & Citations

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    Last verified Mar 11, 2026