The documents behind Green Tourism Certified set out the criteria businesses are assessed against and the requirements certification bodies must follow when auditing and awarding certification.
The criteria put our ESG Framework into practice, turning Environmental, Social and Governance principles into clear requirements for tourism and hospitality businesses.
You can explore the ESG Framework to see how the 10 modules are structured, or visit the Certification FAQ for answers about the certification process, audit independence and what certification means in practice.
Serviced Accommodation
Applicable business sectors: Hotels, Exclusive Use Venues, Inns, Lodges, Multi-Centre Estates, Pubs with Rooms, Restaurants with Rooms, Serviced Apartments, Campus Accommodation, Hostels/Bunkhouses
44 criteria across 10 modules
Self Catering
Applicable business sectors: Self-catering properties not covered under the Holiday Parks or Micro Holiday Parks scopes
31 criteria across 10 modules
Event Management
Applicable business sectors: Event Management Companies
30 criteria across 10 modules
Micro Serviced Accommodation
Fewer than 10 employees
Applicable business sectors: Hotels, B&Bs & Guest Houses, Exclusive Use Venues, Inns, Lodges, Multi-Centre Estates, Pubs with Rooms, Restaurants with Rooms, Serviced Apartments, Hostels/Bunkhouses/Campus Accommodation
33 criteria across 10 modules
Experiences
Applicable business sectors: Activity Centres, Activity Providers, Car & Van Rental, Restaurants/Cafés, Theatres, Tour Operators, Tours & Experiences, Visitor Attractions, Visitor Information Centres, Golf Clubs
43 criteria across 10 modules
Holiday Parks
Applicable business sectors: Holiday Parks, Glamping, Camp Sites, Safari Camps
44 criteria across 10 modules
Meetings & Events
Applicable business sectors: Hotels, Holiday Parks, Visitor Experiences, Stadiums, Conference & Event Venues, Activity Centres, Colleges, Exclusive Use Venues, Event Management Companies, Multi-Centre Estates
43 criteria across 10 modules
Micro Experiences
Fewer than 10 employees
Applicable business sectors: Activity Centres, Activity Providers, Car & Van Rental, Restaurants/Cafés, Theatres, Tour Operators, Tours & Experiences, Visitor Attractions, Visitor Information Centres, Golf Clubs
33 criteria across 10 modules
Micro Holiday Parks
Fewer than 10 employees
Applicable business sectors: Holiday Parks, Glamping, Camp Sites, Safari Camps
31 criteria across 10 modules