The Green Key Eco-Rating Program is a graduated rating system designed to recognize hotels, motels, and resorts that are committed to improving their fiscal and environmental performance.
Based on the results of a comprehensive environmental audit, hoteliers are awarded a 1-5 Green Key rating and given guidance on how to "unlock" opportunities to reduce operating costs and environmental impacts through reduced utility consumption, employee training, and supply chain management.
The Green Key Eco-Rating Program is a voluntary program, although hoteliers are encouraged to participate, not only for the health of the planet but also for the ‘health’ of their business. Energy retrofits do lead to significant monetary savings over the long run. The program is open to any lodging property in Canada and the United States.
The program assesses the 5 main operational areas of a property and covers nine areas of sustainable practices:
Operational Areas
Corporate Environmental Management
Housekeeping
Food and Beverage Operations
Conference & Meeting Facilities
Engineering
Sustainable Practices
Energy conservation
Water conservation
Solid waste management
Hazardous waste management
Indoor air quality
Community outreach
Building infrastructure
Land use
Environmental management
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