Footprints
‘Footprints’ refers to all impacts of the travel industry, and therefore covers issues that may appear in other guises; under umbrellas such as ‘green & clean’, ‘responsible travel’, ‘social responsibility’, ‘sustainability’, ‘energy demand’ and so-on. Integrating sustainable travel models, that leave little or no footprint on the globe, is a priority for PATA, and we encourage all of members to reduce their carbon footprint in that effort.
PATA and EarthCheck
PATA has teamed up with EarthCheck, the world’s leading environmental management, benchmarking and certification programme; developed for the travel and tourism industry. Through this partnership, EarthCheck has created an online Carbon Calculator for use by PATA members, which lets them estimate their carbon impact and then provides tips on how their emissions may be easily reduced.
EarthCheck has four individual products that each cater to the needs of different sectors of the industry. They are:
EarthCheck Certified, which helps organisations to reduce costs, managing risk and deliver reporting compliance.
EarthCheck Assessed, which is ideal for smaller operators who are looking to start the sustainability journey and wish to reduce their environmental impacts.
EarthCheck Design provides internationally recognised standards and guidelines that help local governments and developers in the early stages of planning precincts, buildings and the associated infrastructure, to do so with sustainable outcomes in mind.
EarthCheck Communities is used by communities around the world to achieve Best Practice sustainability outcomes in the areas of environment, social and economic benefits.
EarthCheck also offers programs that are suitable for schools and business clusters, as well as a range of accredited training courses that help with internal capacity building.
Search the network of EarthCheck Members
Learn more about the EarthCheck Star Performers
Green Globe
EarthCheck, through its wholly owned subsidiary Green Globe Asia Pacific, has been licensed to use the Green Globe brand since 1999. Currently, EarthCheck has exclusive rights to use of the Green Globe brand in the Asia-Pacific region and non-exclusive rights in the rest of the world. For more information, visit www.earthcheck.org or email info@earthcheck.org
Other information:
Sustainability Index
Best Practices
Fact Sheets
PATA SSR Committee
PATA's Sustainability Charter
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Take a look at the below carbon calculator to gauge how your business is doing and for tips on how to improve.
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Green Globe Certification
Green Globe Certification is based in Los Angeles, California and with partners in Mexico, South America, South Africa, Middle East, the Caribbean and Europe, this globally recognized brand verifies the sustainable operations and management of travel and tourism companies and their related supplier businesses.
The Green Globe Certification Standard for Sustainable Tourism Standard is based on internationally accepted criteria developed during 15 years of the Green Globe program. Green Globe Certification is active in harmonizing with other established sustainability certification programs around the world.
Green Globe Standard for Sustainable Tourism
Green Globe Membership
Register as a Green Globe Member and join our global community of businesses achieving greater sustainability performance. Green Globe members report cost saving of 10% and more as well as active engagement in community support and development.
PATA members who are joining Green Globe for the first time receive a 5% discount on the annual membership fee.
Register for Green Globe Membership
Green Globe members explain the benefits
See the list of Green Globe Members worldwide
Green Globe Auditor Accreditation
Green Globe certified businesses in 62 countries are audited by an accredited independent third-party auditor. Auditors are professional environmental or sustainability consultants contracted directly by the client to conduct on-site verification.
Accredited Auditors must complete the Green Globe Auditor Accreditation course. The course is offered at the Green Globe Academy and delivered via an easy to use e-learning program that can be accessed anywhere in the world. The total length of the course is two-days, but can be completed overtime to fit in with the consultants schedule.
Green Globe Auditor Accreditation
Green Globe Sustainability Training for Tourism and Travel Professionals
The Green Globe Academy also offers the Sustainability Training Series for Tourism and Travel Industry Professionals. The training is designed for travel and tourism industry professionals who want to improve their understanding of sustainability concepts, sustainable tourism and sustainable operation and management.
Green Globe Sustainability Training
Green Globe App
Download this app for your iPad and access the best sustainable tourism resorts, hotels, conference centers, attractions or tour experiences worldwide. Green Globe certified businesses are located in the most exciting destinations and cities around the globe. If you are planning a holiday, a business trip, a conference or even a wedding, the Green Globe app leads you to travel and tourism businesses that are actively contributing to a better future for the people and the places you visit.
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