Green Key

Awarded to more than 3000 establishments and counting, in more than 50 countries around the world, the Green Key award has been in existence for longer than 20 years and is the largest global eco-label for accommodation. The eco-label is a programme of the international Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) based in Denmark and it is recognised and supported by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. In South Africa Green Key is operated by WESSA.

This prestigious eco-label represents a commitment from tourism establishments to maintain high environmental standards, and an assurance to guests that their support of such an establishment helps to make a difference on an environmental and sustainability level. The Green Key programme helps establishments reduce their environmental footprint without compromising on comfort or quality and can help tourism establishments strive for sustainability in a structured way and receive accreditation for these efforts. Participation in the programme also contributes to other operational benefits such as the reduction of running costs for establishments through lower energy and water consumption.