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Important Messages from your Green Key Global Team

Green Key Global, the leading sustainability certification organization for the hotel and lodging industry in North America, is proud to announce its partnership with BWH Hotels as a preferred supplier of certification for hotel operations' environmental sustainability practices in the United States and Canada.   The partnership will enable BWH Hotels properties to take their sustainability efforts to new heights and implement a standardized sustainability program across...

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Green Key Global, North America's leading sustainability certification for the hotel and lodging industry, is delighted to welcome Gary Graham back to the team in a new role as Director of Operations and Program Development.   “We are thrilled to welcome back Gary to Green Key Global” says Susie Grynol, President, and CEO of Hotel Association of Canada. “His skills and experience will undoubtedly enhance our organization...

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Green Key Global is evolving! The Eco-Rating program now incorporates a more rigorous approach to certification, requiring properties to report on current processes and plan future initiatives.   Throughout the month of December, Green Key Global will be hosting a weekly webinar to help members walk through the new assessment and audit process, talk about the brand-new features available, and answer any questions!   In these sessions we will...

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Green Key Global, North America’s leading sustainability certification for the hotel and lodging industry, is proud to collaborate with IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, to support eco-certification opportunities for its hotels.   IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan sets out the company’s ambitions to deliver its purpose of True Hospitality for Good, through ambitious efforts focused on creating positive change...

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Green Key Global and Accor Join Forces to Elevate Sustainability in Hospitality Industry   Green Key Global is excited to announce its vendor agreement partnership with Accor Hotels in North America.   Green Key Global has 29 years of sustainability leadership. Established in 1994 by the Hotel Association of Canada, the programs were created by hoteliers for hoteliers.   Members leverage organizational corporate social responsibility activities and sustainable initiatives across their...

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Hotel Association of Canada and American Hotel & Lodging Association announce expansion of Green Key Global sustainability certification program in Canada and the U.S. through joint venture partnership Green Key Global is the best-in-class sustainability process and practice certification for the hotel and lodging industry, designed by hoteliers, for hoteliers.   The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) have signed a...

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On April 22, 2023, the world celebrated the 53rd Earth Day, an annual celebration that raises awareness of the need to protect the planet for future generations.   Being North America’s leading sustainability certification for the hotel and lodging industry, Green Key Global takes Earth Day very seriously and finds ways to preserve the planet on Earth Day and every day.   Earth Day is an important symbol of...

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Green Key Global, North America’s leading sustainability certification for the hotel and lodging industry, is pleased to announce that Rebecca Bartlett-Jones, CSP, currently Manager of Business Development, has been promoted to Director of Green Key Global. In her new role, Rebecca will oversee all aspects of the Green Key Global program.   “Rebecca has made significant contributions to Green Key Global since joining in 2019, with a...

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Soap for Hope is a not-for-profit company and one of our respected partners at Green Key Global. They help hotels, and the community, by repurposing hotel amenities and donating to community facilities. This not only supports the community facilities but also diverts products from reaching the landfill.   They are growing rapidly and need more help from hotels, like Green Key Members, to accommodate the ever-growing need...

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The motivation for any business to reduce its environmental footprint has changed over the past decades. What was once a demonstration of forward thinking — a way for a business to show it cared about the planet — has become a necessary part of operations and ingrained in a business’s values. Staff expect it and so do your guests. Of course, energy efficiency plays a big...

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