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Green Key In the News

19 Sep

HAC and AHLA announce expansion of Green Key Global in Canada and the U.S. through joint venture partnership

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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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24 Apr

Celebrating Earth Day With Green Key Global At Your Hotel

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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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23 Mar

Rebecca Bartlett-Jones Promoted to Director, Green Key Global

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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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18 Oct

Hozpitality Highlights Sheraton Centre Toronto’s Achievements Since Joining Green Key Global

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The newly transformed Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel has earned a 5 Key Eco-Rating since joining Green Key Global. The property implemented six new sustainability features in the largest renovation in its 50-year history.   The hotel has been featured in an article posted by Hozpitality, name Sheraton Centre Toronto as a leader in sustainability.   “The hospitality industry has a lot of potential for growth in sustainability,” said Rebecca...

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06 Oct

InnFocus Features Green Key Global

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The latest update to the Green Key Global Program will be addressing all 17 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) laid out by the UN. Find out more about these changes in the Go Green section of the Fall 2022 edition of InnFocus.   [qodef_button size="" type="" text="Read the Article" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/67202178/innfocus-fall-2022" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]  ...

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30 Jun

Green Key Global featured Hotelier Magazine

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Hoteliers aim high for low emissions to reduce their carbon footprint and attract eco-conscious travellers. Rebecca Bartlett-Jones, Manager of Business Development, weighs in. [qodef_button size="" type="" text="Read the Article" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/66944051/hotelier-june-2022/20" target="_blank" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]  ...

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09 Mar

Soap for Hope Needs More Donations to Meet the Growing Demand

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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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03 Mar

Eastern Hotelier Magazine Features Green Key

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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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02 Dec

Stay Magazine Features Green Key Global

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The pandemic continues to impact the way we live—lockdowns, border closures and travel restrictions have been introduced in many parts of the world—leaving the hotel sector as one of the hardest-hit industries.   According to research conducted by McKinsey & Company, the hotel sector’s recovery to pre-pandemic could take until 2023 or even later. But this public health crisis is by no means the only challenge of...

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11 Jun

The 2018 Green Report by Hotelier Magazine

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Hotels have been greening their operations for years now, and practices such as installing energy-saving features and reducing water consumption are increasingly commonplace. To build an even greener future, hotels are taking a deeper dive into sustainability by making bolder commitments to energy, water and waste reduction; getting more involved in local communities; and looking at technology’s role in reducing environmental impacts. Read the 2018 Green...

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