A certification in cooperation with Chefs Culinar and Greentable
With the GreenSign Gastro certification, we combine our passion for sustainability and gastronomy. It enables restaurants, caterers and other gastronomic businesses to make their sustainable commitment visible and clearly document it.
Specially tailored to the needs of the industry, the certification places a special focus on environmental protection, fair working conditions and the health of guests and employees. Sustainability in the hospitality industry means continuous innovation and creativity – essential factors for growth and success in this sector. Our certification not only supports the development of innovative ideas, but also encourages businesses to consistently combine their business model with sustainable principles.
GreenSign Gastro certification not only gives businesses a competitive advantage and a positive image, but also helps to optimize operational processes. It helps to reduce costs, make processes more efficient and at the same time actively contribute to environmental protection. With GreenSign Gastro, individual restaurants, restaurant chains, hotel restaurants and cafés can obtain sustainable certification and thus consolidate their pioneering role in the industry.
Place a certification order
After you have sent the completed order form to info@greensign.de, you will receive all the information and access to the certification tool.
Log in to the GreenSign tool & self-evaluation
After registering in the certification tool, the company carries out a self-evaluation. All questions are answered in the online tool within around 4 weeks.
Audit and award with GreenSign Gastro
The certification process ends with an audit at the company. The sustainability performance is then assessed with a degree of conformity of 50% to 100%.
“As the first restaurant to achieve GreenSign Gastro certification, we are proud to offer our guests a sustainable and environmentally conscious dining experience. This certification confirms our commitment to environmental responsibility and our efforts to minimize the environmental impact of our operations. Working with GreenSign has helped us to define our sustainability goals and take concrete actions to achieve them. We are grateful for the support and collaboration with GreenSign and look forward to taking further steps towards a sustainable future together.”
Optimization
Engagement
Company Branding
GreenSign Community Advantages
GreenSign Events
Greentable e.V.
50% discount on admission fee at Greentable e.V.
130 criteria. 10 areas. 3 pillars
1. Submit certification application
The easiest way to apply for your GreenSign Gastro certification is to use the online application form. Your application confirmation with an offer will be sent to your e-mail inbox shortly afterwards. For further questions, we will be happy to advise you on the phone or via video call. After signing the contract, you will receive further information and access to the certification tool. Here you can enter the criteria and measures fulfilled for your company.
2. Log in to the GreenSign tool & self-evaluation
After registration in the certification tool, the independent self-evaluation of your gastro takes place. The criteria of the test catalog are based on the global sustainability goals defined by the United Nations, the SDGs. Together with the international frameworks ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 26000 (corporate social responsibility) and EMAS, this results in a comprehensive questionnaire that analyzes the current status of your company.
3. Audit and award with GreenSign Gastro
All catering establishments are then inspected during an on-site audit. The auditor requests previously announced documents as well as various verifications.
Once the audit has been completed, the sustainability performance of the catering business is presented transparently, both overall and in the individual core areas, based on the degree of conformity. The degree of conformity ranges from a minimum of 50% to a maximum of 100%.
The audit ends with a qualified audit report that reflects the sustainability performance of the catering establishment. The certification is valid for three years and enables transparent documentation and authentic communication of the sustainable commitment for this period. The degree of compliance is displayed directly and clearly in the widget.
Management and communication
Purchasing and food offer
Social responsibility
Regionality & mobility
Environment
Biodiversity & Cultural Heritage
Quality management & sustainable development
Economic responsibility
