GreenSign Hotel

The sustainability certification for the hotel industry in Europe

Whether individual hotels or hotel chains, the recognized and transparent GreenSign certification system is of great relevance for the sustainable success of a business.

The GreenSign Hotel certification assesses the sustainable management of accommodation establishments in the dimensions of ecology, economy and social responsibility.

We strive for continuous further development, always with an eye on the regulatory requirements in the area of sustainability. The GreenSign Hotel program is currently in version 3.2.

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3 steps to GreenSign Hotel certification

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.

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Log in to the GreenSign tool & self-evaluation

After registering in the certification tool, the hotel carries out a self-evaluation. All questions are answered in the online tool within around 4 weeks.

Audit and award with GreenSign Hotel

The certification process ends with an audit at the hotel. The sustainability performance is then assessed with a degree of conformity of 50% to 100%.

The advantages of a GreenSign certification

Environmental management system

As a guide for structured, green corporate management

Optimization

Effective conservation of resources and cost savings

Engagement

Customer loyalty & gaining new target groups

Company Branding

Strengthening employee satisfaction and loyalty

GreenSign Community Advantages

Membership in the GreenSign Community for exchange with sustainable partners

GreenSign Events

Opportunity to participate in networking events and joint climate protection campaigns

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You have the choice

Choose the package that suits you best

Basic

Certification with GreenSign Hotel

Plus

Certification with GreenSign Hotel
CO2 footprint (annual)

Premium

Certification with GreenSign Hotel
CO2 footprint (annually)
Online onboarding workshop
Interim audit (annually)

To the prices & licenses

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International & recognized

In 7th place worldwide for certifications

In 2023, over 40 certification schemes worldwide have listed 23,000 green hotels, campsites, tour operators, beaches and destinations on the Tourism2030 – Travel Green Planet Maps. 80% of these offers are certified by 10 international schemes, including GreenSign in 7th place.

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Internationally recognized

Since June 2022, the certification catalog for the GreenSign Hotel certification has been recognized by the world-renowned Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

GSTC recognized

EU-wide registration with the EUIPO

The GreenSign conformity assessment program developed by the GreenSign Institute is registered as an EU certification mark.

These hotel groups already work with GreenSign

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130 criteria. 10 areas. 3 pillars

GreenSign is practical and takes into account requirements from standards such as EMAS, DIN ISO 14001 or ISO 26000. The conformity assessment program evaluates and documents the status of a company’s environmental, social and economic measures. The results from more than 130 criteria in ten core areas contribute to the 17 SDGs.

Insight into the certification catalog

Juliane Federowski

Hotel am Schwanenhaus

The GreenSign certification was carried out in a very professional and supportive manner. We felt fully supported in our efforts to align our new hotel with transparent sustainability. Especially the involvement of our employees in the whole topic of sustainability, climate protection and corporate responsibility will give us many competitive advantages and a positive process optimization in the hotel. The dictionary for the hospitality industry was a real help.

Sophie Redder

RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group

Green Sign is a very complex certification that goes into the individual areas in great detail. A lot of content is queried that is not documented in normal business operations. However, the system is presented in a very clear and user-friendly way so that you can keep a good overview of the progress made. The contact persons are always easy to reach and support the certification professionally and in the interests of the company.

Jörg Grede

Waldhotel Stuttgart

In our magical place, the Waldhotel Stuttgart, design, tradition, tranquillity, quality and sustainability combine to form a harmonious whole. With the Green Sign certification, we communicate our commitment in a transparent manner and want to set an example for the Stuttgart metropolitan region and help shape the world of tomorrow.

Oliver Winter

a&o Hostels

The price-performance ratio ultimately convinced us, coupled with good and fast cooperation.

Kay Wegener

DSR Hotel Holding

The entire audit and certification process was extremely detailed and specific. We found the joint evaluation particularly positive, as we received valuable tips that could be implemented immediately. Through this cooperation, we were able to further strengthen it, develop numerous new ideas and identify potential areas for future topics.

Frequently asked questions

How does the certification process with GreenSign work?

The certification process is divided into the following 3 steps:

Submit certification application
Register in the GreenSign tool & self-evaluation
Audit & award with GreenSign

How long is a GreenSign certification valid for?

GreenSign certification is valid for three years. During this time, the company has the opportunity to make its operations even more sustainable in order to achieve a higher level of conformity at the time of recertification.

Is GreenSign International recognized?

Since June 2022, the certification catalog for the GreenSign Hotel certification has been recognized by the world-renowned Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

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