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Sustainable Tourism Certification Schemes

Sustainable Tourism Certification

Driving Sustainable Travel Forward

Introducing Our Sustainable Tourism Certification Schemes

At Control Union Sri Lanka, we believe that tourism should leave a lasting impression on people, not the planet. Our Sustainable Tourism Certification Schemes are designed to assist tourism businesses that are dedicated to responsible environmental practices, cultural preservation, and economic development. With the support of global expertise and local insight, our certification helps hotels, tour operators, and other tourism service providers align with international sustainability standards while boosting their market credibility.

Whether you are just starting your sustainability journey or looking to validate your existing practices, our schemes provide a clear path to measurable impact, transparency, and long-term value. Together, let’s shape a tourism industry that responsibly celebrates Sri Lanka’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Sustainable Tourism Certification Schemes

The Green Key

The Green Key

The green key criteria offer a practical framework for implementing sustainable practices across various tourism sectors like hotels, campsites, and attractions. Green key covers below key areas.
The Green Globe

The Green Globe

The Green Globe certification program establishes a set of criteria for sustainable tourism operations across various travel and tourism businesses, including accommodation, transportation, and attractions.
EarthCheck

EarthCheck

EarthCheck offers a science-based approach to sustainable tourism certification, catering to various sectors like hotels, destinations, and even event organizers. Breakdown of the key areas of EarthCheck are as follow.
Travelife provides

Travelife provides

Travelife provides a globally recognized certification scheme for sustainable tourism, catering to both tour operators/agents and accommodations. They focus on responsible practices throughout the supply chain.
Green Destinations

Green Destinations

Green Destinations criteria target entire destinations such as cities, regions, islands, etc.
GSTC

GSTC

The GSTC criteria serve as a globally recognized benchmark for sustainable tourism practices. They apply to various sectors of the tourism industry, including hotels and tour operators. The criteria has developed to cover four key areas.
Green Choice

Green Choice

Green Choice Sustainable Tourism Standard is a certification program designed to promote eco-friendly and socially responsible practices within the tourism industry by Control Union. It focuses on reducing the environmental impact of tourism operations, encouraging resource efficiency, and fostering positive interactions with local communities.