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Certification

Go Green Sustainability

Certification for small & medium sized businesses in any sector

Businesses that want top quality, authentic certified “green” credentials for implementing systems wide sustainability practices need look no further.

The pressure from consumers and clients to practice sustainable values is increasing and at the same time, there is a growing demand for true accountability, that can be trusted. Independently verified awards stand out in a busy marketplace and provide trusted proof of a business’s claims, motivation and will attract the more conscious clients looking for services aligned with their own beliefs.

We are a dedicated, passionate team providing hands on professional certification services using a step-by-step recognised framework. We take a holistic approach to embedding sustainable practices across your organisation working alongside your designated key leader and green team. This certification is an excellent choice as a principal certificate of sustainability, for any small to medium sized business, but also works well as a transition towards a Green Globe certification for businesses with more than 100 employees.

Our certifications compliance standards are based on and aligned to recognised global industry benchmarks from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and ISO standards.

"Lucy helped us through the process of certification with great advice and information. Extremely professional and always available for questions. It was important for us to attain this certification so that our clients can see where our values lie and the importance we place on the environment and ethical business practices."

Karen Whittaker - Paradise Rentals Barbados

Certification Process

Step 1

A phone discussion to assess your business, outline the standard criteria and suggest the right certification package for you.

Step 2

Auditor will assess which (if any) standards are not applicable to your business and remove prior to sending the list of standards.

Step 3

Sign the contract and pay the 30% deposit and select payment options. We email you the list of criteria standards and set up a Dropbox link.

Step 4

There is 6-12 months (larger businesses 12 months) to complete the process, during which time your assigned manager is just a phone call away.

Step 5

Once we have agreed your evidence will comply with the minimum number of standards the audit is booked, paid for and completed. Certification documents arrive within a week.

We offer a FREE phone call to discuss sustainability and your business

Certification Details

1 | Compliance standards

2 | Costs

3 | Audits

4 | Continuation

There are over 100 compliance standards, including 38 mandatory ones. Non-Applicable standards are removed after the initial phone discussion and in some cases. To gain certification a 50% minimum pass rate is required. The aim is to improve each year, complying with more standards. We review the standards each year to keep in line with global sustainability benchmark changes.

Audits are carried out by our professional auditor. The auditor will visit the site to check and collect evidence of the compliance criteria, this will include talking to employees and service providers. Audits are carried out on a yearly basis, to ensure compliance is maintained, in order to keep your certified badge. You are informed on the audit day your score, award level and areas that could be improved.

We continue to support and advise you throughout the renewal years as you continue your journey. The certified badge we give you for your website is linked to your achievements on our website so your customers can verify your claims. The continuing years certification renewals are reduced in price (see pricing). The standards are re-evaluated each year to keep up with global responsible best practices. Certifications are renewed yearly to ensure compliance is maintained in order to keep your certified badge.

Pricing

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for you to achieve your sustainability goals. We provide a high level of service that caters for all business budgets, capabilities, knowledge and workforce.

Premium Package

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Provide comprehensive criteria guidance

Unlimited pre-audit guidance & advice

Set up Drop Box repository for documents

Bi-monthly team calls

Provide appropriate policy documents

Assistance to source alternative resources

Guide local community initiatives

Communications strategy guidance

Energy, water and waste reduction and management strategies

Scope 1 & 2 Carbon Emissions calculation guidance and support

Benchmark natural resource usage, CO2 emissions and waste

Provide a managed service of monthly task setting and continuous action plan to keep momentum

Provide certification award and certified logo to use across business networks

Provide an Audit Report and Year 2 Action Plan

Workplace Health & Safety Policy

Equality, Inclusivity, Diversity Policy

These prices are based on hotel room numbers and staff numbers for businesses.

Small 1- 15 staff or rooms

£1500

Medium 16 - 40 staff or rooms

£2500

Large 41 - 100 staff or rooms

£4000

Businesses/Hotels over 100 staff or rooms

£5500

These prices are reduced by 40% for the annual renewal years continuing support and audit to ensure compliance is maintained. (see further information below)

No VAT charged

Prices are based on businesses located in the South East of England and South London region; anything further afield would need a free assessment to provide a quotation.

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