Turn of events: EarthCheck launches suite of solutions to empower sustainability in the global events industry
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In the past few years, studies have estimated the global events industry emits the same amount of greenhouse gases each year as the United States of America. But the world has changed, and the regulatory environments shifting across Europe and beyond have forced event venues, organisers and delegates to rethink and take action on the way their industry views sustainability.
EarthCheck partners with IPDT and Green Growth to deliver new sustainability products and resources for the Portuguese tourism industry
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EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism, has developed a new set of sustainability products and services to support the Portuguese tourism industry.
EarthCheck welcomes the EU Green Claims Directive
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As the world’s leading certification, consulting and advisory group for sustainable destinations and tourism organisations, EarthCheck welcomes the recent passage of the EU Green Claims Directive, and the broader implications it has for global consumer protection.
EarthCheck partners with Västerbotten to support Swedish sustainable tourism
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EarthCheck, the world’s leading certification, consulting and advisory group for sustainable destinations and tourism, is partnering with Västerbotten to support sustainable outcomes in the Swedish province.
The road to 2032: Queensland destinations work towards globally recognised sustainability certification
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Five Queensland destinations have joined the ranks of EarthCheck’s Leading Destinations of the World™ under the Queensland Government’s Eco-Certified Tourism Destination Program, and are setting their sights on delivering sustainable action in their communities.
Unpacking net zero: Is offsetting enough?
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Net zero emissions has become a rallying cry for national, state and local governments, as well as individual companies, as they set targets for their climate commitments. But is ‘offsetting’ enough to get there?
Sustainability by design: EarthCheck unveils new Building Planning and Design Standard
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EarthCheck has updated its industry-leading Building Planning and Design Standard to offer an even more comprehensive framework for sustainability in planning, design and construction.
EarthCheck welcomes Dr Steve Newman as Chief Sustainability Officer
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At a time when Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are more important than ever for businesses, Dr Steve Newman has joined EarthCheck to enhance its range of ESG services that help organisations to embed sustainability within every level of their operations.
A recipe for disaster management: EarthCheck launches new disaster resilience course
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For tourism operators, the next disaster is a matter of ‘when’, not ‘if’. That’s why EarthCheck has partnered with the Queensland Tourism Industry Council to help businesses better prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disaster situations.
Regent Taipei partners with EarthCheck, pioneering sustainability in Taiwan’s luxury hotel sector
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In a landmark development for Taiwan’s hospitality industry, Silks Hotel Group is thrilled to announce that Regent Taipei has joined the prestigious EarthCheck Certified status.
EarthCheck’s new carbon calculators give users the clearest picture of their emissions yet
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EarthCheck, the world’s leading certification, consulting and advisory group for the tourism industry, has unveiled three new carbon calculators that will enable tourism operators to understand, manage, and reduce their emissions more effectively than ever before.
It pays to do the right thing: How ESG reporting drives business value
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ESG reporting isn’t just about regulatory compliance. By incorporating ESG principles into your strategy, you can showcase your commitment to sustainability and drive real value for your business.