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GreenSign Hotel

GreenSign Hotel

The sustainability certification for the hotel industry worldwide
The sustainability certification for the hotel industry worldwide

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.

Our GreenSign certificate is awarded on the basis of a certification system. This means that the GreenSign certificate meets EU-wide requirements for the use of a sustainability label. It guarantees transparency and credibility for businesses that want to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. At the same time, it strengthens the confidence of guests and partners in the company’s responsible actions.

The advantages of a GreenSign certification

Umweltmanagementsystem

Environmental management system

As a guide for structured, green corporate management
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Optimization

Effective conservation of resources and cost savings
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Engagement

Customer loyalty & gaining new target groups
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Company Branding

Strengthening employee satisfaction and loyalty
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GreenSign Community Advantages

Membership in the GreenSign Community for exchange with sustainable partners
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GreenSign Events

Opportunity to participate in networking events and joint climate protection campaigns
Prices of the GreenSign Hotel certification

Sustainability certification with GreenSign Hotel is always for 3 years. Every 3 years, the hotel’s sustainability performance is reviewed with a catalogue of questions and a personal audit on site. The price for the annual licence fees depends on the size of the hotel (number of rooms). All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT.

Certification

up to 10 rooms – EUR 250 p.a.

11 rooms or more  – EUR 990 p.a.

41 rooms or more – EUR 1.490 p.a.

101 rooms or more – EUR 2.100 p.a.

+ Audit fee

once during the term

EUR 1.950

plus travelling expenses of the auditor at cost

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.
GreenSign Hotel Zertifizierungskatalog

These hotel groups already work with GreenSign

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Althoff Hotels Logo
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Lindner Hotel Group
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3 steps to GreenSign Hotel certification

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Place a certification order

After you have submitted the completed order from, 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.

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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%.

Hotel am Schwanenhaus
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.
Blonde Frau
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.
Waldhotel Stuttgart Joerg 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.
CEO 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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