Inspiring & empowering organisations to create meaningful change with
Catalysts for tangible, measurable change
ECOsmart is the leading certification system for hotels, meeting venues, short stay apartments and pubs with meeting rooms. It is increasingly recognised as the credible and affordable marque that organisations can display to demonstrate their commitment to environmental sustainability and achievement of recognised standards.
Inspiring & empowering meaningful change.
The leading certification used by organisations around the globe to demonstrate their commitment to environmental sustainability.
How it works
Greater Sustainability Starts Here
Start your journey by registering your property on the ECOsmart portal and add your property profile. Pay your annual subscription fee.
It's Quick, Simple & Intuitive
Complete the online survey using the ECOsmart online system. You’re on your way to being part of the positive change!
Your Green Credentials will be Recognised
Submit your completed survey. Our team of experts will review your submission and confirm the award level. Download your certificate. Now it’s time to shout about your achievement!
And Enjoy Ecosmart Flex Appeal
ECOsmart is the only certification that continually recognises your sustainability improvements, upgrading your ECOsmart certification level accordingly.
My ECOsmart Portal
The ECOsmart management tool is designed for ease of use, seamlessly guiding you on your path to greater sustainability. It provides a complete overview, project management, and essential management information, all accessible through our user-friendly portal.
KEY BENEFITS:
- Free certification upgrades: Auto-tracking of your ongoing sustainability improvements, enables upgrading of your ECOsmart certification
- Group management: Efficiently certify and manage hotel groups, streamlining the process to avoid duplicated work
- UN Sustainable Development Goals integration: All survey questions are tagged to specific UN SDG’s. Filter & focus on questions most relevant to your objectives.
- Centralised management information: Access vital MI in one place. Make informed decisions and track your sustainability performance.
The ECOsmart certification provides a quality stamp of approval that helps companies make a sustainable decision when booking a hotel, meeting venue or serviced apartment.
We’re compliant with Travalyst criteria
We are pleased to share that ECOsmart by Greengage has been independently reviewed and deemed compliant with Travalyst’s criteria. ECOsmartwill therefore be included in Travalyst’s list of sustainability certifications, standards and schemes for accommodation providers, in an initiative aiming to increase transparency globally, and drive consistency in the information presented to travellers.
Travalyst’s list is publicly available here.
Measuring Your Sustainability
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Our ECOsmart survey focuses on five key areas, aligning with the GSTC criteria and ISO 14024 standards. Each area is linked to specific UN Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability. The survey also incorporates Travalyst requirements and insights from industry experts, providing you with well-rounded guidance to enhance your sustainability efforts.
Silverstone
ECOsmart Platinum venue installed over 2,700 solar panels for green energy
Focusing on the Footprint
Focusing on the property’s environmental footprint reveals a pathway to a more environmentally friendly and sustainable building. Opportunities open up for optimising light, heat and water management. Moving to 100% renewable energy sources enables you to reduce your carbon footprint, improve your energy security and significantly reduce your energy costs.
15Hatfields
ECOsmart Platinum venue has eradicated single-use plastic
Reduce, Re-Use & Recycle
Traditionally a large volume of food, packaging and non-food waste is produced by hospitality and hotel venues. The focus here is on creating a meaningful plan for reducing waste, eliminating single use plastics and recycling everything you can. In addition to improved sustainability, it can also benefit the bottom line in terms of reducing food costs.
Wyboston Lakes
ECOsmart Platinum venue has 30 chargers for electric vehicles
Adjusting the Environment
This is about bringing green initiatives to your property and adjusting the environment and facilities to incorporate eco-friendly elements that enhance rather than detract from the guest experience.
Friends House
ECOsmart Platinum member uses fresh and locally sourced ingredients in their meeting rooms, café and restaurant.
Healthy, Sustainable Options
Offering healthy options and having environmentally friendly products, plus adopting a purchasing plan that favours nearby growers and food providers is a great way to support local suppliers whilst also reducing carbon emissions associated with transportation.
Did You Know?
ECOsmart Platinum Venue donates surplus foods to local food banks
Staff, Customers & Suppliers
And finally, your organisation’s commitment to best-practice environmental and social sustainability. In particular we look for an approach that engages and supports staff, customers, suppliers and your local area.
Certifications covering hotels, venues, serviced apartments, pubs and inns.
The ECOsmart certification adds credibility to your green initiatives and identifies any gaps to prioritise improvements… making sure you’re on the right track.
Membership Packages
ECOsmart Platinum Certification Process
Exceptional venues qualify for Platinum-level ECOsmart status. For properties wanting to achieve this ultimate level of recognition (beyond Gold Status) we require an on-site validation audit. This maintains the integrity of our highest sustainability certification tier and provides valuable one-to-one feedback from our auditors. Plus, Platinum-certified properties automatically become part of the exclusive Platinum Inner Circle whose members attend regular Inner Circle meetings.
The audit fee is £500 + VAT, covering:
- Physical verification of sustainability claims
- Systems and infrastructure inspection
- Staff interviews
- Documentation review
- Best practice recommendations
Platinum-certified venues gain exclusive access to quarterly Inner Circle meetings, featuring:
- Best practice sharing sessions
- Host venue sustainability tours
- Networking with fellow Platinum venues
- Latest sustainability trends and innovations
This robust validation process ensures ECOsmart Platinum remains the benchmark for exceptional sustainable hospitality.
Conference & Awards
What an inspiring day! The amazing turnout at this year’s Sustainability Conference and Awards was an encouraging indication of the desire from industry colleagues to come and learn about best practice and be inspired to take action.
Both the attendees and guest speakers reaffirmed our shared dedication to drive positive change and serves as a testament to our commitment to growth, an eagerness to learn, and a passion for exchanging ideas.
Together we are paving the way towards a brighter, more sustainable future.
ECOsmart for groups
At ECOsmart, we are revolutionising sustainability management for groups and multi-site operations with our cutting-edge solutions, designed to simplify and enhance your efforts through:
- A dedicated group section in the My ECOsmart portal where head office can effortlessly complete up to 60% of the required questions, with automatic answer population for each site, particularly in critical areas like ESG compliance.
- Streamlined processes that empower individual sites to focus on key tasks without duplicating efforts.
- Group-wide reporting capabilities that deliver a clear and comprehensive overview of your sustainability efforts.
- A dedicated group account manager, offering expert support every step of the way.
- Visual tracking of all properties via our innovative ECOmap, providing an easy overview of sustainability progress.
Our platform ensures your group achieves sustainability targets efficiently and effectively.
We recently onboarded a group of 33 venues, guiding them to achieve Gold ECOsmart certification. Within just two months they successfully completed the process and had their site visit. With our on-going support they successfully navigated the requirements for full compliance with the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI). At ECOsmart, our innovative technology and expert guidance ensures success for multi-site groups.
Collaborate with ECOmap
ECOsmart certified properties are automatically added to the ECOmap venue searching tool. Greengage partners who book accommodation and meetings have access too. Our vision is to create a community – connecting organisations and promoting their sustainable stories and achievement.