Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Consultancy

Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification Support

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC) establishes and manages global standards for sustainable travel and tourism.

Our expert advisors can get your hotel’s management team ready for your certification audit through our specialist Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle and Root Cause Analysis:

  • Scalable consultancy to help any size hotel in the UK or Europe through the GSTC certification process.
  • Progress from a remote GAP analysis through to hands-on guidance to put the required systems in place.
  • A single consultancy for everything, including policy management, waste audit, GHG emissions, and staff training.

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The Number 1 Hotel Certification

Key features of our service:

  • Sustainability Management System Development:
    Establishing and implementing a tailored sustainability policy.
    Defining roles and responsibilities for sustainability initiatives.
    Monitoring and reporting on sustainability performance.
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
    Ensuring adherence to local and International laws related to tourism, labour and the environment.
  • Environmental Standards and Compliance:
    Supporting energy efficiency, water conservation and waste management Initiatives.
    Assisting in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and implementation of renewable energy solutions.
    Encouraging biodiversity protection and minimisation of environmental impact.
  • Cultural and Social Responsibility:
    Promoting cultural heritage conservation and community engagement.
    Advising on equitable hiring practices, gender equality and staff well-being.
    Ensuring respect for local communities and their rights.
  • Supply Chain Management:
    Vetting and selecting suppliers based on sustainable and ethical practices.
    Encouraging responsible sourcing and purchasing policies.
  • Customer and Guest Engagement:
    Developing educational materials and activities to promote sustainable tourism to guests.
    Enhancing guest satisfaction through environmentally and socially responsible experiences.
  • Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:
    Creating transparent communication strategies for stakeholders.
    Assisting with sustainability reports aligned with GSTC requirements.
  • Auditing and Pre-Certification Readiness:
    Conducting pre-audits to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
    Preparing documentation and evidence required for GSTC certification.
  • Training and Capacity Building:
    Delivering workshops and training sessions for staff on sustainability practices.
    Building internal capacity to manage and sustain long-term compliance.
  • Continuous Improvement and Monitoring:
    Establishing mechanism for on-going assessment and enhancement of sustainability efforts.
    Providing guidance for re-certification and updates in GSTC standards.