{"id":2362,"date":"2021-07-08T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ficha.fr\/?p=2362"},"modified":"2021-10-14T10:50:09","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T10:50:09","slug":"les-labels-decotourisme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ficha.fr\/en\/les-labels-decotourisme","title":{"rendered":"Ecotourism labels"},"content":{"rendered":"

We know it, you know it, labels and certifications are multiplying in the era of greenwashing<\/a>. So it is important to know what ecotourism labels actually mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eco-lodge<\/a> :\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you may have guessed, this label is reserved for lodges, but eco-friendly ones. These are lodges built around respect for the environment and the preservation of natural resources. For example, the electricity comes from a green electricity supplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to be put in touch with eco-lodges in your area, you can find them on the site G\u00eetes de France<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bio Hotels<\/a> : <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not really a label, but rather a certificate of membership. These establishments have at the heart of their approach 100% green electricity, controlled consumption of resources, the use of recycled paper, a reduction in plastic and constant optimization of CO2. The CO2 footprint of the member companies is recorded every two years to allow for continuous optimization, and there are even a few that are already climate neutral or positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small important point\u2026 no establishment has yet obtained this certificate in France. We will have to wait a little longer to enlarge the circle of 6 countries that it covers. In any case, in these hotels, you will find meals that come from certified organic agriculture as well as organic and natural cosmetics, just as certified!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Ecolabel<\/a> : \u00a0\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This label is valid for tourist accommodation, but also for visiting sites (ecotourism gem label). This is the clearest label of all those we found for our next vacation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To obtain it, candidates must meet very specific conditions in relation to: general management (staff training, customer information, consumption monitoring), reducing energy and water consumption, as well as reducing and sorting waste and wastewater. And there is a little bonus: the promotion of ecological transport and the information they provide in relation to European Ecolabels!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the Afnor list<\/a> establishments with this label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greenglobe<\/a> : \u00a0\u00a0<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Green Globe certification requires companies to make a strong, long-term commitment. They must demonstrate significant improvements during an on-site audit conducted every two years to maintain their certification, as is the case for the ski resort The Grand Massif<\/a>, For example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The requirements? Have sustainable development management to support local sectors, while protecting the environment! In your search you will find three levels of certification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Certified: which meets at least 50 % requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Golden: which has been certified for 5 consecutive years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Platinum: which has been certified for 10 consecutive years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Green Key<\/a> : \u00a0\u00a0<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

It is the first international sustainable tourism label for tourist accommodation and restaurants (and it is one of the kings of ecotourism labels!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To have this label, establishments must have an environmental policy and a socially responsible approach. To do this, they need to implement a lot of actions: such as having intelligent waste management, controlling energy and water consumption, making responsible purchases (especially for food and maintenance), among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honestly, sustainable tourism is possible! Now\u2026 have fun exploring the different lists and dreaming about your next vacation! And even if you are one of those who have a back of steel for bivouacking, don\u2019t forget to measure your carbon footprint, here are two tools: Greentripper<\/a> And Goodplanet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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