Certification

Green Globe International

http://www.greenglobe.com/

An international certification programme based on standards that relate to a number of tourism activities and covers corporate social responsibility, environment, energy, and conservation.

Green tourism business scheme

http://www.green-business.co.uk/

The GTBS is the national sustainable tourism certification scheme for the UK.

High Environmental Quality

http://www.assohqe.org/

This non-profit association uses a set of green standards to optimize the design and construction of refurbished and new buildings in France. It focuses on reducing the consumption of natural resources and the discharge of pollutants, as well as on enhancing the comfort and the health conditions of buildings.

Indonesian Ecolabelling Institute

http://www.lei.or.id/tentang-sertifikasi-lei

The Indonesian Ecolabelling Institute (LEI-Lembaga Eko­la­bel Indone­sia) is a non-profit, constituent based organization that develops forest certification systems promoting just and sustainable forest resource management in Indonesia. As a constituent based organization, LEI retains independence and transparency; both necessary for the credibility of forest certification.

Integrated Production of Wine

http://www.ipw.co.za/

An industry-wide, audited, technical system of sustainable wine production. The guidance covers all cultivation aspects such as correct selection of cultivars, vineyard layout, irrigation, Integrated Pest Management, pruning, etc. It contains a specific chapter on biodiversity.

International Centre for Responsible Tourism

http://www.icrtourism.org/

A post-graduate training and research centre that works with governments, international agencies, the tourism industry, and destinations to develop and promote strong policy frameworks and standards for making tourism more sustainable.

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)

http://www.ifoam.org

IFOAM is an umbrella organization for the organic movement, uniting more than 750 member organizations in 116 countries. IFOAM standards include general principles, standards, and certifications for biodiversity conservation on farms.

ISEAL Alliance

http://www.isealalliance.org/

Global association for social and environmental standards. Working with established and emerging voluntary standard systems, ISEAL develops guidance and helps strengthen the effectiveness and impact of these standards.

Japan Eco-system Farming Association (JEFA)

http://www.npo-jefa.com/

JEFA is a non-profit organization for the certification of organically grown produce, and also provides resources and training on sustainable farming techniques.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=19...

LEED was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is an international green building certification system based on criteria related to achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.