Recognized Certifications

Below are a list of recognized certifications in each their own respective categories.

Accommodations

• The Hotel Association of Canada's (HAC) Green Key Eco-Rating Program
• Audubon GreenLeaf™ Eco-Rating Program
• Green Hotel Association
• Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economics (CERES) Green Hotel Initiative
• Green Globe 21
• National Geographic Geotourism Award
• Ecotel Certification
• International Tourism Partnership
• Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
• Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada
• Energy Star Qualified Buildings
• Acknowledged by their national tourism association's environmental awards scheme.

Catering/Food & Beverage

• Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
• Fair Trade Certified
• USDA Certified Organic
• Conseil des Appellations Agrolimentaires du Québec

Décor & Trade Show Rentals

• The Sierra Eco Label
• VeriFlora™
• The Flower Label Program (FLP)
• Rainforest Alliance Certification

Event Logistics

• EcoLogo Program
• Audubon GreenLeaf™ Eco-Rating Program
• Green-e Program
• Gold Standard

Printing, Promotional Materials & Gifts

• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
• EcoLogo Program
• The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC)
• The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® Program (SFI)
• American Tree Farm System (ATFS)s
• Member of Waterless Printing Association
• Rainforest Alliance
• Green Seal

Transportation & Tours

• Green Globe 21 (GG21) Sustainable Travel & Tourism Certification
• International Ecotourism Standard (IES)
• Blue Flag
• Green Seal
• Tourism Industry Association of Canada Code of Ethics & Guidelines for Sustainable Tourism
• World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Membership Travel Program
• Transport Canada's ecoAUTO Rebate Program
• International Tourism Partnership

Venues

• The Hotel Association of Canada's (HAC) Green Key Eco-Rating Program
• Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
• Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA)
• Audubon Green Leaf™ Eco-Rating Program
• BS 8901:2007
• Green Hotels Association
• Green Globe 21
• National Geographic Geotourism Award
• Ecotel Certification
• Acknowledged by their national tourism association's environmental awards scheme.

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