Green Key Global named '2024 Sustainable Hospitality Certification Leader of the Year'

Owned and operated by the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA,) Green Key Global certification validates hotel properties' sustainability claims and gives hoteliers the tools needed to combat climate crises, target eco-conscious consumers, reach corporate and brand sustainability targets, and meet OTA requirements. Its standardized programs, resources, and tools support its members in mapping out their efforts to improve.

A roster of hotel companies across the continent including Accor, Best Western, Choice Hotels, Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Highgate, Hyatt, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International and more, continue to lead the way as some of Green Key Global’s partners committed to sustainability through their involvement with the third-party certification program.

HAC created Green Key Global in 1994 to certify hotels’ environmental sustainability policies and processes, and its certification criteria are aligned with all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Hotels complete a robust assessment and audit process to measure their performance in areas such as energy and water conservation, land use, hazardous and solid waste management, indoor air quality and more.