Certifications: LEED Certification level: Platinum (80+ points earned)
Green Key (greenkey.global)
Green Tourism Active (GTA Global) - Certification level: Green Champion (80% pass rate)
Fair Trade Tourism (Southern Africa)
Travelife
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly? Written environmental policy statement in place
The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
Rainwater collection and usage
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label
Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
Organic waste is composted
Zero-waste hotel/accommodation
Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room
Air-conditioning and heating automatically switches off when windows are open
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years