Accor

Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries in 5 400 properties, 10 000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces.

The Group has one of the industry’s most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 40 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor aims to empower every team member, guest, owner, and partner to play an active role in taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion. 

Accor was the first hospitality Group to set an ambitious science-based emissions reduction target: -46% absolute emissions by 2030 compared to the 2019 base year, validated by the SBTi; with an ultimate goal of Net Zero emissions by 2050. To date, 84% of hotels in the Accor network have also successfully removed 46 types of single use plastics in their guest experience.

 Accor has chosen Green Key as one of their preferred certification partners to assist them in their external eco-certification of Accor properties.  

Aurinkomatkat

Aurinkomatkat is Finland’s biggest and most trusted tour operator and a part of Finnair Group. Since 1963 Aurinkomatkat has provided package holidays from Finland to number of destinations all over the world. They want to ensure that future generations can enjoy the diversity of the world, travel, and create meaningful encounters. Thus, they are committed to fostering sustainable and responsible tourism in the long term. Aurinkomatkat actively strives to reduce the negative impacts of tourism, strengthen its positive effects in destinations, and is committed to developing and promoting sustainable tourism in collaboration with various stakeholders – by focusing on the impacts of their value chain, hotel partnerships, long-term local partnerships, and destination communities.

Aurinkomatkat partnered with Green Key in September 2022 to enhance the sustainability of their hotel portfolio, raise awareness of hotel-related sustainability challenges and opportunities both internally and externally, and encourage all Aurinkomatkat hotel partners to embark on their own sustainability initiatives.

BWH Hotels

BWH Hotels is a leading global hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels®.

The global enterprise boasts approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide. With 19 unique brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotels suits the needs of developers and guests in every market as each brand offers its own personality and style.

Built on the foundation of Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR), an iconic hotel brand that boasts over 70 years of legacy and experience, BWH Hotel Group was formed following BWHR’s acquisition of another renowned hotel brand, WorldHotels Collection. WorldHotels boasts a stunning collection of hotels and resorts in premier destinations around the world in the upper upscale and luxury segments.

The company’s diverse portfolio of brands includes Best Western®, Best Western Plus®, Best Western Premier®, Vīb®, GLō®, Aiden®, Sadie®, BW Premier Collection®, BW Signature Collection®, @HOME by Best WesternSM, and Executive Residency by Best Western®. WorldHotels® Luxury, WorldHotels® Elite, WorldHotels® Distinctive, and WorldHotels® Crafted brands are also offered. Completing its portfolio, Best Western offers SureStay®, SureStay Plus®, SureStay Collection®, and SureStay Studio®.

At the heart of each of these brands is the caring spirit shared by hoteliers and their hotel teams across the globe. They are united by their deep commitment to delivering exceptional experiences and exceeding guest expectations with every stay.

Since 2015 Green Key has cooperated with BWH Hotels within Scandinavia and Iceland. In 2024 a global-scale cooperation agreement has been signed.

Ennismore

Ennismore is the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with creativity and purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, which holds a majority shareholding.

Historic Hotels Europe

Historic Hotels of Europe is a unique collection of independent historic hotels, castles, palaces, villas, monasteries, convents and other ancient treasures in 20+ countries across Europe. Historic Hotels of Europe handpicks dream properties in captivating destinations across the continent, all inspired by millennia of prosperity, charm, intrigue, romance and cultured creativity.

Their aim is to give the guest that ‘something special’, a genuine, one-of-a-kind experience. It could be living like a lord or lady at a 16th century manor, or a spa-based bliss on a Mediterranean island. Guests can crave a quaint townhouse among the cobbled paths of an old city, or dream of a grand hotel in the Alpine air. Discover the quirks, drama and fascinating stories behind these luxurious stays, both past and present. 

The main purpose of Historic Hotels of Europe is to protect each property’s heritage - preserving and improving them to ensure that travellers from the world over can get to know their amazing stories.

IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 18 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,900 in the development pipeline.

IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow responsible plan sets out the company’s ambitions to help shape the future of responsible travel together with those who stay, work and partner with us. Aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the plan serves as a powerful framework for how IHG can focus its efforts to deliver its purpose of True Hospitality for Good in five key areas: our people; communities; carbon and energy; waste; and water.

IHG has chosen Green Key as a preferred third-party eco-certification provider in order for the IHG hotels to have an external recognition of their sustainability efforts. 

Jet2holidays

Jet2holidays – the UK’s largest tour operator - alongside airline Jet2.com, provide award winning flights and package holidays to over 65 sun, city and ski destinations from 11 UK airports. Working with over 4,000 hotel partners, Jet2holidays have a holiday for everyone. Customers can search from a range of holiday types, whether wanting to explore the world’s cities via Jet2CityBreaks, have their own space through Jet2Villas, holiday in luxury or enjoy a party getaway from the Jet2holidays Indulgent Escapes and VIBE packages.  

Jet2holidays knows holidays make amazing memories, but responsible tourism means considering the impact travel has on cultures, communities and the environment. That’s why the company launched its Jet2 Net Zero sustainability strategy which outlines key milestones to operate more sustainably. Actions taken to date include purchase of up to 146 more efficient aircraft and an investment in a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant. Jet2holidays have also launched a Certified Sustainable Hotel labelling scheme, so customers can easily pick hotels that are taking action to reduce their environmental impact.

In partnership with Green Key, Jet2holidays also launched a new Sustainable Hotel Charter, which encourages hotel partners to gain Green Key certification. Hotels that meet the Green Key criteria are added to the Jet2holidays Certified Sustainable Hotels collection – a new category for hotels that meet a GSTC recognised standard for sustainability.

Motel One

Motel One has made it its priority to sustainably improve the hospitality world through its business activities. No matter whether it’s through climate protection, the purchase of sustainable products, being a multi-award-winning employer or through societal commitment. For this the group has launched the ‘One Planet. One Future.’ programme which is based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. 

With external certifications, Motel One is underlining its commitment to sustainable development and is obtaining objective confirmation that the ESG measures it has already put in place have been effective.

In July Motel One signed a cooperation agreement with Green Key to certify all Motel One Group hotels. The certifications will portray the high environmental and socio-economic standards through rigorous verifications and auditing processes.

NH Hotel Group

NH Hotel Group is part of Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor based in Thailand. NH Hotel Group operates three brands: NH Collection Hotels, NH Hotels and nhow. NH Hotel Group operates more than 350 hotels in more than 30 countries.

NH Hotel Group conveys human rights and ethical business principles in the way it works throughout its value chain: shareholders, customers, partners, suppliers, and employees, promoting responsible alliances through two main pillars: UP FOR PLANET and UP FOR PEOPLE.

Sustainability has gained even more relevance for NH Hotel Group, with the aim of contributing positively to the planet’s environmental and social wellbeing. In 2022, NH Hotel Group was recognized as one of the most sustainable companies in the sector according to the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, and of the Company’s aims is to continue to lead this ranking. To this end, several lines of work have been defined that will form the basis on which NH Hotel Group defines an action plan to operate in a decarbonized world in the long term.

NH Hotel Group has chosen Green Key as a preferred third-party eco-certification provider in order for the NH hotels to have an external recognition of their sustainability efforts. 

Radisson Hotel Group

Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups, with eight distinctive hotel brands made up of more than 1,400 hotels in 114 countries around the world.

Radisson Hotel Group is built on the equity and global awareness of our leading brand, Radisson®, to drive awareness and increase marketing efficiency across the global portfolio. Radisson Hotel Group brings a refreshed commitment to hospitality leadership to meet the changing travel industry and the bespoke needs of our guests. 

“Ethical business practices are at the core of our culture and we are committed to caring for our people, our communities and the planet. We believe this is essential to a running a thriving business and our responsibility as a global citizen. Our program includes:

• Think People – Caring for people in our hotels and the value chain.

• Think Community – Contributing to communities in which we work and partnering with organizations that provide basic human needs such as food and shelter, and create better future for local children and youth.

• Think Planet – Practicing and championing sustainable business practices to reduce carbon, energy water and waste.”

Radisson Hotel Group actively participates in driving innovation and positive impact in the hospitality industry. Since 2010, Radisson has been an international hotel chain partner of Green Key and has committed to eco-labelling all hotels. Currently, more than 220 Rezidor hotels have been awarded with the Green Key, and Radisson has worked with Green Key to introduce the eco-label in various countries.