The Green Key programme has regained a National Operator for hotels in Malta and Gozo, following the Malta Tourism Authority’s recent endorsement of Green Key as one of the schemes that will replace the current eco-certification scheme for hotels.
Nature Trust – FEE Malta officially reclaimed the role of coordinating the Green Key certifications on a national level on the 12th of March 2024. The event was attended by many special guests, including Mr Carlo Micallef, the CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority, who opened the ceremony. Three presentations were given by Ms Fatima Viera, the Green Key National Operator from Portugal, Mr Pedro Teixeira from the Green Key certified Neya Hotels chain in Portugal, and Mr Vincent Attard, the Executive President of Nature Trust – FEE Malta and the new National Operator for Malta for Green Key.
The event also included a workshop session on the Green Key criteria and the compliance obligations facilitated by Adi Associates Environmental Consultants Ltd, who have been appointed as the national auditors for Green Key in Malta.
Commenting on the recent collaboration with Green Key, Mr Vincent Attard said:
“We are delighted once again to represent Green Key in Malta. As FEE representatives locally for over 22 years, we felt it was only natural for us to take on this additional programme to further strengthen environmental performance and education in the Maltese Islands. We feel that Green Key is a truly holistic international eco-certificate as it does not just promote environmental improvements but also addresses social and cultural aspects too. Another important aspect for us is its environmental education side”.
Adi Associates will be responsible for conducting the annual audits and assigning the Green Key certificate to compliant hotels. Mr Adrian Mallia, Managing Director at Adi Associates, described the opportunity as “a challenging one, yet one we are prepared for. Having audited hotels under the national eco-certification scheme for over 15 years and being an ISO14001 certified company with qualified environmental auditors, Adi Associates has the relevant experience and expertise to work with Green Key to ensure a transparent and veracious certification process for as many Maltese establishments as possible. “
More information on Green Key can be obtained from the Green Key website: https://www.greenkey.global/. Information on the Green Key certification programme in Malta can be obtained from the Green Key Malta website: Green Key Malta, or by contacting Nature Trust Malta - FEE: info@naturetrustmalta.org