Green Key Criteria Revision Process – Join the External Hearing Phase
Green Key is pleased to announce the launch of the external hearing phase for the proposed revision of the Green Key criteria, starting the 10th of October 2025.
We therefore invite you to share your input on the revised global sustainability criteria — the foundation of one of the world’s leading environmental certification programme for tourism and hospitality.
This comprehensive update ensures that the Green Key standards remain rigorous, practical, and fully aligned with international sustainability frameworks and responsible tourism practices.
The proposed new criteria are now available for review, and this open consultation welcomes input from all — whether you are a certified establishment, National Operator, partner organisation, sustainability expert, policymaker, academic, NGO representative, or simply passionate about sustainable tourism.
Your feedback will help ensure that the updated criteria reflect diverse perspectives and real-world applications from across the global Green Key network and the wider sustainability community.
Feedback gathered through this external hearing will directly form the final version of the criteria, which are expected to take effect towards the end of 2026.
We encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues, networks, and anyone engaged in tourism, hospitality, or sustainability — together, we can strengthen the foundation of Green Key and continue to raise the global standard for environmental and social excellence in tourism.
Thank you for contributing to this important milestone!
Access the proposed criteria and submission guidelines on the Green Key International website by filling out the form below: