A Holistic Approach To Sustainable Management

We recognize that sustainability means different things to different people. Environmental management, social responsibility, and economic viability are all at the forefront of sustainable business management.

Your challenge: Determine how the principles of sustainability fit the unique attributes of your organization.

Our approach: We provide you with the tools and expertise you need to assess your impacts, chart a course of action, and thoughtfully manage your business while protecting the natural, cultural, and economic assets you depend on.

Can your organization benefit from an educational framework designed to help you measure and manage your impacts?

Are you looking to validate your sustainability efforts, or receive recognition you can utilize to tell your Sustainability Story to customers?

 Are you ready to take charge of your future and contribute to the long-term health of your business, your community, and the planet?

Our flagship program, the Sustainable Tourism Education Program (STEP) provides you with the tools you need to design and execute your own sustainability management plan, built on a foundation of globally-recognized best practices. Along the way, you’ll set goals that guide your long-term thinking, while identifying consistent opportunities for return on investment.

The STEP program includes components created with specific industry sectors in mind, including:

STEP Sustainability Toolkit

WHO: Accommodations, Attractions, Tour Operators, Transportation Providers, Destination Managers, Others

WHAT: Identify your priorities and complete a personalized baseline sustainability management plan

The online STEP Sustainability Toolkit is a perfect entry point to your exploration of best practices. It includes  a suite of sustainability management tools, and a self-assessment framework designed to provide you with a snapshot of your performance in key areas. Online access also includes our Guide to Sustainability Planning & Reporting, policy templates, and benchmarking tools to measure and monitor your impacts.

Advanced functions include reporting templates to track performance in areas like resource consumption, carbon footprint, responsible purchasing, and community relationships.

Access to the STEP Sustainability Toolkit costs just $250-$750 annually, depending on the size of your business.

Sign up and begin your Self-Assessment now!

Learn more about the STEP Sustainability Toolkit.

STEP Eco-Certification

WHO:  Accommodations, Attractions, Tour Operators, Transportation Providers, Destination Managers, Others

WHAT:  Gold-standard certification program officially recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Our globally recognized STEP Eco-certification Standard helps businesses integrate sustainable practices, while verifying their efforts, generating return on investment, and receiving valuable recognition for their success. STEP is among the first global standards to be formally recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

After completing the initial Self-Assessment, you may advance through the program by diving deeper, documenting your progress and applying for certification. Based on your results from independent reviews, you’ll have the opportunity to work your way up from the Bronze (Baseline) award all the way to Silver (Intermediate), Gold (Advanced), and Platinum (Industry Leader).

STEP Eco-Certification standards are tailored to meet the needs of all sectors in the travel and tourism industry.

Sign up for STEP now!

Learn more about STEP Eco-certification.