Sustainability

Destination Melbourne strongly encourages businesses to engage with programs that support sustainable business practices. There are a number of excellent short courses and accreditation programs available:

green globe – is a global benchmarking and certification system assisting the international travel and tourism industry to attain sustainability. Green Globe promotes responsible tourism through the management of environmental impacts around climate change, water and waste management.

www.greenglobe.com

eco certification – The Eco Certification Program identifies genuine ecotourism and nature tourism operators across Australia and provides industry, protected area managers, local communities and travellers with an assurance that a certified product is backed by a commitment to best practice ecological sustainability, natural area management and the provision of quality ecotourism experiences.

www.ecotourism.org.au

Training Opportunities

»  Grow Me the Money – a 12 step online program designed to help your business become more sustainable and save money. www.growmethemoney.com.au

»  Green Steps @ Work environmental sustainability 5 day training course. www.monash.edu.au/research/sustainability-institute/ green-steps/atwork.html

»  Earthcheck environmental accreditation program. www.earthcheck.org

For more information contact:
Denise Castro | 9869 2444 | denise@destinationmelbourne.com.au