Menu Green Key Our work Awards Green Key Unlocking sustainability in the tourism industry Green Key allows Welsh businesses to celebrate the positive environmental changes they are making and to market themselves to an audience that is becoming more and more aware of their environmental responsibility. Apply for an award About Green Key Green Key has been awarded to more than 3,200 tourism providers across 65 countries worldwide and is open to businesses across the sector. From boutique hotels with fine dining, to large hotels and event venues with a capacity to host thousands, from B&Bs to campsites and attractions, Green Key offers an environmentally sustainable choice when planning holidays, excursions, or business trips. Green Key Wales was launched in April 2015 and offers a growing collection of the country’s most environmentally sustainable destinations, ensuring that wherever you are in Wales, you can make the best choice for the environment, as well as discovering some of the finest hospitality providers in the country. Green Key is owned by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and run in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy. We also manage the hugely successful Blue Flag and Green Key environmental standards awards on behalf of FEE in Wales. What are the benefits? Benefit 1: Green Key is an eco-accreditation Green Key is an eco-accreditation which guides businesses towards the best environmental choices to suit their individual business needs. Benefit 2: Tourists support eco-accomodation Travellers and tourists are increasingly aware of the importance of supporting socially responsible and environmentally sustainable businesses. In a 2020 survey by Booking.com (conducted across 22 global markets with 1,000 participants per market), 82% of travellers said that they find sustainability an important topic, but only 50% agree that there is enough choice when it comes to places to stay with sustainable credentials. Benefit 3: An emerging market that leads to commercial savings More and more hospitality providers across the world are making changes within their business to appeal to this emerging market as well as to make significant commercial savings. It is exciting to see a growing number of Welsh businesses leading the way in showcasing how they can meet the needs of these new visitors. The more businesses that join the movement, the more of an impact we can have … we need you. Benefit 4: Financial savings through sustainability As an added bonus, we can show you how your business can make significant financial savings through initiating sustainable behaviours with the Green Key team on hand to guide you through how to implement these changes - whatever the size of your business. As a respected eco-label across 65 countries worldwide, Green Key offers you a presence within the international hospitality market. Who can apply? Find out who is eligible to apply for the Green Key award. Find out more How to apply A simple step-by-step process to apply for a Green Key award Apply now Who has a Green Key? Of course, the best way to understand why tourism businesses across Wales are joining the programme is to hear from Green Key awarded sites themselves. . . Read our case studies Where to Find Green Key Accredited Sites Frequently Asked Questions and Pricing Price Point Hotels (Beds) Campsites (Pitches) Visitor Attractions (Visitors) Restaurant (Covers) Conference Centres (Capacity) £750 100+ N/a 125,000+ N/a Over 600 £500 51-100 Over 200 50-125,000 Over 50 300-600 £250 Up to 50 Up to 200 Up to 50,000 Up to 50 Up to 300 How do I apply? How is my application assessed? How much does accreditation cost? What are the benefits of achieving Green Key accreditation? Get in touch for more information I’m based in Select your local area North Wales West Wales South Wales and want to chat to someone about Eco-Schools Volunteering Green Flag for Parks Blue Flag Green Key Media Enquiries Sponsorship Local Places for Nature Insurance Policy & Research Electrical Recycling Fundraising Litter Picking Kit Get contact details Keep Wales Tidy is a Private Company Limited by Guarantee Company Registration Number: 4011164 Charity Registration Number: 1082058 VAT Registration Number: 850 3958 13 Terms and Conditions Help and resources Privacy Policy Complaints Procedure Accessibility Our Welsh Language Commitment