“Sustainable tourism”, “going green”, “responsible tourism”. When business owners think of these terms, they often associate them with being too time consuming, too complex or costing too much money. Consequently, many businesses and organizations miss out on the opportunity to significantly cut costs, increase revenue, and improve profitability. The fact is, a typical business with …
Purchasing hundreds of items for your business or organization in a more sustainable way can be overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be! There are simple ways to make changes within your business or organization through better purchasing habits and policies. Use these tips to guide your purchasing decisions to make the most sustainable …
Prepared exclusively for Sustainable Tourism Certified members. Before you begin your purchasing analysis: Gather a team as needed, across your departments or divisions – Purchasing practices may be specific to the department or role across your business. Ensure you have representation from all relevant parties to ensure an effective analysis. In small companies, one person …
Prepared exclusively for Sustainable Tourism Certified members. Before you begin your sustainable purchasing policy: Consider performing a purchasing analysis: This will assess products you commonly use by department and source by location. Ask your GreenStep Sustainable Tourism advisor for more information. Gather a team as needed, across your departments or divisions: Purchasing practices may be …
