The Green Key Eco-Rating Program is a graduated rating system designed to recognize hotels, motels and resorts that are committed to improving their environmental and fiscal performance.

Based on the results of a comprehensive environmental self-assessment, hoteliers are awarded a 1-5 Green Key rating and provided with guidance on how to "unlock" opportunities to reduce environmental impacts and operating costs through reduced utility consumption, employee training, and supply chain management.

The program assesses the 5 main operational areas of a property and covers nine areas of sustainable practices:

Operational Areas

• Corporate Environmental Management
• Housekeeping
• Food & Beverage Operations
• Conference & Meeting Facilities
• Engineering

Sustainable Practices

• Energy conservation
• Water conservation
• Solid waste management
• Hazardous waste management
• Indoor air quality
• Community outreach
• Building infrastructure
• Land use
• Environmental management

Upon completion of the program and being awarded their Green Key Rating, an on-site inspection may be conducted to confirm the rating. Green Key is the only program of its kind to conduct on-site inspection and validation of ratings in the United States. In Canada, on-site inspections are currently conducted in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario and Alberta with more to follow in the near future.

If you are interested in becoming a Green Key Rated property, registration can be easily completed online in just a few minutes. Individual hotels can sign up by clicking here. Once registration is complete, you will be sent a Welcome Email confirming your login information and instructing you on how to access the online self-assessment. Companies wishing to register 10 or more properties may be eligible for a discount. Please contact us for more details.