Strategic Partnership Driving Sustainable Hospitality in California
Green Key Global has partnered with the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA) to help California hotels take the next step in their sustainability journey. Through this partnership, CHLA members gain exclusive access to discounted Green Key Global Eco-Rating Certification, the hospitality industry’s most recognized and trusted sustainability certification in North America
Why Certification Matters
Today’s guests, corporate clients, and travel platforms expect hotels to operate sustainably. Green Key Global’s third-party verified certification helps hotels meet those expectations while gaining operational, reputational, and financial benefits.
When your property earns Eco-Rating certification, it can:
- Generate additional bookings by getting automatically listed on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, Google, and Expedia
- Improve cost savings by lowering energy, water, and waste costs
- Boost credibility in corporate travel RFPs
- Qualify for green financing, sustainability grants, and incentives
Benefits for CHLA Members
As a CHLA member, you’re eligible for exclusive pricing on your first-year of membership with promo code CHLA2025
Your membership includes:
- Special pricing on Green Key Global’s Eco-Rating program
- Automatic listing on OTAs as a certified sustainable hotel
- Full access to sustainability tools, including templates, checklists, and guides
- Digital certificate and other marketing assets to showcase your rating and attract eco-conscious travelers
- Ongoing support from Green Key Global’s member services team
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What Is the Eco-Rating Program?
The Green Key Global Eco-Rating Program evaluates hotel sustainability performance across five core areas:
- Corporate Environmental Management
- Housekeeping
- Food & Beverage Operations
- Conference & Meeting Facilities
- Engineering
Hotels complete a self-assessment questionnaire followed by a virtual or in-person audit. Based on your results, you’ll receive a 1 to 5 Key rating and a detailed action plan for continued improvement
Why Choose Green Key Global
Green Key Global, co-owned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), is a top sustainability certification body for hotels in North America. Gain a competitive edge by joining the sustainability movement and taking advantage of our exclusive discount for CHLA members.
- The best-in-class certification program with 30+ years of experience, our program has the largest number of certified hotels in North America
- Developed by hoteliers for hoteliers, all the major hotel brands, large management groups, destination marketing organizations and more are already partnered with Green Key Global
- All Green Key Global certified members are automatically listed on major Online Travel Agencies (OTA’s) such as Booking,com, Expedia, Google and more
- To be a leader, be with the leader and reap the benefits such as reduced operational costs, increased bookings, and become compliant with your brand or other regulatory requirements. See how other hotels have benefited from Green Key Global’s Eco-Rating Certification.
Ready to Join Thousands of Certified Hotels?
Sustainability is good for business and good for our planet. Whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey or looking to build on your progress, Green Key Global can help you get there.
How to Join
- Sign up for the Eco-Rating program
- Register your hotel using the CHLA promo code CHLA2025 for your member discount
- Complete your self-assessment and audit to receive your Eco-Rating
- Promote your certification and attract more eco-conscious guests