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SECTION A: Demonstrate effective sustainable management SDGs - Targets INITIATIVE XY
A1 Sustainability management system
The organization has implemented a long-term sustainability management system that is suitable to its size and scope, addresses environmental, social, cultural, economic, quality, human rights, health, safety, risk and crisis management issues and drives continuous improvement.		 12.6 Companies to adopt sustainable practices.
A2 Legal compliance
The organization is in compliance with all applicable local, national and international legislation and regulations including, among others, health, safety, labour and environmental aspects		 16.b Promote and enforce laws and policies for sustainable development.
A3 Reporting and communication  12.2 Companies to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycles.
The organization communicates its sustainability policy, actions and performance to stakeholders, including customers, and seeks to engage their support. 17.16 Enhance ... multi-stakeholder partnerships that share knowledge ….
A4 Staff engagement  4.7 Learners to acquire knowledge and skills to promote sustainable development.
Staff are engaged with development and implementation of the sustainability management system and receive periodic guidance and training regarding their roles and responsibilities in its delivery. 17.16 Enhance... multi-stakeholder partnerships that share knowledge ….
A5 Customer experience Customer satisfaction, including aspects of sustainability, is monitored and corrective action taken. 12.8 Ensure that people have relevant information and awareness for sustainable development.
A6 Accurate promotion Promotional materials and marketing communications are accurate and transparent with regard to the organization and its products and services, including sustainability claims. They do not promise more than is being delivered. 12.2 Companies to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycles.
  12.8 Ensure that people have relevant information and awareness for sustainable development.
A7 Buildings and infrastructure Planning, siting, design, construction, renovation, operation and demolition of buildings and infrastructure…  
A7.1 Compliance …comply with zoning requirements and laws related to protected and sensitive areas and to heritage considerations. 11.4 Protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
A7.2 Impact and integrity …take account of the capacity and integrity of the natural and cultural surroundings. 11.4 Protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
A7.3 Sustainable practices and materials …use locally appropriate and sustainable practices and materials. 9.1 Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
  11.c  Building sustainable and resilient buildings using local materials.
A7.4 Access for all …provide access and information for persons with special needs, where appropriate. 9.1 Develop … infrastructure … with equitable access for all.
  10.2 Empower and promote … inclusion for all, irrespective of … disability.
A8 Land water and property rights 1.4 Ensure all men and women have equal rights to economic resources, as well as … ownership and control over land and other forms of property.
Acquisition by the organization of land and water rights and of property is legal, complies with local communal and indigenous rights, including their free, prior and informed consent, and does not require involuntary resettlement. 16.b Promote and enforce laws and policies for sustainable development.
A9 Information and interpretation 11.4 Protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
The organization provides information about and interpretation of the natural surroundings, local culture, and cultural heritage, as well as an explanation of appropriate behaviour while visiting natural areas, living cultures, and cultural heritage sites. 12.8 Ensure that people have relevant information and awareness for sustainable development.
A10 Destination engagement 11.a Support positive economic, social and environmental links … by strengthening national and regional development planning.
The organization is involved with sustainable tourism planning and management in the destination, where such opportunities exist.  17.17 Encourage and promote effective public-private partnerships.
SECTION B: Maximize social and economic benefits to the local community and minimize negative impacts  
B1 Community support 3.8 Achieve … access to quality essential health care services.
The organization actively supports initiatives for local infrastructure and social community development. Examples of initiatives include education, training, health and sanitation and projects which address the impacts of climate change. 4.a  Provide inclusive and effective learning environments for all.
B2 Local employment 8.3 Support decent job creation.
Local residents are given equal opportunities for employment and advancement, including in management positions 8.9 Promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
B3 Local purchasing 8.9 Promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
When purchasing and offering goods and services, the organization gives priority to local and fair trade suppliers whenever these are available and of sufficient quality. 12.b  Develop tools to monitor sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
B4 Local entrepreneurs 8.3 Promote development orientated entrepreneurship.
The organization supports local entrepreneurs in the development and sale of sustainable products and services that are based on the area’s nature, history and culture. 8.9 Promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
  12.b  Develop tools to monitor sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
B5 Exploitation and harassment 5.2 Eliminate all violence against women ...including exploitation.
The organization has implemented a policy against commercial, sexual or any other form of exploitation or harassment, particularly of children, adolescents, women, minorities and other vulnerable groups. 10.2 Promote the social, economic and political, inclusion of all
B6 Equal opportunity 5.1 End all forms of discrimination against women.
The organization offers employment opportunities, including in management positions, without discrimination by gender, race, religion, disability or in other ways. 10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities
B7 Decent work  4.4 Increase technical and vocational skills for decent jobs.
Labour rights are respected, a safe and secure working environment is provided and employees are paid at least a living wage. Employees are offered regular training, experience and opportunities for advancement. 8.5 Provide full and productive employment, decent work and equal pay for work of equal value.
  8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments.
B8 Community services 12.b Monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
The activities of the organization do not jeopardize the provision of basic services, such as food, water, energy, healthcare or sanitation, to neighbouring communities.  
B9 Local livelihoods 12.b Monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
The activities of the organization do not adversely affect local access to livelihoods, including land and aquatic resource use, rights-of-way, transport and housing  
SECTION C: Maximize benefits to cultural heritage and minimize negative impacts  
C1 Cultural interactions  4.7 Promotion of global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity
The organization follows international and national good practice and locally agreed guidance for the management and promotion of visits to indigenous communities and culturally or historically sensitive sites in order to minimize adverse impacts and maximize local benefits and visitor fulfilment. 11.4 Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard cultural heritage.
  12.b Develop sustainable tourism that promotes local culture and products
C2 Protecting cultural heritage The organization contributes to the protection, preservation and enhancement of local properties, sites and traditions of historical, archaeological, cultural and spiritual significance and does not impede access to them by local residents. 11.4 Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard cultural heritage.
C3 Presenting culture and heritage 11.4 Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard cultural heritage.
The organization values and incorporates authentic elements of traditional and contemporary local culture in its operations, design, decoration, cuisine, or shops, while respecting the intellectual property rights of local communities. 12.b Develop sustainable tourism that promotes local culture and products
C4 Artefacts 11.4 Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard cultural heritage.
Historical and archaeological artefacts are not sold, traded or displayed, except as permitted by local and international law.  
Section D: Maximize benefits to the environment and minimize negative impacts  
D1 Conserving resources  
D1.1 Environmentally preferable purchasing 12.6 Encourage companies to adopt sustainable practices.
Purchasing policies favour environmentally sustainable suppliers and products, including capital goods, food, beverages, building materials and consumables.  
D1.2 Efficient purchasing 12.3 Halve per capita food waste and reduce food losses along production and supply chains.
The organization carefully manages the purchasing of consumable and disposable goods, including food, in order to minimize waste. 12.5 Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
D1.3 Energy conservation 7.2 Increase the share of renewable energy in the global mix.
Energy consumption is measured by type and steps are taken to minimize overall consumption. The organization makes efforts to increase its use of renewable energy. 7.3 Double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency.
D1.4 Water conservation 6.4 Substantially increase water use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals to address water scarcity.
Water risk is assessed, water consumption is measured by type, and steps are taken to minimize overall consumption. Water sourcing is sustainable and does not adversely affect environmental flows. In areas of high water risk, context-based water stewardship goals are identified and pursued.  
D2 Reducing pollution  
D2.1 Greenhouse gas emissions 13.3 Improve awareness raising and capacity on climate change mitigation.
Significant greenhouse gas emissions from all sources controlled by the organization are identified, calculated where possible and procedures implemented to avoid or to minimize them. Offsetting of the organization's remaining emissions is encouraged.  
D2.2 Transport 11.2 Provide access to sustainable transport systems for all.
The organization seeks to reduce transportation requirements and actively encourages the use of cleaner and more resource efficient alternatives by customers, employees, suppliers and in its own operations. 13.3 Improve awareness raising and capacity on climate change mitigation.
D2.3 Wastewater 3.9 Substantially reduce deaths and illness from air, water and soil pollution and contamination.
Wastewater, including grey water, is effectively treated and is only reused or released safely, with no adverse effects to the local population or the environment 6.3 Improve water quality by reducing pollution and the proportion of untreated wastewater.
D2.4 Solid waste  2.1 Ensure access by all people to sufficient food  all year round.
Waste, including food waste, is measured, mechanisms are in place to reduce waste and, where reduction is not feasible, to reuse or recycle it. Any residual waste disposal has no adverse effect on the local population or the environment. 12.3 Halve per capita food waste and reduce food losses along production and supply chains.
  12.5 Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
D2.5 Harmful substances 3.9 Substantially reduce deaths and illness from hazardous chemicals.
The use of harmful substances, including pesticides, paints, swimming pool disinfectants, and cleaning materials, is minimized, and substituted when available by innocuous products or processes. All storage, use, handling, and disposal of chemicals are properly managed. 12.4 Achieve environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes
D2.6 Minimize pollution 3.9 Substantially reduce deaths and illness from air, water and soil pollution and contamination.
The organization implements practices to minimize pollution from noise, light, runoff, erosion, ozone-depleting substances, and air, water and soil contaminants. 12.4 Achieve environmentally sound management of all wastes and reduce their release to air, water and soil.
D3 Conserving biodiversity, ecosystems and landscapes  
D3.1 Biodiversity conservation 14.2 Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems.
The organization supports and contributes to biodiversity conservation, including through appropriate management of its own property. Particular attention is paid to natural protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value. Any disturbance of natural ecosystems is minimized, rehabilitated and there is a compensatory contribution to conservation management. 15.5 Reduce the degradation of natural habitats and halt the loss of biodiversity
D3.2 Invasive species 14.2 Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems.
The organization takes measures to avoid the introduction of invasive species. Native species are used for landscaping and restoration wherever feasible, particularly in natural landscapes. 15.8 Prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of  invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems
D3.3 Visits to natural sites 14.2 Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems.
The organization follows appropriate guidelines for the management and promotion of visits to natural sites in order to minimize adverse impacts and maximize visitor fulfilment. 15.5 Reduce the degradation of natural habitats and halt the loss of biodiversity
D3.4 Wildlife interactions 14.2 Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems.
Interactions with free roaming wildlife, taking into account cumulative impacts, are non-invasive and responsibly managed to avoid adverse effects on the animals concerned and on the viability and behaviour of populations in the wild. 15.5 Reduce the degradation of natural habitats and halt the loss of biodiversity
D3.5 Animal welfare 14.2 Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems.
No species of wild animal is acquired, bred or held captive, except by authorized and suitably equipped persons and for properly regulated activities in compliance with local and international law. Housing, care and handling of all wild and domestic animals meets the highest standards of animal welfare. 15.5 Reduce the degradation of natural habitats and halt the loss of biodiversity
D3.6 Wildlife harvesting and trade 14.4 Effectively regulate harvesting.
Wildlife species are not harvested, consumed, displayed, sold, or traded, except as part of a regulated activity that ensures that their utilization is sustainable, and in compliance with local and international laws. 15.7 End poaching and trafficking of protected species and address demand and supply of illegal wildlife products.