
Why should I consider making my business more sustainable? There are several good reasons why going green is a better way to operate as a tourism business:
The menu on the right of this page shows a range of resources to help inspire you and get you started going green.
The Green Tourism Business Scheme can evaluate and award your green credentials to help you prove to potential customers that you are a making a minimum impact on the environment. They also offer advice and support. Read More.
To view a PDF containing information on where you can find sustainability training, events and further support in the South West, click here.
Click on the topic titles below to access a wealth of sustainability related resources in our document library:
Saving Energy Downloads
Energy bills make up around 40% of the average business' day to day running costs. Discover a range of resources - fact sheets, case studies, room cards, training resources, discounts - to help you save energy, choose a greener supplier, or even generate it yourself!
Saving Water Downloads
The South West has some the highest prices for water in the country, and hot water adds to your energy bill too. Use the fact sheets, towel agreement cards, case studies, discounts and training resources in this folder to identify and address the key issues.
Communicating Green Credentials Downloads
Effective communications help increase your appeal to customers, and the chances of them (and any staff you have) joining in with your efforts. View presentations and resources to help you get the message across.
Some of the documents in this folder are produced by Futerra, a leading sustainability communications agency. www.futerra.co.uk
Other Green Topic Downloads
In this folder you will find resources looking at:
Many of the initiatives listed above have been developed with funding support from the South West Regional Development Agency
If you are looking for information on what South West Tourism is doing to support the development of a sustainable tourism industry in the South West, click here.
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