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Qualmark Enviro Awards

Enviro Award Bronze     Enviro Award Silver     Enviro Award Gold

Qualmark is continuing to respond to what visitors want when they come to New Zealand. 

There's been a lot of debate recently around the world, within our industry and in the media, over issues of climate change, global warming, "carbon footprints" and environmental issues. This intense focus has led to a shift in visitor expectations that relate directly to environmental aspects of their holiday.  New Zealand is gifted with a stunning and diverse natural landscape, which is a key motivator for people wanting to come here.  We all want to keep it that way (or make it even better), not just for today or tomorrow, but for the next generation of New Zealanders and future visitors to our country.  Being a responsible business means having a balanced approach to economic, environmental and social priorities.

All Qualmark licensed businesses are measured for responsible tourism practices.  Those businesses wanting to be specifically recognised for their sustainable tourism practices may be further assessed through the Qualmark Enviro Award.  Businesses are awarded for meeting strict environmental and social criteria, with achievement levels of Gold, Silver and Bronze. 

Enviro Awards are determined through five key action areas: energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, conservation initiatives and community activities.

Enviro Bronze

  • Minimum requirements have been met (waste reduction/recycling, environmental checklist complete, environmental claims are verified)
  • Initiatives are in place to mitigate major energy, water and waste usage
  • Significant contribution towards community or conservation activities
  • Documented monitoring of a relevant resource usage
  • Individuals or teams within the business have been given formal responsibility to ensure the environmental action plan is being implemented
  • A sustainability policy/statement has been completed and is being publicly displayed

Enviro Silver

  • Considerable initiatives are in place to mitigate major energy, water and waste usage
  • Significant contribution to one or more community or conservation activities
  • Documented monitoring of one or more relevant resource usages
  • Staff are trained and follow the environmental action plan and can communicate it

 

Enviro Gold

  • Significant initiatives are in place to mitigate major environmental impacts of the business under a “do no harm” principle
  • Significant contribution to at least one community and one conservation activity
  • Evidence that the business is taking a proactive role and is an exemplary advocate of responsible tourism