Eco-certification for businesses

City of Moreton Bay is committed to becoming a leading sustainable tourism destination. Your business can help us achieve this by getting eco-certification and accreditation. 

Eco-certification has many benefits for your business, like:

  • better efficiency and productivity 
  • lower operational costs 
  • attracting more customers 
  • gaining customer trust and loyalty 
  • making employees happier 
  • managing risks better 
  • using less energy and water and producing less waste.

It also helps your business lower its impact on the environment. These benefits help your business, the community, and nature. 

These groups offer programs to help local businesses adopt sustainable practices

Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC)

QTIC is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation. They represent and support tourism, hospitality, and event businesses across Queensland. 

They offer the following programs to Moreton Bay businesses:

QTIC 
  • Accessible Tourism program 
  • Camp and adventure accreditation 
  • Star Ratings program 
  • Risk Management program. 

These programs help tourism businesses meet high standards and deliver exceptional visitor experiences. 

Learn more about QTIC's programs.

EarthCheck

EarthCheck is a global leader in sustainability for the tourism and travel industry. They help businesses, communities, and destinations become cleaner, safer, and more eco-friendly. Their programs include: 

  • EarthCheck Certified: a full certification for tourism businesses. 
  • EarthCheck Evaluate: an entry-level program for businesses. 
  • EventCheck: for local tourism events. 

These programs help businesses improve efficiency and deliver better visitor experiences.

Learn more about EarthCheck's programs.

Earthcheck 

Ecotourism Australia

Founded in 1991, Ecotourism Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. Their focus is on supporting and advancing sustainable tourism. They work to strengthen the industry by promoting best practices. Their accreditation options include: 

  • Strive 4 Sustainability scorecard  
  • Eco-certification  
  • Sustainable Tourism certification. 
  • Respecting our Culture certification  
  • Climate Action certification. 
Eco Tourism Australia 

Learn more about Ecotourism's programs.

Business Chamber Queensland

Business Chamber Queensland is a not-for-profit that supports businesses of all sizes. They have provided advice, training, and connections for over 150 years.

Their ESG Pathways and ecoBiz programs help businesses develop sustainable practices. These programs are open to all types of businesses, no matter what industry they are in.

Learn more about Business Chamber Queensland's programs.

Business Chambers Queensland