Certification and recognition programs
From your first sustainability assessment to globally recognized GSTC Certification, GreenStep has a program to meet you where you are.
Join Canada’s leading sustainable tourism programs
From building your sustainability foundation to earning internationally recognized GSTC Certification, GreenStep has a program to meet you where you are. Both are built on the GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Standard, the only GSTC-Recognized Standard developed in Canada, and recognized by Travalyst, Booking.com, and Google. We can help you explore your options to find the right fit.
Which program is right for you?
Sustainable Tourism Pathway
GSTC Certification
A credible starting point for every organization
GreenStep offers three Pathway programs spanning tourism, destinations, and beyond. The Pathway is GreenStep’s own sustainability performance framework: businesses and destinations earn a recognized Pathway level using assessment criteria recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and build toward continuous improvement over time. Organizations ready for independent, third-party verification can also pursue GSTC Certification against the GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Standard.
For tourism businesses
Sustainable Tourism Pathway for businesses
For hotels, tour operators, and tourism businesses ready to measure and showcase their sustainability performance.
Klahoose WIlderness Lodge – GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Business
Kingston, ON – GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Destination
For destinations
Sustainable Tourism Pathway for destinations
For DMOs and regional tourism bodies that want to assess and improve sustainability performance across their destination as a whole.
For hotels, accommodations, and tour operators
GSTC Certification
For hotels, tour operators, and tourism businesses ready to meet the highest globally recognized sustainability criteria. Businesses pursuing GSTC Certification against the GreenStep Standard are independently audited by RoyalCert, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body.
For other businesses
Not a tourism business? Join the Climate Action Pathway.
The Climate Action Pathway is for all types of businesses, including those outside of the tourism industry, to assess environmental performance, identify opportunities and earn recognition.
Some of our clients
Ready to get started on your sustainability journey?
Book a free consultation with one of our expert team members.
We’re proud to have internationally-recognized affiliations and credentials
Looking for a member?
Explore our Member Directory to see who’s part of the community.
Discover where members are located, what they do, and how they measure up through their sustainability performance and achievements.
Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine – Sustainable Tourism Destination
Destination360
Your sustainability journey starts here
Destination360 guides you from strategy and measurement to implementation and impact. We are here to help destinations and their businesses advance sustainability at every stage.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free consultation with one of our team members to discuss your ideas and key drivers, and we’ll see if there’s a good fit based on your needs.