COMMISSION DECISION (EU) 2016/611
of 15 April 2016
on the reference document on best environmental management practice, sector environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence for the tourism sector under Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS)
(notified under document C(2016) 2137)
(Text with EEA relevance)
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
ANNEX
1.
INTRODUCTION
Relevant legal background
How to understand and use this document
How SRDs should be taken into account by EMAS registered organisations:
Structure of the sectoral reference document
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SCOPE
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Main environmental aspects |
Main environmental pressures |
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Restaurant/bar |
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Laundry |
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BEST ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, SECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND BENCHMARKS OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE TOURISM SECTOR
3.1.
Cross-cutting issues
3.1.1.
Environmental management system implementation
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.1.2.
Supply chain management
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.2.
Destination management
3.2.1.
Strategic destination development plans
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.2.2.
Biodiversity conservation and management
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.2.3.
Infrastructure and service provision
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.3.
Tour operators' and travel agents' activities
3.3.1.
Reduce and mitigate the environmental impact of transport operations
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.3.2.
Drive environmental improvement of accommodation providers
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.3.3.
Drive destination improvement
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.3.4.
Develop and promote suitable tourism packages and encourage more sustainable tourist behaviour
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.3.5.
Efficient retail and office operations
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.4.
Minimising water consumption in accommodation facilities
3.4.1.
Water system monitoring, maintenance and optimisation
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.4.2.
Efficient water fittings in guest areas
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicator and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.4.3.
Efficient housekeeping
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.4.4.
Optimised small-scale laundry operations
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.4.5.
Optimised large-scale or outsourced laundry operations
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.4.6.
Optimised pool management
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.4.7.
Rainwater and grey water recycling
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicator and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.5.
Waste and waste water management in accommodation facilities
3.5.1.
Waste prevention
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.5.2.
Waste sorting and sending for recycling
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.5.3.
Waste water treatment
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicator and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.6.
Minimising energy consumption in accommodation facilities
3.6.1.
Energy monitoring and management systems
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.6.2.
Improved building envelope
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.6.3.
Optimised HVAC systems
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.6.4.
Efficient applications of heat pumps and geothermal heating/cooling
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.6.5.
Efficient lighting and electrical equipment
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.6.6.
Renewable energy sources
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.7.
Restaurants and hotel kitchens
3.7.1.
Green sourcing of food and drink products
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicator and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.7.2.
Organic waste management
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.7.3.
Optimised dishwashing, cleaning and food preparation
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.7.4.
Optimised cooking, ventilation and refrigeration
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicator and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.8.
Campsites
3.8.1.
Environmental education of guests
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicator and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.8.2.
Environmental management of outdoor areas
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicator and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.8.3.
Campsites energy efficiency and renewable energy installation
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmarks of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmarks of excellence |
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3.8.4.
Campsite water efficiency
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicators and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicators |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.8.5.
Campsite waste minimisation
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicator and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmark of excellence |
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3.8.6.
Natural pools
Applicability
Associated environmental performance indicator and benchmark of excellence
Environmental performance indicator |
Benchmark of excellence |
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RECOMMENDED SECTOR SPECIFIC KEY ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Indicator |
Common unit |
Short description |
Recommended minimum level of monitoring |
Related core indicator according to Annex IV to Regulation (EC) 1221/2009 (Section C.2) |
Benchmark of excellence and related best environmental management practice |
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CROSS-CUTTING |
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The indicator states whether the organisation implements an environmental management system. This indicator can be employed by all actors in the tourism sector (i.e. destination managers, tour operators, accommodation providers, food and drink providers, transport operators and activity providers). |
Per site (may be aggregated to organisation level) |
All |
Appropriate indicators are used to continuously monitor all relevant aspects of environmental performance, including less easily measured and indirect aspects such as biodiversity impacts. (BEMP 3.1.1) All staff are provided with information on environmental objectives and training on relevant environmental management actions. (BEMP 3.1.1) Best environmental management practices are implemented where applicable. (BEMP 3.1.1) |
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% |
The indicator refers to the assessment of the supply chain, based on selecting products/services complying with specific environmental criteria and certifications (e.g. EU Ecolabel). |
Per site (may be aggregated to organisation level) |
All |
The organisation has applied life cycle thinking to identify improvement options for all major supply chains that impact environmental hotspots. (BEMP 3.1.2) ≥ 97 % of chemicals (by active ingredient weight or purchased volume), used in accommodation and restaurant premises are certified according to an ISO Type I ecolabel (or can be demonstrated to be the most environmentally friendly available option). (BEMP 3.1.2) ≥ 97 % of all wood, paper and cardboard purchased by accommodations and restaurants are recycled or environmentally certified (ecolabelled, FSC, PEFC). (BEMP 3.1.2) |
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DESTINATION MANAGERS |
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(y/n) |
The indicator states whether the destination manager implements a sustainable destination plan which addresses key environmental challenges within the destination, covers the whole destination area and coordinates all relevant actors involved. |
Destination |
All |
Implementation of a destination plan that: (i) covers the entire destination area; (ii) involves coordination across all relevant government and private actors; (iii) addresses key environmental challenges within the destination. (BEMP 3.2.1) |
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The indicator refers to the implementation of a biodiversity management plan at the destination. |
Destination |
Biodiversity |
Minimise and compensate for any biodiversity displaced by tourism development so that destination-level biodiversity is maintained or increased in high nature value areas, and increased in degraded areas. (BEMP 3.2.2) |
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L/guest-day |
Amount of water used on average by each guest at the destination site. |
Destination |
Water |
Average tourist water consumption ≤ 200 litres per guest-day. (BEMP 3.2.3) |
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% |
Percentage of waste water generated at the destination which is treated with secondary or tertiary treatment during tourism high season. |
Destination |
Water |
Services, including public transport, water provision, waste water treatment and waste recycling, are designed to cope with peak demand and to ensure the sustainability of tourism within the destination. (BEMP 3.2.3) ≥ 95 % waste water generated in the destination receives at least secondary treatment, or tertiary treatment for discharge to sensitive receiving waters, including during peak tourist season. (BEMP 3.2.3) |
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Percentage of municipal solid waste collected at the destination which is sent for recycling or anaerobic digestion. |
Destination |
Waste |
≥ 95 % of municipal solid waste is diverted from landfill and sent for recycling or anaerobic digestion. (BEMP 3.2.3) |
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% |
Percentage of journeys within a destination made by public transport, walking and cycling by tourists. |
Destination |
Emissions |
Services, including public transport, water provision, waste water treatment and waste recycling, are designed to cope with peak demand and to ensure the sustainability of tourism within the destination. (BEMP 3.2.3) Public transport, walking and cycling account for ≥ 80 % of journeys made by tourists within city destinations. (BEMP 3.2.3) |
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Ratio between the renewable energy generated on site in the destination and the total energy demand of the destination in terms of final energy. |
Destination |
Emissions |
— (BEMP 3.2.3) |
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TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENTS |
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kg CO2/passenger-km |
Fuel/energy consumption of aircraft, buses, coaches and trains under the control of tour operators are monitored and data for subcontracted transport providers are requested. |
Organisation aircraft/vehicle fleet |
Energy efficiency Material efficiency Emissions |
Tour operators do not offer flights for: (i) destinations less than 700 km away; (ii) destinations up to 2 000 km away for a stay of less than eight days, or; destinations more than 2 000 km away for a stay of less than 14 days. (BEMP 3.3.1) Tour operator airline fleets achieve an average specific fuel consumption of ≤ 2,7 litres per 100 passenger-km. (BEMP 3.3.1) Average coach or bus fleet fuel consumption of ≤ 0,75 litres per 100 passenger-km and at least 90 % of fleet are EURO V-compliant or run on alternative fuel systems. (BEMP 3.3.1) |
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% |
Percentage of CO2 emissions offset by purchased certified carbon credits. For aviation emission offsetting, an appropriate radiative forcing index factor should be applied. |
Organisation aircraft/vehicle fleet |
Energy efficiency Material efficiency Emissions |
Transport GHG emissions from all packages sold are automatically compensated by investing directly in GHG avoidance projects or by purchasing certified carbon credits. (BEMP 3.3.1) |
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% |
This indicator considers third-party certified environmental standards (e.g. EU Ecolabel, Nordic Swan) as well as compliance with specified set of requirements. |
Organisation |
All |
≥ 90 % of accommodation suppliers, based on sales value or overnight stays, are in compliance with a set of environmental requirements (preferably recognised by third-party certification). (BEMP 3.3.2) |
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% |
The indicator refers to the percentage of services that the tour operator has contributed to improve within each of its major destinations. |
Destination and organisation |
All |
The tour operator drives environmental improvement by: (i) improving supply chain performance; (ii) influencing destination management; (iii) direct improvement schemes. (BEMP 3.3.3) |
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% |
The percentage by value of front-runner sustainable tours (e.g. Austrian ecolabel for travel packages) out of total tours sold by the tour operator. |
Organisation |
All |
The tour operator promotes sustainable tourism packages in mainstream advertising material. (BEMP 3.3.4) Front-runner sustainable tourism packages (e.g. Austrian ecolabel for travel packages) represent a sales share ≥ 10 %. (BEMP 3.3.4) The tour operator employs effective marketing and communication methods to encourage more sustainable choices in the selection of tourism packages. (BEMP 3.3.4) The tour operator provides all its customers with destination-specific and awareness-raising information to promote sustainable behaviour at the destination. (BEMP 3.3.4) |
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g/customer |
The amount of paper used per customer. |
Organisation |
Material efficiency Waste Emissions |
Hard copy office and promotional material: (i) is avoided wherever possible; (ii) uses 100 % recycled or environmentally certified (e.g. ecolabelled, FSC, PEFC) paper; (iii) is printed by environmentally certified (e.g. EMAS, ISO14001) printing services. (BEMP 3.3.5) |
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(y/n) |
This indicator refers to whether paper used is environmentally certified (e.g. EU Ecolabel, FSC), and has been printed using environmentally certified printing services. |
Organisation |
Material efficiency Waste |
Hard copy office and promotional material: (i) is avoided wherever possible; (ii) uses 100 % recycled or environmentally certified (e.g. ecolabelled, FSC, PEFC) paper; (iii) is printed by environmentally certified (e.g. EMAS, ISO14001) printing services. (BEMP 3.3.5) |
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kg CO2/customer kg CO2/m2·yr |
This indicator measures the amount of CO2 arising from retail and office activities. It can be expressed as emissions per customer or emissions per retail and office surface and year. |
Organisation |
Emissions |
Energy and GHG management plans are implemented and energy and GHG emissions arising from retail and office activities are reported and expressed per m2 of retail and office space per year, and per customer. (BEMP 3.3.5) |
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L/employee·yr |
This indicator refers to the annual water use in the office buildings divided by the number of employees working in such buildings. |
Organisation |
Water |
Water consumption ≤ 2,0 m3 per employee per year. (BEMP 3.3.5) |
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ACCOMMODATIONS |
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l/guest-night |
Water consumption is measured on the accommodation premises over one year, normalised per number of guest-nights. Water consumption for large swimming pools or restaurants serving a high proportion of non-residents may be excluded from the indicator for accommodation benchmarking. |
Per hotel or equivalent (may be aggregated to organisation level) Sub-metering of accommodation areas |
Water |
Implementation of a site-specific water management plan that includes: (i) sub-metering and benchmarking all major water-consuming processes and areas; (ii) regular inspection and maintenance of water system ‘leak points’ and appliances. (BEMP 3.4.1) Total water consumption ≤ 140 L per guest-night in fully serviced hotels, and ≤ 100 L per guest-night in accommodation where the majority of the bathrooms are shared across rooms (e.g. hostels). (BEMP 3.4.1) |
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kg laundry/guest-night |
Total laundry mass generated per guest-night. This indicator is influenced by reuse rate, textile quantity, size and density. |
Per premises |
Water Energy efficiency |
Reduction in laundry achieved through reuse of towels and bedclothes of at least 30 %. (BEMP 3.4.3) |
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g/guest-night |
This indicator includes all chemicals products for cleaning and dishwashing (excluding laundry detergents, special cleaners and pool chemicals). The amount to be reported is in terms of active chemical ingredients. |
Per premises |
Waste |
Consumption of chemicals products for cleaning and dishwashing (excluding laundry detergents, special cleaners and pool chemicals) ≤ 10 grams of active chemical ingredients per guest-night. (BEMP 3.4.3) |
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Percentage of ISO Type I ecolabelled chemicals (for cleaning operations, soaps, shampoos, etc.) and textiles used. |
Per premises |
Waste |
At least 80 % (by active ingredient weight or purchased volume) of all-purpose cleaners, sanitary detergents, soaps and shampoos used by the tourist accommodation have been awarded an ISO Type I ecolabel (e.g. EU Ecolabel). (BEMP 3.4.3) |
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L/kg laundry |
This indicator measures the water consumption for the complete wash cycle per kg of laundry. |
Per laundry used by the accommodation |
Water |
For small scale laundry operations, all new domestic washing machines have an EU energy label rating of A+++, and commercial washing machines have an average laundry water consumption ≤ 7 L per kg of laundry washed. Total water consumption over the complete wash cycle of large-scale laundry operations ≤ 5 L per kg textile for accommodation laundry and ≤ 9 L per kg textile for restaurant laundry. (BEMP 3.4.5). |
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kWh/kg laundry |
This indicator measures the energy consumption for the complete wash cycle per kg of laundry. |
Per laundry used by the accommodation |
Energy efficiency |
Total on-site small-scale laundry process energy consumption ≤ 2,0 kWh per kg textile for dried and finished laundry products. (BEMP 3.4.4). Total process energy consumption for dried and finished large-scale laundry products ≤ 0,90 kWh per kg textile for accommodation laundry and ≤ 1,45 kWh per kg textile for restaurant laundry. (BEMP 3.4.5) |
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% |
Percentage of ecolabelled detergents used in laundry operations. |
Per laundry used by the accommodation |
Waste |
At least 80 % of the small-scale laundry detergents used (by active ingredient weight or purchased volume) have been awarded an ISO Type I ecolabel (e.g. Nordic Swan, Blaue Engel, EU Ecolabel). (BEMP 3.4.4). For large-scale laundry operations, exclusive use of laundry detergents for professional use compliant with an ISO Type I ecolabel (e.g. EU Ecolabel, Nordic Swan), applied in appropriate doses. (BEMP 3.4.5) |
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This indicator refers to the contracting of an external provider of laundry services compliant with an ISO Type I ecolabel. |
Per laundry services provider used by the accommodation |
Water Energy efficiency |
All outsourced laundry is carried out by a provider who has been awarded an ISO Type I ecolabel (e.g. Nordic Swan), and all in-house large-scale laundry operations, or laundry operations outsourced to non-certified service providers, comply with the relevant benchmarks. (BEMP 3.4.5) |
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The implementation of a pool environmental management plan includes water, energy and chemical monitoring. |
Per premises |
Water Energy efficiency Material efficiency |
Implementation of an efficiency plan for swimming pool and spa areas that includes: (i) benchmarking specific water, energy and chemical consumption in swimming pool and spa areas, expressed per m2 of pool surface area and per guest-night; (ii) minimisation of chlorine consumption through optimised dosing and use of supplementary disinfection methods such as ozonation and UV treatment. (BEMP 3.4.6) |
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This indicator states whether a system that employs grey water for internal or external (e.g. irrigation) purposes, or that uses rainwater for interior purposes (e.g. flushing toilets) is installed and used. |
Per premises At organisation level: % of premises |
Water |
Installation of a rainwater recycling system that supplies internal water demand, and/or a grey water recycling system that supplies internal or external water demand. (BEMP 3.4.7) |
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kg/guest-night |
This indicator refers to total waste generation (sorted plus unsorted). The purpose is to assess the effectiveness of waste prevention measures (e.g. reuse). |
At least per hotel or equivalent (may be aggregated to organisation level) Per source area (e.g. kitchen, housekeeping) |
Waste Material efficiency |
Total waste generation (sorted plus unsorted) ≤ 0,6 kg per guest-night. (BEMP 3.5.1) |
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% |
This indicator expresses the amount of waste (expressed on a weight basis) which is separately collected and sent for recycling. |
Per hotel or equivalent (may be aggregated to organisation level) |
Waste Material efficiency |
At least 84 % of waste, expressed on a weight basis, is sent for recycling. (BEMP 3.5.2) |
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kg/guest-night |
This indicator measures the amount of unsorted waste (not sent for recycling) generated. |
Per hotel or equivalent (may be aggregated to organisation level) |
Waste Material efficiency |
Unsorted waste sent for disposal is ≤ 0,16 kg per guest-night. (BEMP 3.5.2) |
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% of BOD5, COD, total nitrogen, total phosphorus removal BOD5, COD, total nitrogen, total phosphorus concentration in final effluent (mg/L) |
This indicator refers to the performance of on-site waste water treatment systems (when present). |
Per hotel or equivalent |
Waste Water |
Where it is not possible to send waste water for centralised treatment, on-site waste water treatment includes pretreatment (sieve/bar-rack, equalisation and sedimentation) followed by biological treatment with > 95 % BOD5 removal, > 90 % nitrification, and (off-site) anaerobic digestion of excess sludge. (BEMP 3.5.3) |
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The indicator states whether a site-specific energy management plan which includes sub-metering all major energy-consuming processes is implemented and whether primary energy consumption and energy-related CO2 emissions are calculated and reported. |
Per hotel or equivalent and at the organisational level (aggregated value) |
Energy efficiency |
Implementation of a site-specific energy management plan that includes: (i) sub-metering and benchmarking all major energy-consuming processes; (ii) calculation and reporting of primary energy consumption and energy-related CO2 emissions. (BEMP 3.6.1) |
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kWh/m2·yr |
Total energy use per unit of area and per year in terms of final energy. Renewable energy generated on-site should not be subtracted. In cases where heating and cooling energy can be separated from other process energy, it is recommended to report them separately. |
Per hotel or equivalent and at the organisational level (aggregated value) |
Energy efficiency |
For existing buildings, final energy use for HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and water heating ≤ 75 kWh, or total final energy use ≤180 kWh, per m2 heated and cooled area per year. (BEMPs 3.6.1, 3.6.2 and 3.6.3) For new buildings, the rated energy performance conforms with Minergie P or PassiveHouse standards or equivalent. (BEMP 3.6.2 and 3.6.3) Water-source heat pumps and/or geothermal heating/cooling are used in preference to conventional heating and cooling systems wherever feasible, and heat pumps comply with EU Ecolabel criteria. (BEMP 3.6.4) Total electricity use ≤ 80 kWh m2yr (heated and cooled floor area). (BEMP 3.6.5) |
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W/m2 |
Installed lighting power to meet illumination needs per unit of area. An alternative good technical indicator is Lumens/m2, but the environmental performance is more linked to the installed power measured in W/m2. |
Per hotel or equivalent |
Energy efficiency |
Installed lighting capacity ≤ 10 W per m2. (BEMP 3.6.5) Lighting electricity use ≤ 25 kWh/m2yr (heated and cooled floor area). (BEMP 3.6.5) Total electricity consumption ≤ 80 kWh m2yr (heated and cooled floor area). (BEMP 3.6.5) |
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% |
Ratio between the renewable energy generated on site at the accommodation facility and the total energy use of the facility in terms of final energy. |
Per hotel or equivalent and at the organisational level (aggregated value) |
Energy efficiency |
The equivalent of 50 % of the accommodation's annual energy use is generated by on-site renewable sources. (BEMP 3.6.6) |
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This indicator expresses if the accommodation purchases off-site certified renewable energy (e.g. renewable electricity). The certification must ensure that the renewable energy purchased is not already accounted for by another organisation or in the national electricity average generating mix. |
Per hotel or equivalent and at the organisational level (aggregated value) |
Energy efficiency |
100 % of electricity is from traceable renewable electricity sources not already accounted for by another organisation or in the national electricity average generating mix, or that are less than two years old. (BEMP 3.6.6) |
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RESTAURANTS AND HOTEL KITCHENS |
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% |
This indicator refers to ingredients certified with relevant environmental standards (e.g. organic, MSC). |
Per key ingredient purchased, (may be aggregated to organisation level) |
All |
The organisation is able to provide documented information, at least including country of origin, for all main ingredients. (BEMP 3.7.1) At least 60 % of food and drink products, by procurement value, are environmentally certified (e.g. organic). (BEMP 3.7.1) |
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kg/dining guest |
Total organic waste generated divided by the number of covers (dining guests) served. |
Per kitchen or hotel (may be aggregated to organisation level) |
Waste Material efficiency |
Total organic waste generation ≤ 0,25 kg per dining guest, and avoidable waste generation ≤ 0,18 kg per dining guest. (BEMP 3.7.2) |
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% |
Restaurants and hotel kitchens should report separately the amounts of organic waste sent for anaerobic digestion, alternative energy recovery, composted on-site or sent for composting, as percentages of the total organic waste generation. |
Per kitchen or hotel (may be aggregated to organisation level) |
Waste Material efficiency |
≥ 95 % of organic waste is separated and diverted from landfill, and, where possible, sent for anaerobic digestion or alternative energy recovery. (BEMP 3.7.2) |
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L/dining guest |
Ratio of the total kitchen water consumption by the number of covers (dining guests) served. Numerous processes contribute to water consumption, and ideally monitoring should be at process level (dishwashing, taps, steam cookers, etc.). |
At least per kitchen or hotel (may be aggregated to organisation level) Per process |
Water Energy efficiency |
Implementation of a kitchen water management plan that includes monitoring and reporting of total kitchen water consumption normalised per dining guest, and the identification of priority measures to reduce water consumption. (BEMP 3.7.3) |
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% |
This indicator reports the percentage of dishwashing and kitchen cleaning chemical products which are ISO Type I ecolabelled. |
Per premises |
Waste |
At least 70 % of the purchase volume of chemical cleaning products (excluding oven cleaners) for dishwashing and cleaning are ecolabelled (e.g. EU Ecolabel). (BEMP 3.7.3) |
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kWh/dining guest |
Total energy use for the kitchen divided by the number of covers. This indicator includes all energy sources (e.g. electricity, natural gas, LPG). Many processes contribute to energy consumption, and ideally monitoring should be at process level (cooking, refrigeration, dishwashing, etc.). |
At least per kitchen or hotel (may be aggregated to organisation level) Per process |
Energy efficiency |
Implementation of a kitchen energy management plan that includes monitoring and reporting of total kitchen energy use normalised per dining guest, and the identification of priority measures to reduce energy consumption. (BEMP 3.7.4) |
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This indicator relates to the availability of e.g. information on low-impact mobility options (e.g. bikes, public transport, electric vehicles), the provision of courses addressing environmental issues and nature walks. |
Per campsite |
All |
The accommodation company encourages and facilitates environmentally responsible behaviour and activities, and provides environmental education for guests through on-site activities and courses. (BEMP 3.8.1) |
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The indicator refers to the implementation of a biodiversity management plan at the campsite. |
Per campsite |
Biodiversity |
Maintain or increase on-site biodiversity by planting native species, creating refuges for local animal species, and installing green or brown roofs where possible, and by minimising chemical inputs, light and noise pollution. (BEMP 3.8.2) Minimise light pollution and wildlife disturbance by installing timer- or sensor-controlled, efficient, and appropriately angled luminaries for external lights producing zero uplight. (BEMP 3.8.2) Minimise water consumption by planting native species and mulching, and by installing controlled irrigation systems fed with grey water where possible. (BEMP 3.8.2) |
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kWh/guest-night |
Total energy use on the campsite per guest-night in terms of final energy. It must be clearly stated whether renewable energy generated on-site is included or not in the figure and this may also be expressed separately anyway. Energy used within buildings and kitchens may also be expressed separately as kWh/m2·yr and kWh/dining guest. |
Per campsite (may be aggregated to organisation level) Per process |
Energy efficiency |
Specific final energy use (excluding renewable energy generated on-site) is ≤ 2,0 kWh per guest-night. (BEMP 3.8.3) |
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% |
This indicator is calculated as the percentage of the final energy used that is supplied by on-site renewable energy generation. |
Per campsite (may be aggregated to organisation level) Per process |
Energy efficiency |
— (BEMP 3.8.3) |
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(y/n) |
This indicator expresses if the accommodation purchases off-site certified renewable energy (e.g. renewable electricity). The certification must ensure that the renewable energy purchased is not already accounted for by another organisation or in the national electricity average generating mix. |
Per campsite (may be aggregated to organisation level) Per process |
Energy efficiency |
100 % of electricity is from traceable renewable electricity sources not already accounted for by another organisation or in the national electricity average generating mix, or that is less than two years old. (BEMP 3.8.3) |
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L/guest-night |
Water consumption is measured on the campsite premises over one year, and divided by the number of guest-nights. Water consumption for large swimming pools or restaurants serving a high proportion of non-residents may be excluded from this indicator for accommodation benchmarking. |
Per campsite (may be aggregated to organisation level) |
Water |
Total water consumption of ≤ 94 litres per guest-night on fully serviced four- and five-star campsites, and water consumption of ≤ 58 litres per guest-night on all other campsites. (BEMP 3.8.4) |
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kg/guest-night |
This indicator measures the amount of unsorted waste generated. |
At least per campsite or equivalent (may be aggregated to organisation level) |
Waste Material efficiency |
Total residual waste sent for disposal of ≤ 0,2 kg per guest-night. (BEMP 3.8.5) |