Major hotels, tourist attraction and holiday park secure Green Key certification

Twenty-one new tourism establishments from across Scotland, including five in Glasgow, have been announced as the recipients of the coveted Green Key eco-certificate.

A Green Key eco-certificate has been the leading standard of excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry since 1994 – and launched in Scotland in 2021.

It is operated across Scotland by Keep Scotland Beautiful and licensed globally by the Foundation for Environmental Education.

Glasgow establishments achieving Green Key:

• Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow SEC
• Moxy Glasgow SEC
• Glasgow Marriott Hotel
• voco Grand Central Hotel
• Glasgow Science Centre

Jamie Ormiston, Training and Accreditation Coordinator at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “We congratulate all of the establishments across Scotland receiving Green Key certification for the first time and those who have met the criteria for a second year.

“These establishments join a prestigious group, not only in Scotland but across the world, who lead the way in sustainable tourism.”

Dr Stephen Breslin, Chief Executive Officer at Glasgow Science Centre, said: "As the first visitor attraction in Scotland to be awarded the coveted status, we are proud to have retained our Green Key certification for another year. This is a long-term commitment, and we are very pleased that the national jury has recognised our on-going efforts."