Our circular economy solutions for tourism
To offer services with a lower environmental impact, tourism professionals need to be familiar with best practices in the circular economy and make it known that they are implementing them.
Your needs
Do you work in the tourism sector in a role that deals with circular economy issues? We provide you with access to standards, market intelligence solutions, training, and certification upon audit.
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The ISO 590xx series of standards provides the guidelines.
Lascaux IV: A world-renowned tourist site opts for NF Environnement certification
In the Dordogne, the Lascaux IV tourist site, home to cave paintings created by Homo sapiens, has committed to sustainable management practices by obtaining NF Environnement certification for “Visitor Sites.” Reducing paper usage, managing lighting and energy, sourcing supplies for the gift shop… Hear the explanations from Franck Doucet, operations manager, and Lenka Lamoure, auditor for AFNOR Certification.
The AFNOR Group helps you define your needs
Why adopt a circular economy approach?
Reuse of materials, waste recycling, conservation of water resources and local biodiversity, carbon-free mobility… Tourism is a sector where the seven pillars of the circular economy can be implemented to reduce its environmental impact. Tourism professionals can, for example, offer eco-designed accommodations. An ISO 14001 certification is also a good way to take a comprehensive approach. Displaying the European Ecolabel is one way to highlight your commitment.
