The Qualification for CSR and Sustainability
Are sustainability and CSR topics not yet a priority in your company, but you would like to change that? Are you operating with limited resources and looking for an entry-level certification that can be implemented quickly and easily alongside your daily business? Or do you – e.g., as an agency or intermediary – work with a variety of partners and want an overview of sustainability in your value chain? If so, TourCert Qualified, our uncomplicated sustainability qualification, is the ideal first step for you!
The Sustainability Qualification for Tourism Professionals – Fast, Easy, Online
The TourCert qualification process is characterised above all by its simple and fast implementation. Depending on your own planning, the qualification takes about two weeks and is managed via our digital tool, running seamlessly alongside your day-to-day operations. A sustainability manager selected by you carries out all the qualification measures and is available to us as a contact person.
Through our interactive e-learning module “Travel for Tomorrow Basic” – an integral part of the process – your sustainability manager will independently acquire the necessary knowledge. For more information on the exact procedure of the qualification, see our 5 steps below.
Who can qualify?
The qualification is open to tour operators, accommodation, tourist information centers, and other leisure providers, as well as businesses from tourism-related industries such as gastronomy and retail. Depending on the type of business, the self-assessment – the core part of the process – is tailored to your specific operations. The TourCert Qualified status is initially valid for one year. To continue beyond this period, you’ll need to update your improvement plan annually and pay the membership fee. Information about pricing and the registration form can be found at the bottom of this page.
Why Choose TourCert Qualified?
- Measure and determine the status quo of sustainability aspects in your company with our tailored online self-assessment checklist.
- It creates the basis for sustainable and quality-oriented management.
- Discover opportunities for resource efficiency and cost savings during the self-analysis.
- Enhance your market position with an internationally recognized logo, showcasing your commitment to sustainability as a responsible business and attractive employer.
- A cost-effective entry-level option for smaller companies without the resources for a comprehensive certification.
- With the gained knowledge on sustainability, you not only increase the competence of your employees, but also improve employee motivation.
- The qualification is easy to implement and paves the way for subsequent certification.
- Membership in the TourCert Community, providing access to resources, marketing support, and inclusion in the public register.
5 steps to the TourCert qualification
Sustainability Guidelines
The convincing quality of products and services, fair working conditions, the protection of human rights as well as the responsible use of natural resources play a central role in the process. By digitally signing a declaration, you commit to adhering to TourCert’s sustainability guidelines.
Sustainability manager
You will appoint a sustainability manager in your company. This person coordinates the processes and will be trained accordingly by TourCert, using the interactive e-learning module ”Travel for Tomorrow Basic“, which takes about three hours and consists of four practical modules, including a final quiz.
Check List
Use the TourCert Selfcheck, a comprehensive checklist tailored to your business type, to evaluate and optimize your sustainability practices. It considers all the criteria that you have committed yourself to on the basis of the sustainability guidelines. This analysis identifies your company’s strengths and areas for improvement.
Measures for Improvement
Based on your self-assessment, identify at least three improvement measures and submit them to TourCert. These actions must be updated and expanded annually.
Assessment and Certificate
After a desktop review, you’ll receive the TourCert Qualified certificate and gain access to promotional materials, including the logo and communication templates. Your company will also be listed in the public register as a certified member of the TourCert Community.
Get Active Now – Sign Up
Implement sustainability in your company and sign up for the TourCert qualification by clicking the button below. Please indicate the designated sustainability manager as contact person. You will receive further information about the next steps shortly.
Are there any questions left unanswered?
We will be happy to help you with your questions about the TourCert qualification. Just get in touch with us.
