When David Bellamy began examining the conservation work being carried out by holiday parks almost ten years ago, he made some very exciting discoveries. The prompted him to initiate an annual award scheme to highlight the many remarkable achievements of these parks - and to encourage others to follow suit. Click here for more information.

Peak District EQM

The Peak District Environmental Quality Mark (EQM) is a certification mark that can only be achieved by businesses that actively support good environmental practices in the Peak District National Park. When you buy a product or service that has been awarded the Mark you can be confident that your purchase directly supports the high quality management of the special environment of the Peak District National Park.

Green Start

A number of sustainable tourism award schemes operate within Britain, such as the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS), the David Bellamy Awards and the Peak District National Park Authority Environmental Quality Mark (EQM). Green Start is a stepping stone to help you increase the green credentials of your business so in the future you can apply for one of the certificated award schemes.

GTBS

Are you a Tourism Business that is looking to become more sustainable by improving your environmental, economic and social operation? And you want a credible and recognisable way to promote your efforts to consumers? GTBS has proven its use, time and again as a powerful tool for businesses, delivering demonstrable environmental benefits, operating efficiencies and cost savings; as well as by providing consumers with a clear and credible signpost to sustainable tourism products and services.

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