The re-launch of the Green Key Eco-label for hotels in Malta and Gozo has taken place, following the Malta Tourism Authority’s recent endorsement of Green Key as one of the schemes that will replace the current Eco-certification scheme for hotels.

Nature Trust – FEE Malta, the Green Key National Operator for Malta, re-launched the Green Key eco-label at a well-attended event which was opened by Mr Carlo Micallef, the CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority.

The event was attended by Green Key National Operator from Portugal – Ms Fatima Viera making a presentation, along with a presentation by Mr Vincent Attard, Executive President of Nature Trust – FEE Malta and national Operator for Malta for Green Key, and a case study presentation by Mr Pedro Teixeira of the Green Key certified Neya Hotels chain in Portugal.

The event included a workshop session on the Green Key criteria and the compliance obligations facilitated by Adi Associates Environmental Consultants Ltd, who have been appointed as the national auditors for Green Key in Malta.

Commenting on the recent collaboration with Green Key, Mr Vincent Attard said ,”we are delighted once again to represent Green Key in Malta. As FEE representatives locally for over 22 years, we felt it was only natural for us to take on this additional eco-label to further strengthen environmental performance and education in the Maltese Islands.”

He added that, “we feel that Green Key is a truly holistic international Eco label as it does not just promote environmental improvements but also addresses social and cultural aspects too. Another important aspect for us is the environmental education side of the label.”

Adi Associates will be responsible for conducting the annual audits and assigning the Green Key label to compliant hotels.

Its Managing Director, Mr Adrian Malliaat, described the opportunity as “a challenging one, yet one we are prepared for. Having audited hotels under the MTA’s Eco-certification Scheme for over 15 years and being an ISO14001 certified company with qualified environmental auditors, Adi Associates has the relevant experience and expertise to work with Green Key to ensure the certification to the Green Key eco-label of as many establishments as possible in the Maltese Islands.”

More information on Green Key can be obtained from the Green Key Malta website.

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