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VIABONO
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Viabono was established in 2000 as an initiative of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment and the Federal Environmental Agency. The certificate awards all types of accommodations providers, conference centres, restaurants, holiday packages and vendors as well as canoeing, nature parks and local tourism destinations. Viabono certified hotels can participate at the Viabono Klima Hotels (climate hotels) programme and be certified as climate neutral hotel.The label is active since 2000. NOTE: in 2026 the "Viabono Plus" standard shall be implemented and comply with the key requirements of the EU EmpCo directive. |
| Certifying Organisation | Viabono GmbH |
| Partner Organisation/s | Viabono Association with 17 member organisations and 4 supporting organisations |
| License Period (years) | 2 Years |
| Certified Tourism (nr) |  More than 190 |
| EmpCo alignment Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition DIRECTIVE (EU) 2024/825 |
Certification scheme requirements: 1. open and non-discriminatory access 2. standard developed with relevant experts and stakeholders: yes |
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| Organisation | Viabono GmbH |
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| Postal Address | Hauptstrasse, 230, 51503 Rösrath-Hoffnungsthal, Deutschland |
| Phone Number | 0049 2205 9198350 |
| Fax Number | 0049 2205 9198355 |
| Webpage | http://www.viabono.de/ |
| Released | 10/02/2025 |
| Country | Germany |
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| Operational level | National |
| Sustainability | Environmental |
| Credibility | Desk, random on-site audit |
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