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ECO Certification - Sustainable Tourism Certification
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Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Certification is awarded to tours, accommodation, and attractions offered by nature-based tourism operators in Australia. The ECO Certification program assures travellers that certified products are backed by a strong, well-managed commitment to sustainable practices and provides high quality nature-based tourism experiences. The ECO Certification Program is divided into three levels: Nature Tourism, Ecotourism, and Advanced Ecotourism. |
| Certification Owner | Ecotourism Australia |
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| License Period (years) | 1 Year |
| Certified Tourism (nr) |  more than 900 |
| 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. Schemes operating for 30+ years, public consultations with stakeholders/industry experts each time. 3. procedure for non-compliance incl. withdrawal 4. Ongoing monitoring by an independent third-party body: Yes. annual surveillance, completion of signed annual declaration confirming ongoing compliance |
| Services | Certification |
| Postal Address | 88 Buckland Road, QLD 4012, Australia |
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| Phone Number | +617 3256 6777 |
| Webpage | http://www.ecotourism.org.au |
| Released | 10/02/2025 |
| Country | Australia |
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| Operational level | National |
| Sustainability | Comprehensive |
| Credibility | 3rd party audit |
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