Brief History
In August 2008, the program was introduced to market from increased demand for businesses that want to start addressing climate change and sustainability in a cost effective way. EarthCheck Assessed has all of the calculation across energy, water and waste however does not included third party certification. It is however a valid way for restaurants and other organisations to measure, manage and reduce their environmental impact, with the cost savings involved in smart recycling, energy efficiency, management practices and policies. EarthCheck Assessed is focused on integrating these cost savings, with an online delivered cost effective tool.
The Australian Hotels Association was one of the first associations to act in partnership with EarthCheck Assessed, with a discounted rate for AHA Members. Like the EarthCheck program from which it originates, EarthCheck Assessed was developed in conjunction with the Sustainable Tourism CRC.
The "Lite" program was enhanced in 2009 to meet the needs of the new carbon economy and re-branded as EarthCheck Assessed
Read more about this topic: Green Globe Lite
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