EarthCheck

GOOD for Business

GOOD for the Planet

What is EarthCheck?

EarthCheck is the world’s leading certification, consulting and advisory group for sustainable destinations and tourism organisations.

Designed specifically for the travel and tourism industry, EarthCheck provides a science-based framework to help hotels, resorts, destinations, and event organisers measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social performance.

EarthCheck certification demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and responsible tourism, supported by independent, third-party verification.

EarthCheck Certification Pathways

EarthCheck offers certification across the full lifecycle of tourism assets and operations.

EarthCheck Certified

Existing Properties

For hotels, resorts, tourism operators, and existing facilities seeking to benchmark and improve operational performance.

This pathway focuses on:

Energy and water efficiency
Waste management
Carbon emissions
Environmental risk management
Social and community engagement

It provides a structured framework for continuous improvement, helping operators reduce operational costs while strengthening brand credibility and guest trust.

EarthCheck Design

New Developments

For new hotels, resorts, and tourism-related developments.

EarthCheck Design integrates sustainability into the early planning and design process, ensuring environmental performance, resource efficiency, and responsible development principles are embedded from the outset.

This approach supports long-term operational efficiency while aligning with investor, brand, and regulatory expectations.

EarthCheck Destinations

Tourism Destinations

For cities, regions, and tourism destinations seeking to implement sustainability strategies at a broader scale.

EarthCheck Destinations supports:

Community engagement
Environmental protection
Resource management
Sustainable tourism planning

It provides a framework for managing growth responsibly while enhancing destination resilience and long-term competitiveness.

EarthCheck Sustainable Event Management

Event Management

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For event organisers seeking to deliver environmentally and socially responsible events.

This certification supports:

Resource-efficient planning
Waste and carbon reduction
Responsible procurement
Stakeholder and community engagement

It enables organisations to demonstrate measurable sustainability performance while enhancing brand reputation and attendee experience.

GOOD for Business.

GOOD for the Planet.

Why Choose EarthCheck?

EarthCheck is purpose-built for the tourism and hospitality sector, offering a practical and credible pathway to sustainability.

Projects and organisations that pursue EarthCheck benefit from:

Independent, third-party verification of sustainability performance
Operational cost savings through improved resource efficiency
Enhanced brand positioning in an increasingly sustainability-driven market
Alignment with responsible tourism principles and global ESG expectations
A structured framework for continuous improvement

EarthCheck helps tourism organisations move beyond policy statements toward measurable, performance-based outcomes.

RCI’s EarthCheck Advisory Services

RCI provides end-to-end EarthCheck consultancy, supporting clients from initial benchmarking through certification and ongoing performance improvement.

Our services include:

EarthCheck feasibility and readiness assessments
Gap analysis and strategy development
Performance data collection and benchmarking
Documentation management and audit preparation
Stakeholder coordination and implementation support
Ongoing performance optimization

We work closely with owners, operators, and destination managers to ensure sustainability strategies are practical, measurable, and aligned with operational realities.

EarthCheck Support Services

Achieving EarthCheck Certification requires measurable environmental performance, operational efficiency, and credible data.

RCI supports hotels, resorts, destinations, and tourism operators with the technical expertise needed to quantify, improve, and verify sustainability performance.

Our EarthCheck support services include:

Energy, Water

& Waste Audits

Comprehensive ASHRAE audits to benchmark performance, identify inefficiencies, and develop improvement strategies.

Performance Benchmarking

Track and interpret energy, water, and waste data to support EarthCheck reporting requirements.

Carbon Footprint Assessment

Quantify operational emissions and develop practical reduction strategies.

Resource Efficiency Strategy Development

Identify cost-effective measures to reduce consumption and improve operational performance.

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Testing

Verify healthy indoor environments for guests and staff.

Ongoing Monitoring & Optimization

Implement monitoring systems to ensure continuous improvement beyond certification.

Start Your EarthCheck Journey with RCI

Whether you are operating an existing hotel, planning a new resort, managing a destination, or organising a sustainable event, RCI can guide you through the EarthCheck process with clarity and confidence.