1.0Açores - No rumo da sustentabilidadehttps://sustainable.azores.gov.pt/en/Neuza Furtadohttps://sustainable.azores.gov.pt/en/author/neuza/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="6P71367ssi"><a href="https://sustainable.azores.gov.pt/en/certification-2/">Certification</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://sustainable.azores.gov.pt/en/certification-2/embed/#?secret=6P71367ssi" width="600" height="338" title="“Certification” — Açores - No rumo da sustentabilidade" data-secret="6P71367ssi" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); </script> https://sustainable.azores.gov.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Caldeirao-024-Corvo-1024x683.jpg1024683In the leadership of Sustainable Tourism The Azores are the first archipelago in the world certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the international certifying entity EarthCheck, under the criteria of the Global Council for Sustainable Tourism. Sustainability Policy We believe in the commitment between people and nature It is the way to follow in the region, in order to increase, every day, the quality of life of all the azoreans.  For more than two decades, initiatives that lead to the protection and preservation of the Azores have been privileged. This path led the destination to the continuous development of sustainability policies, such as: Energy production and management Nature conservation and biodiversity protection Environmental education actions Management and supervision of noise, air quality, waste and water Enhancement of native products, Azorean heritage and culture A transparent commitment​ with the sustainable development of the Azores Although we are an internationally certified tourist destination, we know that this is a process of continuous improvement, where it is necessary to measure, analyze the impacts and identify the inherent risks, in order to adjust the processes and the way we operate. Only, through visionary, ambitious and collaborative work – integrating all the stakeholders of the destination – will be possible to achieve our ambitious goals: to become the most sustainable archipelago in the world! Sustainability Report Sustainability Policy Risk Assessment Strategic Plan Measure to manage in the direction of sustainability! We constantly monitor all actions and initiatives. This way can we progress, innovate and raise our sustainability standards, always seeking to do more and better. Key performance areas: Energy efficiency     Air quality and light and noise pollution     Society and culture     Ecosystem and biodiversity     Water     Wastewater and sewage     Greenhouse gases     Transports     Spatial planning     Economy     Waste     Substances harmful to the environment     Sustainability Working Groups 9 islands- 9 Green Teams Meet the process Get to know the Earthcheck Certification phases 01Registo Start the process; 02Commitment Take on a mission Establishing a team; Involve stakeholders; Develop, adopt, and promote an environmental and social sustainability policy. 03Evaluation Analyzing the destination’s sustainability performance Collect quantitative and qualitative data; Access to real-time information; Identifying critical points. 04Planning, consultation and reporting Getting involved to evolve Prioritization of challenges; Co-creation of the Azores sustainability action plan; Performance report; Measuring the success of implementing measures. 05Communication Raising awareness of the process 06Auditing Verifying commitments Independent, experienced, and credible evaluation to verify the commitments made. 07Success Fulfilling the journey Celebration of the results achieved 1-4 years I Silver Certification 5-9 years I Gold Certification 10-14 years I Platinum Certification + 15 years I Master Certification   08Renewal Update the process Process renewal every 12 months Meet local certified tourism companies View list