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Learn
about STEP
The Sustainable Tourism Eco-Certification Program™ (STEP) is the world's first comprehensive, global sustainable tourism eco-certification program offered by a non-profit organization. It's designed to be user-friendly, educational in nature, practical as a measurement and management tool, and applicable to tourism businesses of all sizes, including newcomers to sustainability, those wanting to improve their existing approach, and businesses that have long-standing sustainability programs. For more information, please review the web pages detailed above or download a STEP brochure.
Though STEP features regionally and internationally accepted criteria for sustainable tourism, the program and STI's related Guide to Sustainable Tourism were inspired, in part, by concepts from leading sustainable tourism certification programs as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations, including but not limited to the following:
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Agenda
21 Principles for Sustainable Development |
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Costa
Rica's Certification for Sustainable Tourism |
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The
Eco Tourism Association of Australia's
Nature and Ecotourism Accreditation Program |
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The European Voluntary Initiative for Sustainability in Tourism Initiative |
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Global
Reporting Initiative - Tour Operator's Initiative Performance
Indicators |
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Green
Globe 21 Path to Sustainable Travel and Tourism |
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International Organization for Standardization ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 |
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Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics |
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Mohonk
Agreement Principles for the Certification of Sustainable and
Eco-tourism |
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NSF International |
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The
Rainforest Alliance's SmartVoyager Program |
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The Sustainable Tourism Certification Network of the Americas |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production |
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