Stabler - Environmental Management Systems for Sustainable Tourism at ESTC 2016

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Environmental Management Systems for Sustainable Tourism

Deby Stabler Project Azul Verde January 27, 2016

Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference

projectazulverde.com

Photo for my story

Source: Take My Trip

EMS for Sustainable Development & Tourism

“As more tourism businesses achieve certification that meets the GSTC standards, the industry will become more sustainable. A good EMS will not only accelerate that process but may also save the company money.”

– Dr David W. Randle, Director USF

“An EMS provides a systematic way to ensure environmental issues are managed consistently and systematically throughout an organization.”

– UNEP

How Is Your Organization Doing?

projectazulverde.com Source: University of Michigan

Sustainability Assmt

Financial , Social, Environmental Benefits Systematize cost savings, competitive advantage,

healthy business, engage community

• Streamline operations • Improve communication • Clarify procedures • Increase compliance • Demonstrate

commitment • Reduce environmental

footprint

• Integrate environmental programs

• Drive continual improvement

• Evolve

Operational Cost Savings

• ROI: 9 months – 2 years • 70% environmental performance • Portland TriMet Transportation

– $300K operational, $66K energy

• San Diego Solid Waste Division – $700K, equipment efficiency

projectazulverde.com Source: committee.iso.org,

zerowaste.org

Plan – Do – Check - Act

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ISO 14001 Overview

Source: ISO 14001 Standard

Design the Approach to Achieve the Goal

• Identify risks/opportunities • Prioritize • Establish goals • Outline steps

PLAN – Do – Check – Act

Plan – DO – Check – Act

Implement the Plan • Secure resources • Document procedures • Train • Communicate

Plan – Do – CHECK– Act

Measure Effectiveness & Determine Improvements

• Monitor & measure progress • Adjust

Plan – Do – Check – ACT

React & Report • Evaluate success • Discuss lessons learned • Report to management and stakeholders • Strive for continual improvement • Begin the annual cycle again

Who has an EMS?

From Cities…

… to Dive Shops

“Starting small was the key to our success.” • 23% building energy, $1M/year • 75% fuel efficiency, Police cars

– Vehicle Idling Policy • 270M gallons water, $700K, Parks & Recreation

irrigation • Swimmable water • ISO 14001 certification

Achievements

Source: Sunset Magazine

“As we grow, new staff members benefit from documented plans and tables–it brings them up

to the high bar that is expected.”

• Increased marketing strength • Attract quality customers • Basic SMS, Blue Certified

Achievements

Source: Eco 6 Scuba Diving

Your Turn: EMS Starting Template

Do Check

projectazulverde.com/Services/EMS

Thank You!

Deby Stabler deby@projectazulverde.com 303-902-4679

Stabler - Environmental Management Systems for Sustainable Tourism at ESTC 2016

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