HOW TO
GET CERTIFIED?
Our certification program offers something for all types of hotels
CERTIFICATION LEVELS
To achieve one of the below ratings, you must comply with all RELEVANT criteria for that particular phase.
SUP-Free Customer Facing Areas
Properties achieve their first star when all customer-facing single-use plastic products are eliminated
SUP-Free Property
Achieving two stars means that there are no single-use plastic products in customer-facing areas, back of house operations or any other area within your direct influence (e.g. staff canteens, offices, vehicles)
SUP-Free Influencer
Achieving three stars means that the property is compliant with the expectations of Phases one and two, and additionally, the business influences its supply chain, local communities and guests to take action
GET CERTIFIED IN 5 STEPS
STEP 1Registration
Registration to SUP-Free is free of charge.
Once your details have been validated, you will be able to access a range of educational materials that will help you to get started.
STEP 2Preparation
In order to prepare for certification, our team will send you a checklist form to complete and will provide instructions about how to evidence your responses.
STEP 3Submission
Members are able to submit their completed checklist and any supporting documentation online. The SUP-Free team will respond within 30 days to request a time to conduct an online audit.
STEP 4Online audit
Following the submission of your information, our team will respond within 30 days to request a time to conduct an online audit in order to verify your responses and clarify any outstanding questions.
STEP 5Certification
You will be informed of your results no later than 2 weeks after the site visit.
Once we are satisfied that you have complied to the criteria, you will be notified of your SUP-Free Certification which is is valid for two years.
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Show it off
To recognise your efforts, you will be rewarded with a SUP-Free certificate.
It is a simple yet powerful reason to celebrate success with your staff and suppliers, and attract the attention of media and business partners.
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