Viabono GmbH
Viabono GmbH has been promoting sustainable tourism in Germany since 2001 through environmental and sustainability certifications. With offerings such as the Viabono certification and CO2 balances, the company supports businesses in their ecological and climate-friendly orientation.
Viabono GmbH: Sustainability in Tourism
editViabono GmbH, founded in 2001 at the initiative of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, the Federal Environment Agency, and various leading associations, is a leading professional organization for environmental and sustainability certifications in the tourism and leisure industry in Germany.
Key Products and Services
editViabono offers a variety of certifications and services that focus on the ecological and climatic sustainability of accommodation and gastronomy businesses. The main products include:
- Viabono Certification: This certification is awarded to businesses that meet strict criteria regarding environmental and climate protection. The certification is based on operational metrics and is distinguished by scientifically based concepts that determine the actual state of environmentally and climate-friendly management[1][4][5].
- CO2 Footprint: Viabono creates CO2 balances for companies and classifies them into climate efficiency classes. Businesses can offset their emissions through GOLD Standard certified compensation projects[4].
- DEHOGA Environmental Check: In cooperation with the DEHOGA Federal Association, Viabono implements this environmental check for hotels and gastronomy[4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of Viabono is to promote and strengthen sustainable tourism in Germany. The company is convinced that ecology and economy do not exclude each other, but rather complement each other. The guiding principle of Viabono is: "Ecology and economy do indeed fit together and often complement each other excellently"[1].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editViabono is actively committed to sustainability and has launched several initiatives:
- Environmental and Climate Certifications: The certifications from Viabono are designed to promote and certify the environmentally and climate-friendly management of businesses.
- CO2 Compensation: Viabono offsets its own CO2 emissions each business year through GOLD Standard certified reforestation projects[1].
- Web Portal for Sustainable Travel: The web portal of Viabono serves as an information hub for booking sustainable hotels in Germany and lists over 6,500 certified businesses[2][4].
Viabono works closely with various leading associations and organizations to promote and spread sustainability in the tourism industry. The company is committed to making a difference and creating a more sustainable world by inspiring businesses about sustainability and supporting them in their certification.