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GreenStep was founded in 2008 to bring change by helping organizations measure, reduce, improve and report on their sustainability performance.

Learn more at GreenStep.ca
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🌱 Partout au Québec, les artisans du réseau ÉCONOMUSÉE® montrent que la durabilité renforce le patrimoine culturel, reconnue par la Certification en tourisme durable de GreenStep.
👉 greenstep.ca/fr/sre-econo...

#TourismeDurable #SustainableTourism #ÉCONOMUSÉE
Les membres de la Société du réseau ÉCONOMUSÉE® au Québec sont à l’avant-garde des pratiques en tourisme durable - GreenStep
Des ingrédients locaux à la production respectueuse de l'environnement, les membres de la Société du réseau ÉCONOMUSÉE® adoptent la durabilité dans le tourisme. Soutenues par GreenStep et SRÉ, ces ent...
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September 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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💸 Hidden fees are now illegal in Canada under Bill C-59. For tourism & hospitality, this means clear pricing — including EcoFund & conservation levies. Transparency builds trust.
Learn more: greenstep.ca/bill-c5...
August 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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🌱 Congrats to Destination Canada—finalist for the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards (Sustainability)! Their Business Events Sustainability Commitment is leading positive change for events nationwide.

Learn about the program: dd.destinationcanada...
July 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Congratulations to the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) for achieving Gold GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Certification!

👉 Learn how TIAO did it: greenstep.ca/tiao-go...

#SustainableTourism #OntarioTourism #Sustainability #GreenStep #TourismCounts
July 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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New Pursuit Collection story: a $1 EcoFee funds sustainability projects across Banff & Jasper 🏞️💚

🔗Read article: www.pursuit.com/news...

#GreenStep #TourismCan #TourismCounts #SustainableTourism
July 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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🌱 Thrilled to announce GreenStep’s new partnership with Association Hôtellerie Québec! Helping Quebec hotels improve sustainability & advance responsible tourism. Learn more: GreenStep.ca/Associa... #GreenStep #TourismCan
June 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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🌿 The Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association (COTA) made history as the first Indigenous DMO in North America to earn Silver Certification in sustainable tourism through GreenStep.

🔗 GreenStep.ca/Cree-Ou...

#GreenStep #TourismCan #TourismCounts #SustainableTourism #EeyouIstchee #CreeNation
June 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Celebrating Pride Season 🌈We’re proud to be Rainbow Registered—a national 2SLGBTQI+ accreditation that aligns with our commitment to inclusive, sustainable tourism.

Learn more: RainbowRegistered.ca/

#PrideSeason #RainbowRegistered #GreenStep

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Rainbow Registered Guide | 2SLGBTQI+ Friendly Businesses in Canada
Discover Canada's premier guide to 2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses and organizations with Rainbow Registered. Explore our accredited, inclusive spaces that offer a more welcoming experience for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and allies. From queer-friendly travel destinations to supportive local businesses, find places across Canada committed to celebrating and respecting diversity. Join us in supporting establishments that proudly meet stringent standards for 2SLGBTQI+ safety and acceptance.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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🌿 Canada’s new greenwashing law is now in effect. Tourism & other sectors must verify eco-claims or risk penalties.

🌿 La loi sur l’écoblanchiment est en vigueur. Le tourisme doit prouver ses engagements.

greenstep.ca/bill-c-59/

#GreenStep #TourismCan #TourismeCan #TourismCounts #TourismeDurable
Bill C-59: What Canada’s New Greenwashing Law Means for Tourism - GreenStep
Canada's Bill C-59 introduces strict greenwashing rules, significantly affecting how tourism businesses communicate their sustainability efforts. Ensuring your eco-claims are verified is essential to ...
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June 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Today we reflect and act in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. GreenStep proudly supports ITAC with donations from every Pledge signatory and certification.
#GreenStep #NIPD2025
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June 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Canada has a chance to lead in sustainability 🌿
Regenerative tourism can protect nature, uplift communities, and build climate resilience. Let’s make tourism count.

greenstep.ca/canadas...
#GreenStep #TourismCan #TourismCounts #SustainableTourism
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June 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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🌿 New support for Montréal hotels: GreenStep, GMHA & @tourismemontreal.bsky.social launch 50%-off eco programs—energy, carbon, water, Pathway, certification & funding tools.
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#GreenStep #TourismCan #TourismCounts #SustainableTourism #TourismeDurable
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May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Afzal Minhas has stepped in to the role of GreenStep COO! Hear from Afzal about his vision for GreenStep’s future, leadership philosophy, and the opportunities ahead for businesses committed to sustainability.

🔗Q&A: greenstep.ca/afzal-m...

#GreenStep #TourismCan #TourismCounts
May 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Kelowna-based businesses are invited to join a free Climate Action 101 webinar to learn how to support the City of Kelowna’s climate goals, measure and manage carbon emissions, and take practical steps toward a more resilient, cost-effective future.

Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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📣 The Impact Sustainability Travel & Tourism event is happening next week, May 4-6, in Waterloo, Ontario!

GreenStep is proud to support this event as a sponsor—and excited to see our President & CEO, Angela Nagy, as emcee.

#TourismCan #SustainableTourism #ImpactSustainability #OntarioTourism
April 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🌎 As Earth Month ends, we’re celebrating community action! Earlier this month, GreenStep cleaned up our adopted section of Mill Creek, helping protect Okanagan Lake. Every action counts.
#GreenStep #EarthMonth #SustainableTourism #CommunityCleanup
April 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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GreenStep’s Lea Watrin and Adrian Kanjer are guest speakers at the April 30 GTHA + Enbridge webinar! Learn about energy efficiency funding for hotels. 🌎
🔗Learn more: www.gtha.com/eventca...
#GreenStep #TourismCounts
April 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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GreenStep CEO Angela Nagy is attending the Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) Spring Conference & Trade Show next week on April 28 to May 1! ⛷️

If you're attending, be sure to connect with her.

#GreenStep #SustainableTourism #TourismCounts #BCTourismCounts #CWSAA #SkiCanada #BCTourism
April 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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🌎 Celebrating Earth Day 2025: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET 🌿

This April 22, Earth Day highlights the powerful theme "OUR POWER, OUR PLANET," urging everyone to unite around renewable energy and triple clean electricity by 2030. Learn more at 🔗 www.earthday.org/ear...
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April 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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The GreenStep team is at the BC Hotel Association Summit this week.

If you're attending on April 22–23, stop by our booth in the Marketplace to learn how we’re supporting accommodation providers to shape a greener future.
#BCHASummit #GreenStep #SustainableTourism #BCTourismCounts #BCTourism
April 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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📣 GreenStep is proud to support #ImpactSustainability, as a sponsor and with CEO Angela Nagy as emcee, to help guide the dialogue around climate action, regenerative tourism, and innovation in the visitor economy.
🌱 Register at www.tiaontario.ca/events/impac...
#GreenStep #TourismCan #TourismCounts
April 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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GreenStep is partnering with ITAC to advance reconciliation through sustainable tourism.
🧡 $5 per signed pledge
🧡 $25 per certification
Funds support Indigenous tourism via the ITDF.
🔗 greenstep.ca/itac-pa...
#DestinationIndigenous
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April 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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It’s #TourismWeekCanada2025 🍁 Join us in celebrating by signing the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge and committing to a greener future for tourism 🌱

🔗 www.sustainabletouri...

#GreenStep #TourismCan #TourismCounts #SustainableTourism
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April 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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BCHA & GreenStep have renewed their partnership. Since becoming the first association partner to champion EcoFund, BCHA has been pivotal in advancing environmental responsibility of the hotel sector.
🔗 www.greenstep.ca/bch...
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April 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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👏 Tourisme Montréal achieved the highest score in Canada through GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Destination Certification. A true leader in sustainable tourism.
🔗 greenstep.ca/montrea...

#GreenStep #TourismCan #TourismCounts #SustainableTourism
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March 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM