Green Key Criteria — Small Accommodations
International Criteria + Malaysia Guidance Notes (BM/EN)
What’s covered
- Energy efficiency in compact lodging facilities
- Water-saving measures for limited-capacity properties
- Segregated and minimised waste streams
- Safe housekeeping & chemical storage
- Nature protection for rural or sensitive settings
- Local community engagement and guest awareness
Audit cadence
- Year 1: On-site audit
- Year 2: On-site audit
- Year 3 onward: On-site every 3rd year, desk-based audits in between
Evidence expectations
- Policy statements
- Operating procedures
- Resource monitoring logs
- Utility metering data (where available)
- Training proof (owner / manager / staff)
- CAPA actions and follow-up reporting
FAQ
Yes, if accommodation is commercially operated and has control over environmental practices.
Scale is considered — documentation must still demonstrate responsible operation.
If unavailable, alternative measurement records are acceptable.
