What's involved?
The Sea Change for Sustainable Tourism program is offered free to businesses in Manly.
The program consists of five stages:
- Stage 1 involves attendance at a preliminary workshop and completion of a business checklist.
- Stage 2 entails carrying out a short business self-audit.
- Stage 3 involves attendance at a second workshop and development and implementation of an environmental management plan (EMP).
- Stages 4 and 5 involve completing goals set out in the EMP.
Businesses that participate in the program are eligible for endorsement under the program’s 5-star accreditation scheme. The accreditation scheme provides acknowledgement for engagement and achievement by promoting a positive business image to consumers and the local community. Program participants gain 1 star for each stage of the program they complete satisfactorily. Full accreditation is equivalent to 5 stars.
Triple bottom line approach – the 10 categories
The program uses a triple bottom line approach, that is, it incorporates economic, social, and environmental management. The 10 categories that the Sea Change program focuses on are:
- Visual Amenity
- Water and Wastewater
- Solid Waste
- Energy Efficiency
- Air and Noise Pollution
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Economics
- Staff
- Local Community
- Risk Management
To learn more about the Sea Change for Sustainable Tourism program and get involved please contact the Sustainable Tourism Education Officer at Manly Council on Ph: (02) 9976 1661 or email: seachangetourism@manly.nsw.gov.au
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