Information for businesses

Accommodation standards

Any hotel, B&B, holiday cottage, hostel, farm-based or other holiday accommodation, whether self-catering, full or half-board may apply for the award. The Peak District Environmental Quality Mark accommodation standards relate to the following management activities. Contact the Project Officer for more information.

Eligibility standards

Compliance with environmental legislation

Basic environmental standards

Part 1 Energy, water & waste

Energy audit & review
Water audit & review
Waste audit & review

Part 2 Purchasing to deliver general environmental benefits

Purchasing review
Supplier screening

Part 3 Implementation of 'View of the visitor' practices

Presentation of building exterior
Presentation of building interior
Presentation of staff
Interaction of staff with customers

Part 4 Provision of environmental information

Staff involvement
Welcoming public enquiries

Peak District specific environmental standards

Part 1 Conservation of Peak District character

Business promotion & the Peak District
Guest involvement
Public transport initiatives
Private transport initiatives

Part 2 Purchasing to deliver Peak District environmental benefits

Local sourcing
Environmental Quality Mark members' list