How to add Sustainability practices on Booking.com

The Travel Sustainable badge is a recognition of your sustainability efforts and helps travelers more easily identify properties that have implemented sustainable practices on Booking.com. To reach levels, you need to indicate which sustainability practices you’ve implemented at your property by updating your sustainability practices in Homhero.

If your current impact is high enough, you'll receive an email letting you know your Travel Sustainable Level within 24 hours. You'll then be allocated a Travel Sustainable badge that will be shown to guests within 48 hours. Learn more about the program in this Solutions article, as well as in these FAQs.

You can add sustainability practices in Homhero via ''Services'' on a global or listing level. Here is the full list:

1. 100% renewable electricity is used throughout the property

2. All windows are double-glazed

3. At least 80% of food is sourced from your region

4. At least 80% of lighting uses energy-efficient LED bulbs

5. At least 80% of the food provided is organic

6. Bike parking Included

7. Bike rental Included

8. Compensate for at least 10% of total annual carbon emissions by purchasing certified carbon offsets

9. Electric vehicle charging station

10. Food waste policy in place that includes education, food waste prevention, reduction, recycling, and disposal

11. Green spaces such as gardens/rooftop gardens on the property

12. Investing a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects

13. Keycard for room electricity

14. Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents

15. Only using water-efficient showers

16. Only using water-efficient toilets

17. Opt-out from daily room cleaning

18. Property removed all, or never offered, plastic bottles for non-water drinks

19. Property removed all, or never offered, plastic cups

20. Property removed all, or never offered, plastic cutlery and tableware

21. Property removed all, or never offered, plastic stirrers

22. Property removed all, or never offered, plastic straws

23. Property removed all, or never offered, plastic water bottles

24. Property removed all, or never offered, single-use plastic toiletries

25. Provide guests with information regarding local ecosystems, heritage and culture, as well as visitor etiquette

26. Recycling bins are available to guests and waste is recycled

27. Refillable water stations

28. Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses offered

29. Towels Changed Upon Request Indicates property encourages guests to use their towels more than one day

30. Vegan options available at the property

31. Vegetarian options available at the property

32. Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not harmed at the property