We have generated 110-item ecolodge checklist, targeting the environmentally-friendly accmmodations that plan and introduce guided tours such as ecotours. This checklist complies the first five categories with GPN(Green Purchasing Network)'s 'Hotels and InnsRyokans Guidelines'. In Japananese website, the checklist can be viewed and analyzed on-line that allows easy application to become a member lodge.

Ecolodge Checklist (PDF69KB)

Merits to disclosing the checklist result；

1. Distinguish from others
2. Establish credibility thru third party organization
3. Serve as an engine of the industry and take a leadership
4. Improving and verifying the action items thru periodic benchmarking

Numerous accreditation schemes are available though time, effort, and financial matters are yet to be solved. Japan Ecolodge Association hopes with a long-term vision that a certification scheme be introduced in Japan for the benefit of operators and users with affordability and international standards. As the first step, we have introduced this checklist in April, 2006.