The GDS-Index is a destination-level programme that measures, benchmarks, and improves the sustainability strategy and performance of tourism and events destinations.
The GDS-Index is aligned with international standards; UN SDGs, GSTC Destination Criteria, UNWTO.
Click here to read more about the benchmarking methodology including data collection and verification, the four benchmarking categories, governance and criteria development and performance scoring methods.
This page highlights each destinations sustainability journey and will showcase their journey.
The 2023 GDS-Index comprises 69 indicators across four categories. Here is the total score and the score for the four categories for this destination.
Environmental
Social
Supplier
Destination Management Organisation
Environmental
Includes a city's performance pertaining to its policies and infrastructure, such as climate change commitment, carbon emissions, renewable energies, resource and water management, public transport, and air pollution levels.
Social
Indicates the performance of the city against indicators of SDG integration, Corruption, Personal Safety, Access to Information and Communications, Health and Wellness, and Inclusivity, using external sources such as the Social Progress Imperative Index, and Corruption Perceptions Index.
Supplier
Addresses the sustainability commitment and performance of the local meetings' industry supply chain, including airports, events agencies, hotels, venues, and restaurants.
Destination Management Organisation
Indicates the sustainability commitment, including questions pertaining to maturity of a destination's sustainability and regeneration strategy, leadership, communication of sustainability initiatives (to support client planners), and the accuracy of their reporting on sustainability operations.
Visitors to the borough of Dudley will be delighted by the variety of things to see and do. Stourbridge Glass Quarter, home to glassmaking for over 400 years. Himley Hall & Park offers an ‘Indulgent Afternoon Tea’. Dudley Zoo & Castle, home to hundreds of exotic and endangered animals and an 11th century castle. Experience sights, sounds, smells, and tastes at Black Country Living Museum. The 1940s-60s high street is open for business and ready for you to experience the popular culture of the time. Take a boat trip in Dudley Canal & Limestone Mines or a show at one of our borough halls. Visit www.discoverdudley.org.uk for more details
Does Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Dudley have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council report on its sustainability performance?
Dudley Council's climate commitment is creating a sustainable borough on its way to net zero carbon emissions, improved air quality, reduced fuel poverty and outstanding waste and recycling services. The Dudley Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2027 Phase One is Dudley Council’s response to our declaration of a climate emergency, which set net zero carbon targets of 2030 for the Council and 2041 for the Borough. The 3-year plan sets out the key actions required for the Council to get to net-zero carbon by 2030.
OF ELECTRICITY
FROM RENEWABLES
OF WASTE
RECYCLED
HECTARES OF GREEN
AREA PER 100 000
POPULATION
OF HOTEL ROOMS
SUSTAINABILITY
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OF VENUES
SUSTAINABILITY
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OF PCOS/DMCS
SUSTAINABILITY
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The GDS-Movement is a pioneering, data-driven international change agency that acts to catalyse socio-economic and environmental transformation in cities and regions across the world. Our mission is to empower tourism and events professionals with the mindsets, skill sets, and toolsets to co-create more regenerative and resilient destinations to visit, meet, and live in.
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