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.
The Monaco Government Tourist & convention Authority promotes the Destination and works in synergy with all industry partners to make Monaco a Responsible Destination. In the meantime, our Destination Management Organisation is playing a key role in raising public awareness.
Does Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Authority have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Monaco have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Authority report on its sustainability performance?
The Principality has been committed to protecting the environment for a very long time; it has grown stronger since the advent of H.S.H. Prince Albert II fifteen years ago. He has engaged the Principality of Monaco on path to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 % before 2030 compared to 1990 and has renewed His commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. His many actions in favor of preserving Oceans has made Him one of the most committed head of state in the fight against climate change. Monaco has built innovative soft mobility infrastructure and has preserved its green space which represent 20 % of the territory). Most of the hotels are certified and majority of restaurants offer local, organic and seasonal food.
OF ELECTRICITY
FROM RENEWABLES
OF WASTE
RECYCLED
HECTARES OF GREEN
AREA PER 100 000
POPULATION
Monaco Convention Bureau together with the department in charge of responsible tourism (SEPC Certified) are offering sustainable solutions to meeting and event organizers. They extend advise and support in the choice of venues and suppliers. They are valuable intermediaries when the organizer wishes to involve local leaders in the field of sustainability. They could also provide financial support depending on the size of the event and the impact on the country's sustainable action. This mobilization aims to give more legitimacy and content, two important aspects to ensure the success of the event.
OF HOTEL ROOMS
SUSTAINABILITY
CERTIFIED
OF VENUES
SUSTAINABILITY
CERTIFIED
OF PCOS/DMCS
SUSTAINABILITY
CERTIFIED
Monaco has made commitments at the local level with the implementation of policies aimed at promoting energy transition and soft mobility introducing an effective social model and protecting the environment, in particular the marine environment of the Principality; The Destination is very safe and takes into account the quality of life of the residents. Due to the current worldwide health crisis, a label has been created : the Monaco Safe certification, to guarantee a secure environment in the Principality. In terms of tourism, the DMO promotes a tourism with focus on accessibility.
The GDS-Movement is a pioneering, international change agency that acts to catalyse socio-economic and environmental transformation in cities and regions. 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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