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Sustainable Destination Partnership
Working together to make Sydney a leading sustainable destination.
The Sustainable Destination Partnership is a collaboration of hotels, backpacker hostels, serviced apartments, cultural institutions, entertainment venues and industry leaders working together to improve the environmental performance of Sydney’s accommodation and entertainment sector.
Led by the City of Sydney, the Sustainable Destination Partnership aims to:
- improve the energy and water efficiency of buildings in the local area
- reduce waste and embrace the circular economy
- electrify buildings and increase the uptake of renewable energy
- talk to regulators about major environmental policy and regulatory issues.
Officially established in June 2018, the partnership supports Sustainable Sydney 2030–2050 Continuing the Vision.
Members of the partnership have reduced their collective emissions by 31% and water consumption by 21% since 2018.
How environmental certification can help your business
Environmental ratings allow businesses to understand their impact, identify opportunities for improvement and boost performance. Recognised ratings in Australia include NABERS for Hotels, EarthCheck certification, Green Star Performance and Ecotourism Australia certification.
Accommodation providers benefit from certification in several ways.
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Why choose sustainable accommodation – and how your company can do it
Leading companies are stepping up their corporate social responsibilities and reviewing supply chains for a more sustainable future. You can do your part by checking the sustainability performance of your company’s accommodation provider. It’s easy.
We’ve created a guide to help companies select rated hotels for their business travel.
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Sydney’s global ranking
The Global Destination Sustainability Index is the leading benchmarking and improvement program for meetings and events destinations.
Aligned with the UN sustainable development goals, the index evaluates participating cities based on their environmental impact, social performance, and sustainable strategies and programs.
In 2025, Sydney was ranked 25th out of more than 100 cities globally.
