Membership fees and application
TRAVEL MANAGERS
For Travel Program Managers and Travel Management Companies
This category is tailored for individuals and professionals managing travel programs within organizations and travel management companies specializing in sustainable travel solutions. It includes travel managers, travel coordinators, and anyone involved in overseeing and optimizing travel operations to promote sustainability and social responsibility.
Annual Membership: $750
Monthly Membership: $75
SERVICE PROVIDERS
For Sustainable Travel Service Providers and Industry Specialists.
Service Providers membership is designed for companies and specialists offering travel-related services within the sustainable travel and transportation industry. This includes airlines, airports, transportation providers, hotels, event organizers, and other businesses dedicated to promoting sustainability in the travel sector.
Annual Membership: $950
Monthly Membership: $95
NON-INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS
For Sustainability Enthusiasts, Supporters, and Sustainable Product/Service Providers
This category is open to individuals, and organizations passionate about sustainable development and offering products or services that can benefit the sustainable travel industry. It includes sustainable product manufacturers, technology providers, sustainability consultants, and those who want to support and engage with STTN’s mission.
Annual Membership: $1500
Monthly Membership: $150
If your industry or business isn’t mentioned here, but you’re dedicated to sustainable development, travel, offer sustainable products or services that could benefit other travel organizations, or want to connect with like-minded individuals working to improve our communities and enhance customer value, STTN welcomes you! Feel free to contact us directly at [email protected] to explore how you can be part of our community.
Membership Overview
STTN is the premier organization for independently recognizing global travel and transportation excellence. Earning an STTN certification allows each member organization to join a network of like-minded companies. There is power and market awareness in numbers.
The STTN certification program is a TRUE sustainability certification that certifies green travel service and transportation companies that are:
- Actively using their travel and transportation businesses as tools for positive social change.
- Operating a “values-driven” organization according to principles of social justice AND environmental sustainability.
- Environmentally and socially responsible in selecting suppliers from the travel service supply chain by including sustainability as an indicator of a supplier’s qualifications.
- Socially equitable and committed to extraordinary practices that benefit employees, customers, communities, and the environment; and
- Accept accountability for their work by continually improving and tracking their progress and operating transparently in every facet of their business.
All companies seeking Sustainable Travel Service Certification must meet STTN’s standards for responsible business conduct and transparency and meet or exceed all the required standards of the industry.
STTN Certification helps our travel service buyer members find sustainable travel and transportation services and supports member companies in implementing ongoing sustainability by working smartly and strategically using our online platform. In addition, we provide the tools to help travel service providers and buyers turn their social and environmental mission into action.
STTN is the premier organization for independently recognizing global travel and transportation excellence. Earning an STTN certification allows each member organization to join a network of like-minded companies. There is power and market awareness in numbers.
The STTN certification program is a TRUE sustainability certification that certifies green travel service and transportation companies that are:
- Actively using their travel and transportation businesses as tools for positive social change;
- Operating a “values-driven” organization according to principles of social justice AND environmental sustainability;
- Environmentally and socially responsible in selecting suppliers from the travel service supply chain by including sustainability as an indicator of a supplier’s qualifications;
- Socially equitable and committed to extraordinary practices that benefit employees, customers, communities, and the environment; and
- Accept accountability for their work by continually improving and tracking their progress and operating transparently in every facet of their business.
All companies seeking Sustainable Travel Service Certification must meet STTN’s standards for responsible business conduct and transparency and meet or exceed all the required standards of the industry.
STTN Certification helps our travel service buyer members find sustainable travel and transportation services and supports member companies in implementing ongoing sustainability by working smartly and strategically using our online platform. In addition, we provide the tools to help travel service providers and buyers turn their social and environmental mission into action.
Committed Companies: These companies have pledged to prioritize sustainability in all facets of their business and have taken the preliminary steps towards preserving our natural environment; promoting a healthy, inclusive society; and supporting a thriving economy. Each of these companies are determined to make intentional choices that will benefit the quality of life of their employees, customers, and other partners by promoting sustainability and sustainable development. Their commitment has been memorialized by completing and executing the STTN Pledge and Self-Assessment.
Certified Companies: STTN’s Sustainable Travel Service Company Certification ensures that companies operate according to these general standards:
- They run a “values-based” social enterprise according to principles of social justice and environmental sustainability (values statement must be featured on the STTN and company website);
- They are environmentally responsible in the way they run their operations, fleets, and facilities, evidenced by the submission of their emissions data to STTN or other STTN-approved 3rd party certification providers*;
- They source travel and other services from providers and partners that integrate social, ethical, and environmental performance factors into selecting suppliers in their supply chains;
- They are currently buying or selling services when applying for STTN Certification (completed website with all services listed);
*An annual sustainability report from a recognized third-party carbon accounting firm can be used instead of actual Certification if it is based on the GHG Protocol standard and meets STTN boundary requirements. Optionally, a third-party or custom calculator is also acceptable if it is based on the GHG Protocol standard and meets STTN boundary requirements.
Managed Travel Program Managers
Membership requirements: Agreement to the “Pledge” and a completed self-assessment.
STTN certification requires participating in and completing the online training and certification courses in Sustainable Travel Management and Sustainable Travel Supply Chain Management.
Additional STTN training includes owner/manager operational training, workshops, seminars, and peer-to-peer virtual and live events.
Travel Management Company
Membership requirements: Agreement to the “Pledge” and a completed self-assessment.
STTN Certification requires participating in and completing the online training and certification courses in Sustainable Business Travel Management and Sustainable Travel Supply Chain Management.
Additional STTN training includes owner/manager operational training, workshops, seminars, and peer-to-peer virtual and live events.
Travel Service Providers
STTN Membership requirements: Agreement to the “Pledge” and a completed self-assessment.
STTN certification is based on completing emissions tracking, reporting, and verifying emissions data conducted by a third party, STTN Green Fleet Certification (if applicable), sector-specific sustainability data submission, online training, and workshop participation.
Other STTN offerings include sector-specific training, fleet driver training, owner/manager training, workshops, seminars, and peer-to-peer virtual and live events.
* Including, but not limited to: Airlines, Airports, Aviation (brokers, corporate jet operations, etc.), Bus and Railroad, Car Rental, Cruises, Food & Beverage Providers, Groups & Events, Hotel Chains & Accommodations, Independent Hotels, Mobility, Ticketing Companies, TOO – Tour Operator, Tours & Activity Providers.
Sustainability Officers and Sustainable Program designers
Membership requirements: Agreement to the “Pledge.”
STTN certification in this membership category requires participating and completing the online training and certification courses in Sustainable Travel Management and Sustainable Travel Supply Chain Management.
Additional STTN offerings include travel sector-specific training, owner/manager operational training, workshops, seminars, and peer-to-peer virtual and live events.
Non-travel Industry Participants
Membership requirements: Agreement to the “Pledge” and a completed self-assessment.
STTN certification in this sector requires participating in and completing the online training and certification courses in Sustainable Travel Management and Sustainable Travel Supply Chain Management.
Additional STTN offerings include travel sector-specific training, owner/manager operational training, workshops, seminars, and peer-to-peer virtual and live events.
*Commercial Airlines, Hotel Management Chains, Cruiselines, OEM vehicle manufacturers, Car Rental Management Chains, travel technology suppliers, etc.
Supporters*
Membership requirements: Agreement to the “Pledge.”
STTN provides additional sponsorship opportunities to increase brand awareness, attract new clients and enhance your business relationships with current customers. In addition, as an STTN sponsor, you will earn the recognition of your peers for your commitment to and leadership in the sustainable travel community.
Whether you are looking to market your services as an exhibitor or gain unparalleled exposure as an event sponsor, STTN has the perfect opportunity. STTN offers a range of sponsorship packages and exhibit options for any budget. In addition, sponsorships allow STTN to provide world-class speakers, dynamic training and conference programs, and a valuable networking forum for travel professionals.
If you are a business committed to sustainable development, travel, have sustainable products or services that could be useful to other travel organizations, or would like to spend time with dedicated and concerned people that are organizing to make where we live, how we treat each other and creating more value for your customers, then STTN is the place for you to be!
*Commercial Airlines, Hotel Management Chains, Cruiselines, OEM vehicle manufacturers, Car Rental Management Chains, travel technology suppliers, etc.
