Membership benefits
Green Fins membership benefits for operators (dive centres, snorkelling centres, liveaboards)
What are the benefits?
In-person environmental assessment
Locally trained Green Fins assessors will spend the day at your operation to assess your daily environmental practices, using a point system developed by experts in the field.
Exclusive to Certified Members
Digital self-evaluation
The Green Fins Hub will assist you in conducting a thorough self-evaluation of operational practices (this can be paused and continued whenever is suitable).
Exclusive to Digital Members
In-person environmental consultation
Consult with your Green Fins assessors to create a bespoke environmental action plan to suit your operation.
Exclusive to Certified Members
Environmental action plan
Manage your annual environmental action plan with set goals and an advanced user interface that allows you and your team to record your progress over time. (Note: Green Fins Hub will assist Digital Members to create a bespoke environmental action plan to suit their operation)
For both membership
Access to extensive environmental solutions library
Get access to proven environmental solutions, tried and tested by the Green Fins network over two decades.
For both membership
Meet global eco-standards
Take tangible action to help meet Sustainable Development Goals (12 & 14) and ISO Standards 21416 / 21417.
For both membership
Compliance with in-house environmental programmes
Increase compliance of the requirements set by your agency’s in-house environmental programmes, including PADI Eco Center, Green Diver and Mission Blue.
For both membership
In-person environmental training for staff
Your whole team will receive annual in-house training in order to learn how to follow the code of conduct, conservation and how to take action for the environment.
Exclusive to Certified Members
Peer Support in the Community Forum
You’re not on this journey alone. Get access to the exclusive Community Forum to discuss environmental issues and share lessons and ideas with like-minded operators, NGOs, Governments and industry partners from all over the world.
For both membership
Certificate of Certified membership level
Receive proof of your Bronze, Silver or Gold membership to display proudly at your operation.
Exclusive to Certified Members
Certificate of Digital membership
Receive proof of your commitment to Green Fins to display proudly at your operation.
Exclusive to Digital Members
Green Fins Member logo for your marketing materials
Use the Green Fins Member logo on your website and marketing materials to let your customers know that you are taking real action for the ocean.
For both membership
Priority Green Fins website listing
Your Green Fins level will directly impact how high you are listed on the Green Fins website. If you improve your environmental practices and earn Gold, you will be seen first!
Exclusive to Certified Members
Enhanced listing on booking platforms
Increase your bookings! Your business information will be promoted on popular booking platforms such as PADI Travel and ZuBlu accompanied by the Green Fins logo.
For both membership
Publicity
Members who engage in the Green Fins Community Forum and consistently demonstrate their commitment to improvement may be featured in public articles, news and blogs.
For both membership
Why join Green Fins?
Attract more customers
Prove your status as an environmentally responsible operator, attract the growing market of eco-minded customers and give them a higher quality experience.
Receive bespoke environmental consultation and annual training
Minimise your business’ environmental impacts and improve sustainability through tailored consultations and training from Green Fins’ sustainability experts.
Demonstrate your ISO compliance
The Green Fins tools and resources support industry compliance to the Sustainable Diving and Snorkelling ISO standards
Protect your business
Learn sustainability tips that could reduce your overheads, increase profits and ensure the long-term sustainability of your business by protecting your coral reefs.
Be a sustainability leader
Drive sustainability globally by setting a good example, helping policy makers find sustainability solutions, inspiring other businesses, educating guests and empowering local communities.
