Ritz-Carlton Herzliya Receives Green Key Environmental Certification for 2027
The hotel said the certification followed an assessment of its sustainability practices, including resource management, staff training and community environmental projects.
By Amir Navarro ·
The Ritz-Carlton Herzliya has received Green Key environmental certification for 2027 after an assessment of its sustainability practices, according to a hotel announcement issued on November 3. The property, which overlooks Herzliya Marina, outlined measures covering energy and water consumption, waste management and environmental awareness.
Green Key is an international certification program operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education, with EcoOcean coordinating its work in Israel. Its assessments cover tourism and hospitality businesses, examining how they manage environmental responsibilities and resources, involve employees and address social responsibility.
According to Green Key, establishments seeking certification undergo a review of supporting documentation and an audit conducted on site. An independent certification body then makes the decision. Once certified, participating businesses are required to maintain compliance with the program’s requirements throughout the certification period.
The hotel said it had installed LED lighting and water-saving fixtures, alongside systems designed to manage resource consumption. It also reported introducing refillable dispensers and programs to recycle paper, glass and plastic. Digital options have been introduced as alternatives to printed materials.
Beyond those operational measures, the Ritz-Carlton Herzliya said it had created an environmental management system built around measurable objectives. The system includes annual action plans and continuing monitoring of performance. The hotel also described employee training and efforts to increase environmental awareness among guests and business partners.
General manager Roy Avidor attributed the certification to the work of the hotel’s employees and said environmental responsibility was part of its approach to hospitality. “It reflects our belief that exceptional luxury hospitality and environmental responsibility must go hand in hand,” he said in the announcement.
The hotel also highlighted relationships with local farmers, producers and artisans. Its community work included projects to protect Herzliya’s beaches and marine environment, support community gardens, recycle electronic waste and promote environmental education.
According to the announcement, a ceremony marking the certification was attended by Herzliya’s mayor, representatives of Marriott International and EcoOcean, the Herzliya Municipal Tourism Development Corporation and executives from the tourism industry.
Mika Volov, who heads EcoOcean’s environmental management department, said environmental responsibility was gaining importance within hospitality standards alongside service quality and the guest experience. She said the organization was encouraging more hotels to participate in Green Key and make environmental management part of their everyday operations.
