What is EU Ecolabel?

An official label for sustainable tourism

Created in 1992 by the European Commission, the European Ecolabel is an official eco-label recognized in all member countries of the European Union. It distinguishes products and services that reduce their environmental impact throughout their life cycle. In the tourism sector, it rewards establishments that adopt sustainable practices while ensuring a superior level of quality and comfort.

France is particularly invested in this approach: it is leader in Europe with over 300 certified establishments out of the 1757 labeled in the Union. This figure bears witness to a growing commitment to more responsible tourism.

Reliable certification

The European Ecolabel is issued by AFNOR Certification, an independent organization that guarantees the reliability of the process. Certification is valid for two years, with regular checks to ensure compliance with the criteria. This makes the label a mark of confidence for environmentally conscious travelers.

In the tourism sector, obtaining the Ecolabel guarantees a significant reduction in the ecological footprint of labeled establishments. This label has a direct impact on the management of many aspects of day-to-day operations.

EU Ecolabel Cévéo

Labeled establishments must meet specific requirements, including:

  • Reducing energy consumption

  • Controlling water consumption

  • Sorting and reducing waste

  • Using eco-responsible products

  • Preservation of biodiversity

  • Renewable energies

  • Awareness-raising on eco-responsibility

The aim is to propose environmentally-friendly holidays, without compromising comfort. The improvement of the local environment and the active participation of guests in this process are also an integral part of the label's commitments.

Cévéo's commitment to responsible tourism

At Cévéo, we firmly believe in sustainable, meaningful tourism. That's why, today, six of our vacation villages have been awarded European Ecolabel certification. This recognition highlights our concrete actions to reduce our ecological footprint and raise awareness among our holidaymakers of the importance of protecting nature.

By choosing a Cévéo European Ecolabel vacation village, you are choosing more environmentally-friendly tourism, without compromising on well-being, conviviality and services. Through our-commitments, we encourage every holidaymaker to become an actor of change, by adopting simple but essential gestures to preserve the planet.