Global Sustainability Benchmarking & GDS Index
As the North American partner for the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index), we support destinations in understanding and improving their sustainability performance through robust benchmarking and practical insight. The Index provides a comprehensive, data-driven view of how destinations are performing across environmental, social, supplier, and destination management indicators, compared with peers globally.
We work with destinations to translate GDS-Index results into meaningful action, helping teams identify strengths, gaps, and priority areas for improvement. Rather than focusing solely on scores, our approach centres on using the Index as a strategic tool to inform planning, build internal capacity, and support long-term progress that is grounded in local context and global best practice.
Our Services Include:
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Facilitating destination participation in the GDS-Index
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Interpreting benchmarking results and peer comparisons
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Identifying priority focus areas and strategic opportunities
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Supporting integration of insights into plans, policies, and programs
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Using GDS-Index data to inform continuous improvement and long-term impact