RACV’s portfolio of clubs and resorts has achieved Sustainable Tourism Certification across all 10 properties.
Two of these resorts have also become the first in Australia to receive Advanced Sustainable Tourism Certification.
RACV Noosa Resort on the Sunshine Coast and RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast were awarded the highest certification tier by Ecotourism Australia, marking a significant milestone for large-scale tourism operators.
The certification reflects an enterprise-wide approach to sustainability, with all RACV properties across Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania now meeting Ecotourism Australia’s standards.
Initiatives across the portfolio include renewable electricity where possible, rainwater harvesting, emissions reduction programs and guest-led sustainability initiatives such as opting out of daily housekeeping.
Elissa Keenan, Ecotourism Australia CEO, said the achievement demonstrates that sustainability can be implemented across large operations.
“By attaining Advanced Sustainable Tourism Certification across two flagship resorts and certifying their entire portfolio, RACV is demonstrating that large operators can embed innovative practices at scale,” she added.
Advanced initiatives at flagship resorts
RACV Noosa Resort offsets LPG emissions through a carbon-neutral program and supports local reforestation initiatives, while RACV Royal Pines Resort contributes to conservation programs and environmental initiatives including Clean Up Australia Day.
Craig Peachey, Executive General Manager Leisure at RACV, said the milestone reflects long-term commitment across the organisation.
“Achieving certification across our entire leisure portfolio is a proud moment and reflects the teams working every day to embed sustainability into our operations,” he added.
The certification process includes more than 200 criteria across environmental management, community engagement and responsible operations, verified through independent auditing.
