Accommodation (SMA) Compliance | Accredify Global
Understanding everything about Accommodation (SMA)
Accommodation (SMA) focuses on implementing a structured Sustainability Management Approach for accommodation establishments such as hotels, resorts, guest houses, and lodges. It helps organizations manage environmental impact, improve social responsibility, and enhance operational efficiency while delivering a better guest experience.
What is Accommodation (SMA) Compliance?
Accommodation (SMA) Compliance is a systematic evaluation of an accommodation provider’s sustainability policies, procedures, and performance controls. It typically covers energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, responsible sourcing, staff awareness, community impact, and transparent reporting.
The goal is to ensure sustainability is not a one-time effort but a managed process with measurable targets and continual improvement.
Why is Accommodation (SMA) Compliance Important?
Travelers, corporate clients, and booking platforms increasingly expect accommodation businesses to demonstrate responsible operations. Accommodation (SMA) compliance helps reduce resource costs, improve brand reputation, and meet sustainability expectations from partners and guests.
Operational Efficiency - Reduce energy, water, and waste costs through structured controls and monitoring.
Guest Trust & Brand Reputation - Show clear sustainability commitments that improve guest confidence and reviews.
Risk & Compliance Readiness - Strengthen preparedness for local environmental regulations and stakeholder audits.
- ✔ Improved guest satisfaction through cleaner, safer, and responsible operations.
- ✔ Lower operating costs with energy & water efficiency.
- ✔ Stronger reputation with corporate and international clients.
- ✔ Better waste management and reduced environmental impact.
- ✔ Increased competitiveness on sustainability-focused booking channels.
Key Modules of Accommodation (SMA) Compliance
1. Environmental Resource Management
- ✔ Energy efficiency & renewable energy planning
- ✔ Water usage reduction and monitoring
- ✔ Waste segregation, recycling, and safe disposal
2. Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain
- ✔ Responsible sourcing of food, amenities, and materials
- ✔ Reduced single-use plastics
- ✔ Supplier evaluation and sustainability requirements
3. Social Responsibility & Community Impact
- ✔ Fair labor practices and staff wellbeing
- ✔ Local hiring and community support initiatives
- ✔ Guest awareness and responsible tourism guidance
4. Governance, Documentation & Monitoring
- ✔ Sustainability policy and objectives
- ✔ Performance tracking (KPIs) and reporting
- ✔ Internal audits and corrective actions
5. Health, Safety & Guest Experience Controls
- ✔ Hygiene and safety procedures
- ✔ Facility maintenance planning
- ✔ Feedback and complaint handling for service improvement
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How Accredify Global Supports Your Accommodation (SMA) Journey
Accredify Global provides a customized and practical approach for accommodation sustainability compliance:
- ✅ Industry-Relevant Auditors – Auditors experienced in hospitality operations.
- ✅ Practical Implementation Support – Documentation, SOPs, and staff readiness.
- ✅ Faster Assessment Cycle – Clear roadmap and structured audit plan.
- ✅ Cost-Effective Improvements – Focus on measurable savings and ROI.
- ✅ Continual Improvement Guidance – Post-certification monitoring and support.
What are the benefits of Accommodation (SMA) Compliance?
Accommodation (SMA) compliance offers strong business and sustainability benefits:
- 1. Reduced utility costs through efficient energy and water use.
- 2. Improved guest satisfaction and stronger brand trust.
- 3. Better risk control and readiness for stakeholder audits.
- 4. Competitive advantage in the responsible tourism market.
Who Needs Accommodation (SMA) Compliance?
- 🏨 Hotels & Resorts – Managing sustainability expectations and operational efficiency.
- 🏡 Guest Houses & Homestays – Building trust with responsible tourism practices.
- 🏝️ Eco-Lodges – Strengthening structured sustainability management and reporting.
- 🧳 Corporate Accommodation Providers – Meeting client and procurement sustainability criteria.
PDCA Cycle | Accredify Global
- Plan – to think that what do we need to achieve in our organization
- Do – to execute a planned action which will help us achieve the required objective
- Check – monitor against the standards) (policies, objectives, requirements)
- Action – finally implementing what has been rechecked.
ISO CERTIFICATION. 3 STEPS. 30 DAYS. DONE !! | ACCREDIFY GLOBAL
Accredify Global, we follow a structured and transparent ISO certification process to help businesses achieve international compliance efficiently. Our streamlined approach ensures a hassle-free experience from initial consultation to final certification..
1. Application & Readiness Review
- Objective: Review the certification application, confirm scope, and evaluate management system documentation and implementation status against the applicable ISO standard requirements.
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Activities:
- Review documented information and implemented processes.
- Assess operational preparedness and site-specific conditions.
- Confirm certification scope, audit duration, and audit program planning.
- Identify any areas requiring clarification prior to the certification audit.
- Outcome: Confirmation of readiness and formal audit plan for the certification audit.
2. Certification Audit
- Objective: Independently assess your management system against the applicable ISO standard requirements.
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Activities:
- Conduct on-site or remote audit of documented information and implemented processes.
- Interview personnel and observe operational activities.
- Evaluate effectiveness and compliance of the management system.
- Identify nonconformities or observations, if applicable.
- Outcome: Audit report detailing findings and corrective action requirements (if applicable).
3. Certification Decision & Issuance
- Objective: Review audit results and make an impartial certification decision.
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Activities:
- Independent technical review of audit documentation.
- Verification of corrective actions, if applicable.
- Certification approval by authorized decision-maker.
- Outcome: ISO Certificate issued (valid for three years, subject to periodic surveillance audits).