TSE ISO/TS 13811

TSE ISO/TS 13811 is a technical specification that addresses how to develop environmental specifications for accommodation establishments. In the tourism and related services context, it focuses on defining environmental conditions and objectives that can help reduce negative environmental impacts and enhance positive ones; campsites are excluded from its scope.

Purpose of environmental specifications for accommodation establishments

In general technical terms, this subject concerns structured management of environmental aspects such as energy use, water consumption, waste generation, purchasing practices and day-to-day operations. For an accommodation business, environmental specifications are not just isolated measures; they are part of a broader operational framework that links service delivery, management processes and environmental performance.

What this technical specification provides

The document provides guidelines and rules for developing environmental specifications tailored to accommodation establishments. It should be understood as a framework for defining practical, measurable and internally manageable environmental objectives, indicators and policies. It is not a product standard that by itself establishes a single environmental label level, numerical threshold or mandatory performance limit.

In tourism, environmental requirements often depend on the size of the establishment, the type of services offered and the local infrastructure available. Developing environmental specifications therefore requires an approach that can be adapted to actual operating conditions while still being clear and traceable. This technical specification supports that type of systematic development process.

• A guideline for developing environmental specifications for accommodation establishments.
• Relevant to businesses in tourism and related services.
• Supports the reduction of negative environmental impacts and the enhancement of positive ones.
• Does not apply to campsites.