ZOOM ON: "Sustainable Well-Being Center" Certification

🌿 Sustainable Well-Being: A New Client Expectation

The well-being sector is undergoing major transformation: it’s no longer just about feeling good, but also about caring for the planet, others, and oneself. Well-being now stands as a comprehensive commitment. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the wellness economy is expected to reach $8.5 trillion by 2030, driven by a new generation of engaged clients. These clients are searching for venues that reflect their values: respect for the environment, fair working conditions, natural and traceable ingredients, and social inclusion. At the same time, establishments are facing rising energy costs, staff shortages, and increasing skepticism around greenwashing. The solution? Providing concrete evidence of their commitment.

✅ Ecocert certification: a structured, measurable, and adaptable framework

To address these challenges, Ecocert launched in 2024 the “Sustainable Well-Being Center” certification, open to all well-being professionals (hotel spas, urban spas, thalassotherapy centers, hair salons, fitness studios, etc.). This label goes far beyond a “marketing” distinction: it’s a strategic tool that embeds sustainability into the daily operations of an establishment. Based on 40 measurable criteria, the certification is built on three pillars:

• Environment: reducing consumption, waste management, preserving biodiversity, sustainable mobility, and climate action.
• Products & Sourcing: certified organic or natural products, local and short supply chains, ethical suppliers, ecological maintenance.
• Social Responsibility: fair working conditions, diversity, staff training, connection with the local community. Three progressive levels allow each establishment to commit at its own pace.

🔍 An accessible and value-creating approach

The certification process generally takes 2 to 3 months depending on your project’s stage. Throughout this journey, you benefit from personalized support provided by a dedicated customer relationship manager. The process consists of four key steps, designed to combine rigor and simplicity: 1.Pre-engagement assessment to ensure your eligibility 2.Document submission and review of conformity evidence 3.On-site audit by an Ecocert auditor 4.Granting of the label, valid for one year, with annual renewal Each certified establishment receives a turnkey communication kit, international recognition via the Ecocert network, and ongoing support to progress each year. More than 10 establishments have already joined the initiative, including Spa L’OCCITANE at Couvent des Minimes (France) and Soneva Soul in the Maldives.

Beyond the label: Driving transformation for the industry

Committing with Ecocert also means joining a community of engaged professionals. The certification promotes sharing best practices, continuous improvement, and a regenerative approach to well-being—turning each establishment into a catalyst for change: for its teams, clients, and its region. A belief shared by this manager at a certified spa: “Ecocert certification went beyond validating our practices — it has provided us a method to improve and to define our mission.”

📩 Want to make your wellness center a driver of sustainable change? Contact us and join the movement led by Ecocert — a meaningful commitment for your guests, your teams, and the planet.