About us
Chrissy van Meersbergen
Sustainability Consultant & Auditor
Owner Green Label Service
Our goal is to help companies become more sustainable. I believe a personal approach, honest advice and customized work is important!
I graduated the International Tourism Management & Consultancy studies Cum Laude and I gained experience in Australia at a large consultancy organisation for tourism destinations and sustainability. This was my first introduction to sustainability certification and consultancy (Green Globe) and I saw this as the ideal way for me to combine work with my interests. Back in the Netherlands, I developed a sustainability scan for organizations and started working for Duurzame Hotels Nederland BV for almost 7 years, as consultant and auditor for several labels.
Starting my own company Green Label Service was the next step. Within my work, I share my knowledge about sustainability and I enjoy seeing the positive developments with every new visit.
Sometimes I get told that people just don’t care, or that the efforts of just one person don’t matter. But if everyone does that little bit extra, I think it makes the difference that we need. I noticed myself that it’s fun and often easy to make more conscious choices. It’s good to see that more and more people in my personal and work environment agree with that. Every step counts and I am glad that I, as a sustainability consultant and auditor, I’m part of this!
Emilie Hagedoorn
Sustainability Auditor
Partner of Green Label Service
One of my favorite quotes is from Nelson Mandela: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” I’m looking forward to joining you on your sustainability journey.
In 2011, after completing an MSc in Responsible Tourism Management at the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) in Leeds, I decided to start with respons tourism and market access consultancy.
I am a qualified Green Globe and Travelife for Tour Operator Auditor and my experience of working for Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) in Africa provided me with extensive knowledge about sustainable tourism and certification programs. Certified tourism companies prove that being a sustainable tourism business makes good business sense. Besides, they are also passionate employers and committed to the people and places they impact upon.
Within the tourism industry, there is an increase in selecting based on sustainability certification as proof of operating responsibly.
Certification is not the answer to all the tourism challenges we face but it is a great tool you can use to improve your business, keep your employees (and guests) happy, save money and communicate to the outside world and business partners.
It keeps you on your toes which is always a good thing!
Marliz Oostendorp
Sustainability Consultant
With my work, I hope to make a difference for a better world
During my studies in Business Administration at the University of Groningen, I discovered my interest in sustainability. To extend my knowledge in this area, I did the master’s degree in Strategy & Organization at the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam with a specific focus on various sustainability topics such as CSR, sustainability labels, greenwashing and ethics.
Based on my personal and professional values, I am convinced of the power of responsibility and sustainable choices. My motivation, as a sustainability consultant at Green Label Service, is to translate this enthusiasm into concrete action.
I enjoy working with clients towards a Green Key or Green Globe certification to make a positive impact in the hospitality industry. With this I want to contribute to a greener and more sustainable world.
Demi Heijstek
Sustainability Consultant
Together we can achieve great positive changes
I learned a lot about the hotel industry through my studies in Hotel & Event Management in Amsterdam. However, I discovered that I believe it is very important that the leisure sector also becomes more sustainable. That’s why I followed the master’s program Sustainable Business Transition.
The leisure sector has a wide reach. So together we can make a huge positive change. I believe that with good and concrete advice, every company can take the step towards a sustainable future.
With great enthusiasm and passion for both sustainability and the hotel industry, I like to advise our customers on sustainable decisions.