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Marka is the UK's first standardized sustainability rating system for hospitality. It offers an accessible and standardized indicator allowing consumers to easily discern which hospitality establishments are sustainable and which are not.
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How it works

Marka introduces the UK's first standardized sustainability rating system grading business according to our hospitality sustainability framework. This comprehensive framework encompasses fundamental sustainable practices and industry best practices. Ranking businesses from Good to Outstanding.

Assessment

Assessment

Consultation with one of our team members who will discuss the needs of your business to understand your requirements to operate sustainably. Guiding you through our custom digital software to manage your venues sustainability and Marka rating.

Delivery

Delivery

Delivery of your sustainability action plan. Utilising our hospitality sustainability framework, your digital portal will show the tasks you need to complete to make your business more sustainable and gain your Marka rating.

Action

Action

We will support your business with advice, support and training to make the process of becoming sustainable as easy as it can be and to make sure you'll have your Marka rating in no time!

Online anytime on our app

Manage your venue's sustainability and Marka rating anywhere, anytime and on any device with our advanced digital portal app. Managing your hospitality venues' sustainability has never been easier.

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Stand out from the crowd by becoming a sustainability champion.

*Data from a sample of 250+ hospitality customers.

82%

82%

of customers would prefer to consume from a sustainable hospitality business.

70%

70%

of customers would pick a sustainable hospitality business over a competitor.

Don't know a sustainable hospitality business.

Don't know a sustainable hospitality business.

65% of customers aren't aware of any sustainable hospitality businesses.

Why choose Marka?

Adopting Marka is the best way to attract the 70% of consumers actively seeking sustainable options in hospitality. Bringing enhanced image, expanded reach, legal compliance, and the potential for cost savings for your venue.  

Potential energy cost savings

Potential energy cost savings

Improved image

Improved image

Legal compliance

Legal compliance

More customers

More customers

How we rate businesses

Marka employs a rigorous evaluation process to assess venue’s adherence to the hospitality sustainability framework, which is represented in the three tiers of Markas sustainability rating.

A good rating

Good

A fundamental level of compliance, indicating that the venue operates sustainably and is legally compliant in all requisite areas.

An excellent rating

Excellent

A high degree of compliance, with the venue adhering to the majority of Marka's sustainability framework, demonstrating a strong and enduring commitment to sustainability.

An outstanding rating

Outstanding

Surpasses expectations by actively promoting and embracing sustainability, setting a remarkable standard in the industry for sustainable practices and acting as an industry leader in the hospitality sector.

Affordable for everyone

Marka's pricing scales depending on the size of your venue, so sustainability will always be economically accessible to your business.

Our sustainability action plan delivery is broken down into 3 areas of cost as shown below.

Audit and Advice

Audit and Advice

Auditing and year-long support for the venue is charged at a yearly fee.

  • Year-long professional support
  • Action plan advice
  • Free consultations

£100

annually

Action Plan Software

Action Plan Software

The digital action plan software is charged at a yearly fee.

  • Easily manage and track your venues action plan anytime online
  • Real time visualisation of your Marka accreditation level

£100

annually

Training

Training

Staff training is charged at a yearly fee and is based on the number of staff within the business.

  • Business support
  • Training programmes
  • Software training and support

£300*

annually


*Per staff member required to be trained

Pricing example

Example cost for a business with 5 or less staff members.

(We require a minimum of 20% of staff to be trained or a minimum of one for business' below this threshold).

£100

Audit and Advice Fee

+

£100

Action plan fee

+

£300

Single staff member training

=

£42

Monthly fee

£500

Annual fee

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