Business Solutions For Our Blue Planet
Strengthens Business…
Ocean health is a growing
concern across the global public
Industry & plastics are driving
the Ocean and our planet's decline
Prioritizing sustainable operations benefits the Ocean and the bottom line
of the global public are concerned about issues affecting the Ocean.
Key to Competitive Advantage
Empowers restaurants, hotels, bars, cafes, and the tourism industry
Engages artists, tours, promoters, agencies, venues, concerts and festivals
Provides solutions for conferences, corporate events, brand activations, retreats, private events and community gatherings.
Engages companies, teams, property managers, and building operators within the workplace.
Introduces a new status quo around sustainable operations in the world of professional sports.
Verifies responsibly sourced plastic-free products and/or packaging
Oceanic Global’s industry solutions have been creating a ripple of change since 2018.
Businesses Engaged
Countries Activated
Single-Use Plastics Avoided
Blue Consultants Trained
Pounds of Plastics Avoided
Global Policies Shaped
Blue Solution Providers
Island-Wide Projects
Oceanic Global recognizes that it takes small ripples to create waves of change, and awards businesses with one, two or three stars to reflect their level of achievement.
To become Blue Verified, businesses need to measurably remove single-use plastics and implement Blue Actions.
*The Blue Standard may allow limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis due to health and safety requirements or lack of available alternatives.
Verification fees range from $1,000 - $5,000 USD per business. A full breakdown is provided on the following slides.
Beyond single-use plastics, Blue Actions are best practices for comprehensive sustainable operations.
Key Communications TouchpointsBlue Verified partners receive tools and strategic communications support to translate verified impact into guest-facing storytelling, brand assets, and trust-building communications.
Blue Verification enables credible, earned media coverage, differentiates brands, and protects against greenwashing risk.
Register Your Project
Complete Assessment + Documentation
Remove Plastics + Implement Blue Actions
Achieve Blue Seal
Includes: Project Registration, Documentation Review, High-Level Guidance, Awarding of Blue Seal, and Marketing Resources
*Exact fee depends on company's verifiable gross revenue, project timeline, and overall scope. For full pricing breakdown, visit our website.
Integrated sustainability across coastal operations
Operational guidance, expert advisory and vetted solutions
Progress towards ESG and CSR goals, driving measurable impact
Risk reduction through third-party verification
Strengthened credibility where environmental impact is local and visible
Blue Verified Seal and consumer-facing sustainability storytelling
Brand differentiation & leadership in highly visible coastal markets
Alignment with evolving ESG regulations
Membership & recognition in global sustainability community
Oceanic Global collaborates with partners to go beyond verification, designing customized pathways for regenerative, Ocean-friendly business leadership.
Partner with our team of experts to receive hands-on support for your journey towards Blue Verification and embed ocean health into practical sustainability strategies.
Engage value-aligned consumers through strategic cause marketing and educational campaigns that amplify your impact and brand equity.
Foster community and inspire ocean action through immersive experiences on the intersection of art, science, and culture.
Support community-led resilience and grassroots leadership through sponsoring a grant or partnering on a custom grant program.
Featured Example:
Featured Example:
Featured Example:
Featured Example:
Including verified properties and active programs.
Blue Verified Events
Impact Highlight:
→ Flagship hospitality partner integrating verified sustainability into guest experience
Blue Verified & Ocean Community Events · Mission Driven Stays Office Programs · Film Festivals
Blue Verified
Impact Highlight:
→ Global ocean activations reaching millions through verified sustainability storytelling
Global Activations: Sunset Festivals, Olympics, Corona Island · Advisory · Cause Marketing
Verified Property
Impact Highlight:
→ One of the first verified luxury properties at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Verified through Oceanic Global’s Oceanic Standard (TOS), the predecessor to the Blue Standard
Blue Verified
Impact Highlight:
→ First-ever Blue Verified fitness studio, eliminating single-use plastics across operations through verified procurement
Blue Verified Property
Blue Verified
Impact Highlight:
→ 93M+ single-use plastics eliminated across resort portfolio
Portfolio Verification · Advisory · Local Business Grants
Blue Verified
Impact Highlight:
→ Summit convening hundreds of hospitality and spa leaders, opening with ocean-focused programming
Ocean & Hospitality Keynote · Blue Verified Summit
Blue Verification in Progress
Blue Verification In Progress
Blue Verification in Progress
Blue Guides
Blue offers a cross-industry verification program and open-source resources designed for different sectors, enabling businesses to implement comprehensive sustainability practices and achieve measurable impact at scale. Apply Now Open-Source Resources Industry Guides Hotel Guide - The Blue Standard Restaurant Guide - The Blue Standard Music Guide - The Blue Standard Offices - The Blue Standard Blue Action Guides Recycling Guide - The Blue Standard Responsible Seafood Guide - The Blue Standard
Blue Events & Programming
Optional Pathway To Extend Impact Beyond Blue Verification. Blue Verification is often the starting point. Beyond verification, Oceanic Global partners with events to design and deliver high-impact programming that advances ocean solutions and deepens audience engagement. These collaborations can be integrated into existing events or developed as standalone experiences — extending impact, elevating visibility, and connecting audiences to meaningful ocean action. Optional Extensions Designed to integrate ocean action into climate, business, and cultural conversations Educational Workshops & Roundtables For corporate partners, teams, and sector-specific stakeholders Featured Example Scaling Ocean-Climate Action A curated industry roundtable Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement For cross-sector collaboration and solution-building Featured Example Carbon Newbie Summit A solutions-focused fireside chat Experiential Programming For engagement, storytelling, and public-facing impact Featured Example Oceanic Global Film Festival An inspiring, immersive screening series
Blue Consultant Network
The Blue Standard Consultant network consists of over 130+ individuals trained to help businesses across the globe achieve Blue Verification. Blue Standard Consultants work with cross-sector clients on the implementation of Oceanic Global's Blue Standard. Consultants undergo specialized trainings by Oceanic Global to ensure an in-depth knowledge of Blue in order to assist businesses to seamlessly become Blue verified. Blue trains aligned social enterprises, existing sustainability consultancy groups, nonprofit partners, and independent consultants. Synergistic consulting services are found with LEED, WELL, EarthCheck, and Green Globe, among others. Blue Standard Consulting Services Include: Training Process To become a Blue Standard Consultant, individuals must complete a training program and undergo an evaluation with Oceanic Global. Each practicing individual needs to complete the training and evaluation process. Become a Consultant Apply Now
Blue Advisory Board
Blue was created with the support of Oceanic Global’s Scientific Advisory Board, which includes experts in the space of waste management, climate change, green chemistry, hospitality and industry best practice. Zoe Reich Sustainability Leader + Climate Change Strategist; Vice President, ESG Advisory Lead, JLL Tarajia Morrell The Lovage; Hospitality & Culinary Consultant Laura Canevari Climate Adaptation Specialist; Founder & CEO, ITACA Valerie Michelet Sustainability & Communications Leader, High-Impact Programs, Cross-Sector Partnerships & International Engagement John Warner Senior Vice President, Chemistry & Distinguished Research Fellow at Zymergen Corporation Prof. Dr. Willy Legrand IU International University of Applied Sciences Sol Shafer CEO, G33nGroup Hervé Houdré Founder, H2Consulting & Previous Chairman for the Hotel Association of New York City Stewart Moore Founder & Chief Executive Officer at EarthCheck Gaeleen Quinn Co-Founder, QN Associates; U.S. Head of Impact, Too Good To Go Mia Davis Vice President of Sustainability and Impact at Credo Beauty; Co-Founder at the Pact Collective Jim McNelly Founder, U.S. Composting Council Michelle Li Founder & CEO, Clever Carbon Co-Founder, Executive Director & Board Member, Women and Climate