SINGER ISLAND, — a href="http://www.globalgreenhospitality.org/index.htm">The Global Green Hospitality Consortium (GGHC) hopes to increase sustainability practices by providing a clearinghouse of standards, certifications and opportunities.

The recently-launched non-profit provides its members assistance with the major green standards and practices overseen by state and federal agencies and other organizations.

USGBC's LEED certification, Energy Star and the EPA's Green Power Partnership are just some of the programs the GGHC provides help with, along with details on rebates, grants and tax benefits offered for green programs.

"GGHC will work within any framework a hotel property identifies by providing the practical tools and skilled assistance to implement the desired standards," said Kim Karch, GGHC's chief marketing officer.

The group will also provide access to consortium-certified products and services, and facilitate communication between vendors and buyers.

The GGHC is owned by the Global Green Energy Consortium.