The Green Spa Network has expanded its Sustainability Assessment Tool (SAT) in an effort to better serve companies that supply products and services to spas.

GSN executive director Paul Schmidt said the organisation has added in new questions that more effectively address sustainability issues relative to packaging, manufacturing, equipment and corporate social responsibility.

“These are things our membership has asked for, and to see this important tool grow to better support the supply side of the industry is encouraging,” said Schmidt.

The GSN provides free tools like the SAT and Greening Toolkit to support any business in bringing focus and improved traction to their sustainability efforts. Accessible on the GSN website, www.greenspanetwork.org, the 170-question survey engages business owners and managers in a top-to-bottom review of key business factors related to sustainability.

The Green Spa Network will host its 8th annual Green Spa Network Congress at Tenaya Lodge in Yosemite National Park, California, from 26-30 September.