Skyrail - Certified Gold Status

Released on: January 6, 2008, 11:21 pm

Press Release Author: Skyrail

Industry: Environment

Press Release Summary: In recognition of its excellent environmental performance,
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway has received the prestigious Green Globe Gold
Certification.

Press Release Body: Only 18 groups in the world have achieved this: Skyrail is the
only one in Australia.

Green Globe Gold is awarded to companies who have achieved Green Globe Certification
for five consecutive years, demonstrating outstanding, continuous commitment to
environmental performance and improvement.

Green Globe is the worldwide Benchmarking, Certification and improvement system
assisting the international travel and tourism industry to attain and maintain
sustainability.

Stewart Moore, Chief Executive Officer of Green Globe's management company,
congratulated Skyrail on its Gold Certification.

\"I am delighted Skyrail Rainforest Cableway has achieved Certified Gold status,\" Mr
Moore said.

\"Skyrail is a prime example of being committed to environmental responsibility. They
have demonstrated through a variety of initiatives that the business and its
employees can reduce their environmental impact, ensuring the surrounding area is
protected for future generations,\" he said.

\"The commitment they have shown by continually improving their environmental
performance over five years with the Green Globe programme sets a strong example for
others to follow.\"

Skyrail General Manager, Max Shepherd, said the Gold Certification reflected the
company's commitment to environmental sustainability.

\"Skyrail strives to provide its guests with a unique, world-leading rainforest
experience, in addition, we embrace an ongoing review and improve philosophy in our
environmental and business practices,\" Mr Shepherd said.

The 18 Green Globe Gold Certified organisations are located in: Egypt, Jamaica,
Aruba, Barbados, Iceland, Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia (Skyrail Rainforest
Cableway). This reflects the international travel and tourism industries global
commitment to environmental sustainability.

Web Site: http://www.skyrail.com.au

Contact Details: Cnr of Captain Cook Highway and Cairns Western Arterial Road
PO Box 888
Smithfield, Queensland, 4878, Australia

Phone: 61 7 4038 1555
Fax:61 7 4038 1888
Email:mail@skyrail.com.au
http://www.skyrail.com.au

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