Awards and Certifications
“Blue Lagoon is the 2021 Environmental Company of the Year”
Awards
Blue Lagoon is very proud of the awards and recognition it received in 2021.
Environmental Award of the Year
In 2021, Blue Lagoon won the Environmental Company of the Year award, which is awarded annually by the Confederation of Icelandic Employers. The President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, announced the award, which was presented at a festive ceremony in Harpa.
The award is given to companies that are considered to have excelled in the field of environmental issues – companies which have, among other things, implemented environmental management systems, gained recognition for their operations and products, integrated sustainable utilization into their policies, reduced waste and gone beyond what laws and regulations stipulate to reduce the impact of their operations on the environment.
“Ambitious environmental strategy making and the participation of all employees is the key to our success, but environmental issues concern us all. We also find that our visitors and customers really appreciate these priorities. It is therefore a great honor for us to receive this award today and it is a great incentive to keep up the good work in the field of environmental issues and the utilization of natural resources guided by the principle of sustainable development,” said Ása Brynjólfsdóttir, Director of Research and Development at Blue Lagoon when she collected the award last autumn.
Best Mineral Bathing / Hot Springs – 2021 Wellness Travel Awards
In 2021, Blue Lagoon received the “Best Mineral Bathing / Hot Springs” award, which is given annually by “Organic Spa” magazine. The award is given to companies that excel in the field of nature conservation, energy efficiency, the innovative use of local, natural and organic ingredients for spas and restaurants, as well as original approaches to well-being, design and guest experience.
German Design Award
Blue Lagoon won the prestigious German Design Award, which has been awarded by the German Ministry of Design since 1964. The award went to Retreat for its unique interior design.
Award B+ The Serum
BL+ The Serum won two awards this year: ELLE 2021 GREEN BEAUTY STARS and the 2021 Sustainable Innovation Award from Good Housekeeping magazine.
BL+ Eye Serum awarded
This year BL+ Eye Serum received an award from Forbes magazine as the best new skincare product in the autumn of 2021.
Previous years’ awards
Certifications
Certified management system
In 2021, the Blue Lagoon’s management system was certified according to the world’s best known and most respected international management standards: ISO9001 for quality management, ISO14001 for environmental management, and ISO45001 for the company’s health and safety management. With the management system, the company’s employees ensure quality services, increase the safety of guests and staff and protect the environment. The management system benefits staff, increases transparency and facilitates everyone’s participation to make Blue Lagoon a great workplace and the most sought-after experience in the world.
COSMOS NATURAL certified skincare products
BL+ skincare products, BL+ The Serum and BL+ Eye Serum are COSMOS NATURAL certified by ECOCERT Greenlife. The certification ensures that the ingredients of the skincare products are of renewable and responsible origin and are also traceable, vegan and free of genetically modified organisms and synthetic materials. At the same time, it is a confirmation that the packaging of the products complies with eco-friendly standards.
COSMOS NATURAL certified skincare products
BL+ skincare products, BL+ The Serum and BL+ Eye Serum are COSMOS NATURAL certified by ECOCERT Greenlife. The certification ensures that the ingredients of the skincare products are of renewable and responsible origin and are also traceable, vegan and free of genetically modified organisms and synthetic materials. At the same time, it is a confirmation that the packaging of the products complies with eco-friendly standards.
Good Manufacturing Practice
In 2020, Bláa Lónið Heilsuvörur ehf. received a quality certification for the production of cosmetics (ISO 22716 Cosmetics – Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) from British Standards International in Iceland for its production of raw materials, which takes place at the Blue Lagoon Research and Development Centre. The standard provides guidelines for good manufacturing practices for cosmetics, which ensures quality in the production, control, traceability and distribution of the products. The standard also reflects the company’s commitment to its customers to always ensure the quality and safety of its skincare products.
ÍST85: Equal pay management system
In 2018, Blue Lagoon received certification for the company’s equal pay management system, in accordance with ÍST85: 2012 from BSI in Iceland. By meeting the requirements of this standard, the company further ensures gender pay equality in the workplace and that everyone receives the same pay, terms and rights for the same or equivalent jobs, regardless of gender, race or other arbitrary criteria.
ISO 9001: International certification of the quality management of companies
In 2017, Bláa Lónið Heilsuvörur ehf. (BLH) received ISO 9001 quality certification from BSI in Iceland for its operations. The company has continued on its journey of continuous improvements and in 2019 the certification was extended to also include the production of table salt and tea.
Vakinn: Icelandic certification of companies in the tourist industry
Blue Lagoon has been certified by Vakinn since 2014 for its thermal baths and operation of the Lava Restaurant and Café. The Icelandic Tourist Board has been in charge of these certifications from the beginning, but has now allocated audits to accredited certification bodies. In 2019, the company was certified by BSI in Iceland and the certification was extended with a Gold Standard in environmental matters: five-star superior certification for the Retreat Hotel and four-star superior certification for the Silica Hotel. These certifications confirm the excellent service and facilities which Blue Lagoon has to offer.
Blue flag: International certification of the safety and hygiene of beaches
Blue Lagoon has maintained the Blue Flag since the beginning when Landvernd (the Icelandic Environment Association) first adopted it in Iceland in 2002. The audits are now carried out by an independent certification body, Tún ehf. Blue Lagoon received certification in 2021, as in previous years. The symbolic Blue Flag is one of the world’s best known recognitions for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism. In order to receive the Blue Flag, a number of strict environmental, educational, safety and accessibility standards must be met and maintained.