Cities can participate in the GDS-Index by signing up through the GDS-Movement website or contacting the GDS-Movement team directly. An annual fee is required to support the assessors’ time and effort in evaluating submissions, access to the Omni Platform, participation in the Movements online education programme and coaching. Once signed up, cities complete a structured assessment covering sustainability criteria across the environmental, social, supplier, and destination management pillars. Then, cities provide data and supporting documentation that the assessors review. Upon completing the assessment, cities receive a detailed report with scores, benchmarks, and recommendations for improvement – the Performance Improvement Report (PIR).

Here you can find further information on what to expect on the GDS-Index Journey