Meetings in the spirit of Fridays for Future
Currently in towns and cities all over the world, people are going on strike together for the climate and the environment. Organisers in the events industry and we, too, as a congress centre can also do a great deal to minimise adverse effects on the environment.
Sustainability is a matter close to our hearts here at Kongresskultur Bregenz. That's why we've compiled a list of recommendations on how organisers at our venue can act in an environmentally friendly way, and are happy to make our tips available to you.
We have summarised our suggestions under four big headings. Every measure we have listed is worthwhile, so please take the time to consider how you could implement any or all of them successfully at your event. You will be making a valuable contribution to protecting the climate and the environment with every suggestion you choose to adopt.
Tips for environmentally friendly events
Mobility
- Communication and information
Communication and information about climate-friendly transit to and from the venue for participants
- Shuttles
Organise transit by shuttle
- Free transit to and from venue
Include free travel to and from the venue by public transport in the admission ticket to the event
- Venue
Choose a centrally located venue
Accommodation and venue
- Accessibility
On foot
By bicycle
By public transport- Selection on the basis of certification
For example certification with the Austrian Eco-Label (Österreichisches Umweltzeichen)
- Selection on the basis of environmental standards
Waste separation
Reusable tableware
Energy policy- Energy policy
Electricity from renewable sources
Optimisation of energy consumption:
- energy-saving lighting
- heating and air conditioning
Procurement and material
- Reuse of material
Name tags and lanyards
Booths and stands
Advertising banners, panels, lectern covering and much more
- Documentation and consumption of resources
Apply the minimum principle and/or conserve resources (i.e. avoid documentation – paperless events)
Make sure to use 100% recycled paper produced completely without chlorine bleaching (TCF)
Avoid give-aways and merchandising products altogether or prefer environmentally friendly and regional alternatives
Decoration including flowers: reusable, environmentally friendly and regional or fair-traded
Catering
- Reusable tableware
No single-use packaging
- Avoidance of waste
During procurement
During the event
No overproduction of food, avoid wasting food
- Food and drink
Choose seasonal and regional products
Prefer meals without meat
Opt for fair trade products
Prefer organic quality food & drink
Use no factory farming products
Since 2010 we have offered organisers the possibility of holding Green Meetings and Green Events at Bregenz Festival House. These are events that attach particular importance to the conservation of resources and follow many of the recommendations listed here.
Our catering partner evenTZ by foodaffairs is also certified according to the criteria of the Austrian Eco-Label and offers organically grown produce and fair trade food – where possible from the region. In this way good food contributes to climate protection, regional value generation and satisfied guests.
(kf) 27 Nov. 2019