Sustainability in Conventionland Tirol

A ‘Green Location’ is a venue that is certified to recognised sustainability standards (such as the Austrian Ecolabel or Green Events Tirol) and facilitates environmentally conscious meetings – for example, through energy-efficient infrastructure, sustainable catering and resource-efficient event planning.

In Tirol, two systems are primarily used:

• Austrian Ecolabel for Green Meetings & Events – a nationally established, audited standard
• Green Events Tirol – a regional initiative with a practical approach

Both schemes are recognised, comparable and lend external credibility.

Very good in Innsbruck and many regions of Tirol. The public transport network is well developed, many venues are within walking distance of the railway station, and shuttle services are available for transfers between venues. The Tirol Convention bureau can help you plan your local transport arrangements right from the start.

That depends on the system chosen. At Green Events Tirol, the process is deliberately kept streamlined – with early planning and support from the free advisers, it is realistic to achieve certification even with shorter lead times.

For certification with the Austrian Ecolabel, sufficient time should be allowed, as an external audit is required. As a rule of thumb, the earlier you incorporate this into your planning, the smoother the process will run.

There are a few things – and many of them are easier than you might think: organising group tickets for the train, providing travel information with specific connections and Riding Times, offering shuttle services from the station, or making the train journey part of the experience.