Six tips for Sustainable Events

Meetings and events provide the perfect setting for networking, sharing knowledge and creating unforgettable experiences – and with the Green Meetings approach, you can take it one step further and make your event even more responsible.
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Sustainability criteria from planning and concept development through to post-event follow-up.

1. Mobility & Travel

For many events, travel to and from the venue is a significant source of emissions. Tirol is directly connected to the European rail network – Innsbruck can be reached from the main source markets without having to change trains. Once there, short distances and a public transport help avoid unnecessary emissions

2. Venue & Infrastructure

Certified and recognised venues meet clear standards in areas such as energy efficiency, waste management and accessibility. Choosing a certified or recognised venue can reduce the planning effort and allow you to build on existing structures. Tirol boasts a high density of conference venues with the Austrian Ecolabel – from city conference centres to conference hotels in the valley.

3. Catering & Culinary Experience

Locally sourced and seasonal catering can help shorten transport distances and support the local economy.

 

4. Energy & Resources

Small decisions can help reduce the use of materials and resources.

5. Waste Prevention

Consistent prevention before separation before disposal – that is the hierarchy. Depending on the certification, measures are documented and specific criteria or targets are defined.

6. Communication & Transparency

Sustainability measures are particularly effective when they are communicated transparently and clearly – to Participants and the public. Certifications provide the basis for this.

Locations with Sustainability Certification

  • Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort

    Place:Kitzbühel / Kitzbühel (Region)
    :Conference hotel
    :Sustainability certifications
    :largest room: 250 People
  • Stadtsaal Kufstein

    Place:Kufstein / Kufsteinerland
    :Event venue
    :Sustainability certifications
    :largest room: 800 People
  • Bergisel

    Place:Innsbruck / Region Innsbruck
    :Event venue
    :Sustainability certifications
    :largest room: 238 People
  • Haus der Musik

    Place:Innsbruck / Region Innsbruck
    :Event venue
    :Sustainability certifications
    :largest room: 508 People
  • Kaiserlodge

    Place:Scheffau / Wilder Kaiser
    :Conference hotel
    :Sustainability certifications
    :largest room: 200 People
  • K3 KitzKongress

    Place:Kitzbühel / Kitzbühel (Region)
    :Congress centre
    :Sustainability certifications
    :largest room: 700 People
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