Regional value creation and social compatibility also play an important role. The Austrian Ecolabel is a seal of quality that identifies sustainably organized events. It is a sign of high quality and low environmental impact for services, framework conditions and products, which also has a major impact. Sustainable actions do not only create positive impact when for our environment, but also for you as the organizer. You make a valuable contribution and can include the intended licensing of your event in the application, tender and invitation.
In order to be awarded the Austrian Ecolabel, a comprehensive list of criteria must be met. This includes, for example, environmentally friendly travel, mobility on site, material and waste management, social aspects and communication. In addition to these mandatory criteria, there are also a number of target criteria that address specific aspects.
So what makes an event a "green meeting"? There are a number of aspects for providers to consider right from the organization stage.
- Reduction of the energy requirement
- Catering with regional products to reduce emissions and long transportation routes
- Waste reduction
- CO2 compensation programs and use of climate-friendly transport options
- Use of "green electricity" from renewable energy sources such as solar or hydropower
- Use of hybrid vehicles
On the Austrian Ecolabel website you will find valuable information about the certification process, exciting studies, current guidelines and regulations as well as best practice examples from the industry.