Green Event
While we recognise that events inherently have a negative impact on the environment, we are committed to minimising these effects as much as possible.
We are not aiming to green-wash our practices but rather to be transparent about our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and enhance the social benefits of our event.
To this end, we will be working with local suppliers wherever possible and will share a detailed report with all attendees after the event.
Please see below some of the actions we have implemented to this event.
EVENT CARBON FOOTPRINT
We are committed to reducing the carbon footprint of our event. By carefully measuring the total carbon emissions, including those from travel, energy use, and catering. We have also chosen to reduce audiovisual material used during the event. We are dedicated to being transparent about our impact and will share the detailed results in a post-event report.
Information about the environmental impacts of the event will be shared after the meeting.
SUSTAINABLE CATERING
Our event features 100% vegetarian and locally sourced catering. We have partnered with a local supplier who works with small Belgian producers to ensure that our food and beverages are both sustainable and delicious. Additionally, all serving materials are reusable, eliminating the need for disposables.
ZERO WASTE INITIATIVES
We are striving for a zero-waste event. Attendees are encouraged to participate by returning their badges and lanyards, which will be recycled or reused. Waste bins will be available throughout the venue with clear signage to ensure proper recycling and minimise landfill waste. By working with local suppliers, we also aim to reduce the environmental impact associated with material production and transportation. For instance, we are hosting various events at the same venue, where we store material to be reused from one event to another.
Waste audit data will be shared with participants after the event.
ECO-FRIENDLY TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
We encourage all participants to use eco-friendly transportation and accommodation options. Public transport, cycling, and walking are promoted as sustainable ways to reach the venue. We have also identified several local hotels nearby, all committed to reducing their environmental impact.