Environment, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility are very important trends nowadays. More and more cities go “green” and there is a growing conscience that sustainability, care for the environment and Corporate Social Responsibility is necessary for the growth of our society. Corporate Social Responsibility is operating with attention for the three p’s; People, Planet and Profit. These three elements must be combined in a harmonious way. The meeting industry has gone “green” as well and has integrated the Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
Success cannot only be measured by economic growth (Profit), but we also have to steer to a sustainable development which cares about social, ethical (People) and green (Planet) values.
Maastricht Convention Bureau helps visitors by providing information about conferencing "green".
Maastricht cares about the future of our children and our planet.
The city of Maastricht involves its inhabitants and local companies in the implementation of their sustainability plans. Some examples are:
For a full description of these sustainable projects in Maastricht, click here.
For further information, please visit the website of the local government of the city of Maastricht.
Click here to read an article about Sustainable Maastricht.
Many of our partners take outstanding measures regarding Corporate Social Responsibility. Doing business with these partners means doing business in a responsible way. Below, you find an overview of our partners and their sustainable measures:
* The Green Key was created to raise the awareness of owners and managers of tourism and leisure establishments on the necessity and possibilities of running a responsible business. Getting awarded with The Green Key means that an establishment has fulfilled more sustainable requirements than is required by law. Besides pure environmental demands, the criteria inclide demands on policy actionplans. Click here for more information about The Green Key.
A green meeting or event incorporates environmental considerations to minimize its negative impact on the environment.
10 tips for a green event:
By becoming climate neutral you will inspire others to do the same. Climate Neutral Group aims to make it easy for people and organisations to become climate neutral. In this way global warming can be countered. On the website of Climate Neutral Group you can calculate your CO2 emission. For conventions and special events you can contact Climate Neutral Group to make a measure made calculation for you. For more information, please visit their website.
