Our environmental work
Our perspective on sustainability
Our environmental work
We are committed to contributing to the global sustainability goals of the 2030 Agenda. We aim to be part of the solution for a more sustainable future by integrating the principles of social, environmental and economic sustainability in all our areas of activity. Below are our initiatives to reduce our environmental impact, promote social justice and economic well-being, and encourage sustainable consumption patterns. Together, we can work towards achieving the SDGs and creating a more just and sustainable world for future generations.
Every step, no matter the size, is important in our work towards a sustainable future.
At Konferensbokarna i Norden, we are deeply committed to promoting sustainability and contributing to the achievement of the goals of the UN's Agenda 2030. Through our environmental work, we focus on several specific parts of Agenda 2030 that we consider to be of particular importance to our business and society at large.
We have selected elements of the 2030 Agenda that address environmental, social and economic sustainability to guide our work and ensure that we make a positive and meaningful impact. This includes working to combat climate change, preserve ecosystems and biodiversity, and promote sustainable consumption and production.
By integrating these goals into our operations and decision-making, we aim to be part of the solution to the challenges facing our planet. We strongly believe that by working together towards a sustainable and inclusive future, we can make a real difference and contribute to achieving the 2030 Agenda's sustainable development goals.
Social sustainability
At Konferensbokarna in the Nordic region, we are committed to creating a positive impact on the local community and promoting social sustainability for all our stakeholders, including our staff, our customers and other community members.
We aim to promote local culture and community life through our selected conference venues' choice of locally produced food and products. By prioritizing local suppliers and producers, we seek to ensure that these choices contribute to strengthening and preserving the local identity and economy.
For us, quality of operations is crucial in terms of service and procedures. We strive to provide the highest quality experience for our customers while ensuring that our work processes are efficient, sustainable and responsible.
When doing business, high business ethics is a fundamental principle for us. We demand good working conditions not only within our own operations, but also from our partners and suppliers. By maintaining strict standards for working conditions and ethics throughout our supply chain, we aim to ensure a fair and sustainable working environment for all parties involved.
In this way, we take a holistic approach to social sustainability and strive to be an industry role model in promoting prosperity, diversity and fairness for all.
Gender equality
We work actively on equality and diversity issues. All people should have equal opportunities to work at and visit our business. We employ staff in all positions without discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, religion or disability. We guarantee a safe and secure working environment and want to be an attractive and inclusive workplace that looks after the well-being and health of its staff. We do not accept any form of harassment or sexual exploitation.
Sustainable energy
At Konferensbokarna i Norden, we are convinced that sustainable energy is the key to a more sustainable future. Therefore, we have decided to choose only renewable electricity in our electricity contracts to reduce our climate impact and promote the transition to a more sustainable energy supply.
By using renewable electricity from sources such as solar, wind, hydro and biomass, we reduce our use of fossil fuels and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. This not only helps combat climate change, but also promotes a cleaner environment and a more sustainable planet for future generations.
Economic sustainability
We strive to use resources in a way that promotes environmental and social sustainability. Working on social and environmental sustainability issues is vital to ensure the long-term financial position of the business.
Decent working conditions
At Konferensbokarna i Norden, we are proud of our commitment to promoting decent working conditions in the conference industry. We have partnerships with selected facilities that are affiliated with Visita's collective agreement and follow their Fair Terms initiative.
Through this, we work actively to ensure that all our selected conference venues and suppliers follow Visita's guidelines for fair and decent working conditions. This means that we actively support initiatives that promote fair wages, safe working environments, respect for workers' rights and a sustainable work culture.
Our work on decent working conditions is an important part of our overall sustainability strategy and our commitment to social responsibility. By choosing to work with establishments that are affiliated with Visita and adhere to their Fair Conditions initiative, our customers can be confident that their conferences and events are held in places where people are treated with dignity and respect.
Sustainable consumption
We are committed to promoting sustainable consumption and making it easier for our customers to make environmentally conscious choices when planning their conferences and events. A central part of our environmental work is to cooperate with selected conference facilities that are environmentally certified by either the Nordic Swan or Green Key.
By choosing partners who have achieved these environmental certifications, we can ensure that our customers have access to the most environmentally friendly options when booking their events with us. We actively highlight and promote our environmentally certified partners to make it easier for customers to make informed choices and contribute to a more sustainable future.
The Nordic Swan and Green Key environmental certifications are recognized standards that ensure conference facilities meet strict criteria for environmental performance, energy efficiency and sustainability. By choosing these facilities, our customers can rest assured that their events are held in locations that actively work to minimize their environmental impact and promote sustainable consumption.
Oceans and marine resources
At Konferensbokarna in the Nordic region, we are proud of our commitment to promoting sustainability and preserving oceans and marine resources. A key part of our work is our partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and their important initiative to save the Baltic Sea.
Our commitment to saving the Baltic Sea is part of our overall sustainability strategy and our commitment to reducing our environmental impact. By supporting WWF's work, we aim to be part of the solution to preserve a healthy and vibrant Baltic Sea for future generations.