Sustainable event planning

Traditional events often have a significant environmental impact. Due to high CO2 emissions from car travel, high resource consumption, and the generation of waste, event organizers, restaurateurs, and hoteliers are increasingly focusing on environmentally conscious practices—not only because Hannover is considered a major destination for conferences and conventions.

To ensure that events in this trade fair and convention city are environmentally friendly and socially responsible, Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH has developed a set of guidelines to help all stakeholders minimize their carbon footprint.

The Hannover Convention Bureau supports sustainable event planning by recommending carbon-neutral venues, utilizing carbon calculators, and promoting eco-friendly practices. It prioritizes environmentally conscious hotels and supporting programs, promotes responsible event management, and collaborates with local partners to showcase best practices. 

Criteria for socially responsible coexistence and environmentally conscious behavior:

• Reducing waste and plastic waste
• Reduce energy and water consumption
• Carbon-neutral travel to and from the event: Designing Accessibility Without Cars
• Communication and Marketing: Do good and talk about it
• Accessibility: Places that are accessible and usable by everyone
• Organic catering: Catering made with regional, seasonal, and organic ingredients.

Make a lasting impression without leaving a large carbon footprint. Plan your event responsibly. Our team at the Hannover Convention Bureau will be happy to assist you.

With our clear commitment to environmental and social responsibility, and the strong reputation of our event organizers, partners, and hoteliers, we are working toward earning the Green Events label.