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For sustainable events

20 years experience in sustainable events

Sustainability that you can taste

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Sustainable coffee breaks

For some, the coffee breaks are the most important part of an venue. It is important to us that our guests recharge their batteries in a healthy and balanced way with lots of organic ingredients and really enjoy networking during the breaks.

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    Breakfast buffet with fruit, croissants and rolls
    SDG 6: Water
    SDG 13: Klimate protection

    Organic certified ingredients

    Organic food is not only good for the environment but also healthy. They contain more secondary plant substances, more flavours, and less water. To match the organic drinks, our coffee breaks are made from organic quality ingredients.

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    SDG 6: Water
    SDG 13: Klimate protection

    Organic drinks

    Drinks that are organically grown are not only environmentally friendly, but also taste great. Voelkel's orange juice, apple juice as well as milk, coffee and tea are certified in accordance with the guidelines of the Organic AHV Regulation (DE-ÖKO-039).

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    Sustainability from arrival to stay

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    SDG 7: Energy
    SDG 11: Sustainable Citys
    SDG 13: Klimate protection

    100% green electricity

    We have been sourcing all of our electricity from renewable energy sources for over 20 years. With our own photovoltaic systems, we also produce green electricity ourselves at the Umweltforum and the Tagungswerk.

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    SDG 11: Sustainable Citys

    Accessibility

    Our aim is to design our locations in such a way that they are accessible to everyone independently and without assistance. That is why we have been certified in accordance with the Germany-wide "Travel for All" labeling system.

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    SDG 7: Energy
    SDG 11: Sustainable Citys
    SDG 13: Klimate protection

    Event ticket

    Travel is the biggest factor in the carbon footprint of a venue. All guests attending venues in BESONDERE ORTE can use our venue ticket. With the train, you travel with 100% green electricity.

     

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    Tested and certified sustainability

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    SDG 7: Energy
    SDG 11: Sustainable Citys
    SDG 13: Klimate protection

    EMAS

    The European Management and Audit System is our sustainability engine. The management system ensures that we achieve our sustainability goals. In 2012, the BESONDERE ORTE locations were the first in Germany to be EMAS-certified.

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    SDG 7: Energy
    SDG 11: Sustainable Citys
    SDG 13: Klimate protection

    SMB

    Sustainable Meetings Berlin makes Berlin MICE companies fit in terms of sustainability. We have been an SMB partner for five years and have been awarded five times in the highest "Leader" category. Our sustainability performance is 94% of all achievable points.

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    SDG 7: Energy
    SDG 11: Sustainable Citys
    SDG 13: Klimate protection

    DNK

    With the Declaration of Compliance with the German Sustainability Code, we implement the CSR reporting obligation and the National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights and provide reporting in line with the EU Taxonomy guidelines.

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