Green Meeting

The European Forum Alpbach is proud to commit to the guidelines of the Austrian Ecolabel and to be able to be considered a "Green Meeting" or "Green Event".

Overall, we strive to save resources and act in an environmentally conscious manner in all operational areas. Amongst other initiatives, this includes using public transport to avoid individual transport or reducing printed brochures. More about the sustainability at the EFA here.

Therefore, we would like to invite you as our partner to help advance this initiative – whether in your Partner Session, Side Event, or public appearances. Thank you in advance for your efforts!

Waste Separation

The requirements of the local waste management system apply for all events at the Congress Centrum Alpbach. The required collection containers are provided by the Congress Centrum Alpbach (CCA).

Print Materials

During the European Forum Alpbach, there is no possibility of placing printed materials at the CCA or at sessions. In the event of special arrangements, the removal or return of unused printed material must be ensured at the exhibitor’s expense. The day of their departure, participants can give back their event badges for recycling at the reception desk at the Congress Centrum Alpbach.

Give-Aways

The number of give-aways is reduced as much as possible. Give-aways that are still distributed must be without battery or battery operation and come without packaging. They consist of environmentally friendly and natural materials and carry a recognised label of approval (e.g. environmental label, organic seal, fair trade seal).

Materials

• Overall reduction of materials needing transport and storage
• Re-use of all promotional material (roll-ups, stands, decoration)
• Use of environmentally friendly (domestic wood, natural fibres) or certified goods (e.g. eco-labels, organic labels, fair trade seals), no plastic bags, plastic packaging, or disposable products (e.g. dishes, PET bottles, cans)

Print Materials

• Transition to electronic information sharing (e.g. download links)
• Discontinuation of flyers and print-material distribution

Catering

• Preference for regional and organic products
• Offer of vegetarian alternatives

Mobility

• Use of public transport – or, if within walking distance in town, please walk. More about the mobility in Alpbach here.