Bernexpo Groupe receives ISO certification
After intensive preparatory work, Bernexpo Groupe has received ISO 20121 certification. In order to dedicate itself even more strongly to the topic of sustainability in the future, further projects are in the works.
Obtaining ISO-20121 certification sets out the requirements for a sustainability management system for events or event-related activities and provides guidance on how to comply with these requirements. Over the past few years, Bernexpo Groupe has been working intensively on the topic of sustainability and has looked into the goal of ISO-20121 certification. During this time, many intensive discussions were held with partners. The topic was also addressed in detail internally. "ISO certification is an important step in the right direction. With these guidelines, we exemplify sustainability in the event industry and can show, especially with regard to the new event and congress hall in Bern, that we mean business," says Tom Winter, CEO of the group of companies.
Promoting new partnerships and sustainability
The certificate was signed by Rolf Schwery, Executive Director acting responsibly AG, and Christoph Kamber, President of the Expo Event Swiss LiveCom Association, and ceremoniously presented to Bernexpo Groupe. Both acting responsibly AG and the Expo Event Association are actively committed to increasing the focus on sustainability in the event industry.
With a detailed concept, various ambitious goals have been defined for the next three years in different areas to improve sustainability. These include the following: Energy, Catering and Food Waste, Waste and Recycling, Resource Consumption and Procurement, Integration, Diversity and Accessibility, Sanitation and Cleaning, Construction and Dismantling and Logistics, and Working Conditions and Safety. As part of these goals, the group is also looking forward to forming new partnerships and promoting sustainability in the events industry, according to a statement.
Further projects are in progress
In addition to obtaining ISO 20121 certification, Bernexpo Groupe is already involved in many other areas and associations and is targeting further projects. For example, the group of companies is a member of the Energy Saving Alliance as well as on board with Sustainable Switzerland. In addition, the Bernese company is involved in the Climate Platform and will soon also become a member of Swisstainable.
Over the next three years, Bernexpo Groupe will provide even more intensive information on the topic of sustainability and is committed to achieving its milestones. The company clearly sees itself in a pioneering role, thanks all those involved for their help and support in this process and looks forward to implementing the planned measures with its partners in the coming years.
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