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\n\u2026leave an impact without an ecological footprint.<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764166607567{margin-top: 3vmax !important;margin-bottom: 1vmax !important;}”]The climate crisis is no longer a future scenario \u2013 it’s already here. Heat waves, torrential rain, droughts: the consequences are palpable and affect us all. The number of extreme weather events has already tripled \u2013 homes are destroyed, harvests ruined, and livelihoods threatened. This is precisely why UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 calls for concrete action against climate change.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1591794311845{margin-top: 3vmax !important;margin-bottom: 3vmax !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”9883″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1764166931563{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text el_class=”w-mid”]Events consume resources<\/a>. From guest travel to electricity and technology, catering, and waste \u2013 every aspect impacts an event’s carbon footprint. Air travel alone contributes around 5% to human-caused climate change worldwide. Every planned event trip can therefore either be part of the problem or consciously contribute to a sustainable solution. At the same time, not everything needs to be purchased new: much can be rented or reused. Many venues now use green electricity. When it comes to catering, it’s worth considering regional, seasonal, and plant-based options \u2013 they reduce emissions and are delicious. Technology can be designed to be energy-efficient<\/a>, and materials can be carefully selected.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]There is also great potential in the journey to the event \u2013 especially with a well-planned mobility concept. A venue that is easily accessible by public transport, a combined ticket for bus and train, or encouraging people to come by bicycle \u2013 ideally complemented by secure bicycle parking directly at the entrance \u2013 all of this facilitates climate-friendly travel. Making sustainable options attractive and easy not only reduces emissions but also raises awareness. This is a key lever: climate protection requires not only concrete measures but also an attitude that engages people. Events can provide impetus for promoting sustainable behavior<\/a> \u2013 they can raise awareness, initiate change, and demonstrate that we all have the power to act.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_single_image image=”9880″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_single_image image=”9879″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_column_text el_class=”w-mid”]The CO\u2082 concentration in the atmosphere has increased by around 146% since pre-industrial times \u2013 a clear indication of how urgently we need to act. This trend can only be stopped if we all share responsibility: companies, event organizers, and guests alike. And if, despite all measures, emissions remain, there are ways to offset them credibly. But even better is avoiding the need for offsetting in the first place \u2013 for example, by cycling more often and thus actively avoiding emissions, instead of later trying to ease a guilty conscience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1594823997921{margin-top: 3vmax !important;margin-bottom: 3vmax !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”10\/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”yellow-bar blue-square”]Sustainable events are more than just a concept \u2013 they are a promise for the future. Event agencies can become true enablers here: by conserving resources, opening up climate-friendly pathways, and creating experiences that touch people. In doing so, they contribute to the SDGs, especially SDG 13 “Climate Action,” and demonstrate that change begins with small steps. When events not only take place but also move us, real impact is created \u2013 today and for the world of tomorrow.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″]