{"id":19514,"date":"2025-05-22T12:36:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T10:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/?p=19514"},"modified":"2025-06-19T10:01:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T08:01:36","slug":"duurzaam-event-organiseren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/en\/duurzaam-event-organiseren\/","title":{"rendered":"Organising a sustainable event? These are the 3 steps you can't afford to miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Organising a sustainable event? These are the 3 steps you can't afford to miss<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organising a sustainable event sounds great. And it is, but it requires just a little bit more than offering a vegetarian lunch and a paper badge. Especially if you set the bar high. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/en\/\">goMICE<\/a> we believe that sustainable organising only really has an effect if you approach it integrally. From the choice of location to transport and from suppliers to the programme format: every component counts. In this blog, we take you through the three steps you cannot afford to skip if you want to make serious progress with a sustainable event.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Start at the core: what do you want to achieve?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable organising doesn't start with practical lists, but with making strategic choices. What is the goal of your event? Who do you want to mobilise? And how does sustainability fit within your corporate vision or CSR objectives? Only once you have that clear can you make sharp choices. Think about: is getting together live actually necessary or is hybrid a better alternative? Does everyone have to be on location or can we decentralise groups and connect them via smart tools?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At goMICE we translate your strategic objectives into a smart and sustainable concept. As a fundamental part of the programme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19561 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Duurzaam event organiseren? Dit zijn de 3 stappen die je niet mag overslaan\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Choose consciously: from location to logistics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sustainably organised event means looking beyond carbon offsetting. It starts with making conscious choices. Think of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">choose a location with a proven sustainability policy, preferably easily accessible by public transport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer alternatives to flying (think of train charters within Europe).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Catering<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work with local produce, seasonal menus and zero-waste concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Materials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: from set design to print, everything can be procured circularly or reusably.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Make it visible: before, during and after<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sustainable event is only truly valuable when you make your choices and results visible. Not just to your attendees, but also internally to your staff. Think of storytelling in the lead-up to the event, QR codes on-site to explain sustainable choices, and clear feedback afterwards on the measurable results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/en\/stretch-methode\/\">STRETCH method<\/a> we build in smart communication before, during and after the event. In this way, your event is organised sustainably while it also contributes to creating support, awareness and improving your reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19562 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Duurzaam event organiseren? Dit zijn de 3 stappen die je niet mag overslaan\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.gomice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Finally<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are happy to help you with our network of sustainable partners and experience in setting up eco-friendly events at home and abroad. In this way, we give substance to sustainability without compromising on experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable organisation doesn't require a perfect score, but rather the willingness to make conscious choices and start the conversation about what does and doesn't work. That is precisely where our added value lies. We know what's going on, understand the possibilities, and help you make the right trade-offs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to organise a sustainable event that works? Let us know. We don\u2019t just brainstorm with you, we arrange it from A to Z. Strong on content, logistically sound and strategically smart.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Duurzaam event organiseren? Dit zijn de 3 stappen die je niet mag overslaan Een duurzaam event organiseren klinkt mooi. En dat is het ook, maar het vraagt net even wat meer dan het aanbieden van een vegetarische lunch en een papieren badge. Zeker als je de lat hoog legt. 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