Sustainable Events by Metropolitan DMC

Simply put, sustainability means to have the smallest negative impact on the environment, community, society, or economy.

Climate change cannot be denied. It is already affecting health, livelihoods, food security, water supply, human security, and economic growth around the world. The event industry is being affected in a variety of ways. From hotter temperatures disrupting the scheduling of outdoor events to more frequent severe weather increasing potential for cancellations & evacuations. Shifting attitudes among delegates about flying are changing meeting styles & locations, while guests experience guilt and even anger about wasting food, water, electricity, and not recycling.

Why is sustainability important to the event industry?
As event organizers there are many ways in which we can make a difference; some may seem small but every little action counts towards creating a tipping point of change. Just changing your attitude and becoming more aware of the ways waste occurs is a step toward making a difference.

At Metropolitan DMC we feel strongly about avoiding waste & contributing more. We started several years ago by taking a sustainability check of our office. We then moved on to the programs we plan and scrutinized every part of our business for ways to improve. Here are a few of them:
•    Support the local economy by choosing artisans and hotels and restaurants that use locally sourced ingredients, so ensuring authentic and better cultural experiences for the delegates.
•    Include human-powered activities like tours on foot, walking, cycling, kayaking & trekking. These are great ways to slow down & truly experience a destination whether in the city centre or the great outdoors.
•    Incorporate fun CSR activities to inspire delegates and benefit the local community. Delegates will make a difference in someone else’s life and create a sense of fulfilment and purpose in themselves.

Why should we – and you - care?
Apart from making a difference to our community, sustainability helps keep your company relevant and competitive, and avoids the risk of becoming outdated, uncaring, or unethical.

It does not take much: with just a change in mindset, all of us, either as companies or as individuals can make some small changes. Together we can make a change for good.

Let Metropolitan DMC help you design a sustainable and eco-friendly program for your next incentive or meeting in Greece at [email protected]