Berlin Event Network e.V.

Strategic partner

Berlin Event Network e. V. supports us in offering you concrete, tailor-made services. Together we will make Berlin the top international destination for MICE projects! The Berlin Event Network is a unique MICE network in Germany with maximum expertise in Berlin. The range of services offered by our members covers all facets of the event industry: from the agency to the location, caterer, technical service provider, shuttle service and far beyond, you will find accomplished and experienced contacts here for your next event in Berlin.

Together with the visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office (BCO), we promote and develop Berlin as a MICE location and at the same time see ourselves as a communication platform for our members as well as representing the interests of the industry vis-à-vis Berlin's politicians and business community.

Sustainability performance

Governance - Integrating a sustainability strategy
Governance - Implementing sustainability goals
Governance - Sustainable business development management
Compliance - Observing laws and guidelines
Compliance – Integrating a code of conduct
Compliance - Active incident management for breaches of compliance
Data Privacy – Ensuring data management meets the statutory requirements
Corporate culture – Communicating the sustainability vision statement
Transparency - Public sustainability reporting
Risk analysis - Structured risk management
Shareholders - Transparent information on shareholder structure and participations

Energy – Use of renewable energies
Carbon emissions – Auditing carbon footprint
Carbon footprint - Travel management system to cut carbon emissions
Carbon footprint - Mobility management strategies to reduce carbon emissions
Energy – Managing energy saving and efficiency
Waste – Systematic waste avoidance, sorting, and recycling
Environmental management – Environmental management system in place
Environmental management – Increasing energy efficiency of facilities
Environmental management – Safe treatment of hazardous materials
Environmental management – Putting green office strategies into place
Environmental management – Reducing water consumption
Environmental management – Eco-friendly furnishings for premises and locations
Environmental management – Using eco-friendly consumables

Optional criteria

Emissions and environmental pollution control - Avoidance of noise, light, etc.
Environmental costs – Carbon offset for projects and business activities

Employee satisfaction – Promoting employee loyalty and motivation
Work-life balance - Flexible working time models and CSR catalogue
Occupational health and safety measures - Safeguarding productivity
HR strategy – Supporting staff development and training
HR plan – Strategic HR management
HR strategy – Appraisal interviews and incentive system in place
Diversity - Management of diversity and equal opportunities
Diversity - Ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination
Training and further training – Promoting professional and personal development
Training and further training – Developing skills in sustainability
Suggestion scheme – Strengthening sustainable processes
Dialogue - Involving stakeholders groups
Accessibility – facilitating participation

Optional criteria

Diversity - Integrating not-for-profit organisations
Social commitment - Regulating donations and sponsoring
Social commitment - Supporting company volunteer programmes

Quality – Introducing structured quality management
Quality – Establishing a structured complaints management procedure
Quality – Regular dialogue with stakeholders to improve quality
Risks – Established risk analysis of products and projects
Innovation – Expanding the sustainable service portfolio
Innovation – Sustainable product and innovation management
Security – Establishing a user safety process
Budget discipline – Structured bid and invoicing management
Remuneration policy – Equitable remuneration structure
Suppliers – Aligning the supply chain along sustainable lines
Suppliers – Monitoring sustainability criteria in the supply chain
Suppliers – Hiring of sustainable locations
Resources – Efficient purchasing of sustainable products and services
Memberships – Transparent information on association memberships

Optional criteria

Financing – Ecological and ethical financial participation