dbb forum berlin
Location
Green Meetings - environmentally friendly events in the vibrant heart of Berlin! Centrally located at the famous Friedrichstrasse the dbb forum berlin is recognised as climate-friendly venue by the climate protection organisation atmosfair. We offer eleven event rooms flooded with daylight and flexible in use with a total of 1,300 sqm for your conference, meeting or workshop. The heart of the venue is the hall Atrium with its sweeping glass facade and state-of-the-art av-equipment. The adjacent Lichthof with its unique suspended glass roof offers an ideal setting for your gala event.
Conference rooms
- max. room dimension up to 675m²
- 11 Event spaces total
- max. room height up to 5.5m
- Exhibition space from 100 to 675m²
- suitable for up to 600 participants
| Name | 360° | Room area | Room height | Welcome reception | Banquet | Classroom | Arrange seating in rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium n.a. | n.a. | 285m² | 5.5m | 250 | 160 | 128 | 250 |
| Atrium+Lichthof n.a. | n.a. | 675m² | 5.5m | 600 | 320 | 354 | 504 |
| Atrium II n.a. | n.a. | 65m² | 3m | 80 | 30 | 24 | 50 |
| Atrium III n.a. | n.a. | 120m² | 3m | 100 | 50 | 54 | 96 |
| Atrium IV n.a. | n.a. | 60m² | 3m | n.a. | n.a. | 24 | 40 |
| Atrium III+IV n.a. | n.a. | 180m² | 3m | 150 | 90 | 88 | 150 |
| Köpenick n.a. | n.a. | 88m² | 2.5m | 70 | n.a. | 40 | 70 |
| Kreuzberg n.a. | n.a. | 88m² | 2.5m | 70 | n.a. | 40 | 70 |
| Friedrichshain n.a. | n.a. | 88m² | 2.5m | 70 | n.a. | 40 | 70 |
| Charlottenburg n.a. | n.a. | 88m² | 2.5m | 70 | n.a. | 40 | 70 |
Equipment in event spaces
- Accessible
- Air conditioned
- Audio system
- Business center
- Fixed stage
- Full darkness
- In-house technical personnel
- Natural light
- Projection technology
- WiFi in event spaces
Sustainability performance
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Leader
Obligation criteria
- 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
- Risk analysis - Structured risk management
- Shareholders - Transparent information on shareholder structure and participations
Optional criteria
- Transparency - Public sustainability reporting
Environment Leader
Obligation criteria
- 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
- Emissions and environmental pollution control - Avoidance of noise, light, etc.
- 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 – Reducing water consumption
- Environmental management – Eco-friendly furnishings for premises and locations
- Environmental management – Using eco-friendly consumables
Optional criteria
- Environmental management – Putting green office strategies into place
- Environmental costs – Carbon offset for projects and business activities
Society Leader
Obligation criteria
- 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
- HR strategy – Incentive system integrating aspects of sustainability
- Diversity - Management of diversity and equal opportunities
- Diversity - Ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination
- Diversity - Integrating not-for-profit organisations
- Training and further training – Promoting professional and personal development
- Training and further training – Developing skills in sustainability
- Mitbestimmung - Einbezug der Arbeitnehmer
- Dialogue - Involving stakeholders groups
- Accessibility – facilitating participation
Optional criteria
- Suggestion scheme – Strengthening sustainable processes
- Social commitment - Regulating donations and sponsoring
- Social commitment - Supporting company volunteer programmes
Business Leader
Obligation criteria
- 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
- Performance - Nachhaltige wirtschaftliche Leistung
- Budget discipline – Structured bid and invoicing management
- Remuneration policy – Equitable remuneration structure
- Rating & Reputation - Positives Management von Reputation
Optional criteria
- Suppliers – Aligning the supply chain along sustainable lines
- Suppliers – Monitoring sustainability criteria in the supply chain
- Resources – Efficient purchasing of sustainable products and services
- Financing – Ecological and ethical financial participation
- Memberships – Transparent information on association memberships
Sustainable Partner
Certified since 2020
Audits year-on-year
Audits year-on-year
Audits year-on-year
Audits year-on-year
Contact us
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Location & Connection
dbb forum berlin
Friedrichstraße 169, D-10117 Berlin, Mitte