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Sustainable Event Guidelines

Make your event in Berlin more sustainable – step by step, with a clear plan. As part of our Sustainable Meetings Berlin initiative, we've created a practical, free guide: the Sustainable Event Guidelines Berlin. Together with you as event organiser and with companies in Berlin’s MICE industry, we want to transform Berlin into the world’s most sustainable metropolis.

Use the Sustainable Event Guidelines to plan your business event in Berlin in a more sustainable and climate-friendly way – structured, practical and achievable. 

  • 13 areas of action: From mobility and catering to communications 
  • Practical measures: For every aspect of event planning 
  • Supporter Patch: Makes your sustainable event more visible 
  • Free download: For event organisers in Berlin. Download the Sustainable Event Guidelines Berlin now and make your event more responsible. 

How were the Sustainable Event Guidelines developed?

To develop the Sustainable Event Guidelines, the Sustainable Berlin team at visitBerlin drew inspiration from the sustainable event planning guide by the Umweltbundesamt (UBA), among others. A key priority was ensuring the content was tailored specifically to the conditions and opportunities in Berlin. 


What do the Sustainable Event Guidelines include? 

The Sustainable Event Guidelines are a practical planning tool for sustainable event organisation. They outline 13 areas of action where sustainable measures can be implemented – from travel to and around Berlin, choosing a sustainable venue and accommodation, to waste reduction and event follow-up. 

We ensured that all recommended actions are specifically adapted to the Berlin context. 

Download Sustainable Event Guidelines

Download the Sustainable Event Guidelines Berlin now and make your event more responsible. 

Download guidelines now

The Supporter Patch – Make your sustainable event more visible

The Supporter Patch is an endorsement that allows you to promote your sustainable event in Berlin. Choosing vegan catering, skipping unnecessary giveaways or ensuring your speakers and attendees travel with low emissions? Excellent! If you're implementing such actions, you're showing that sustainability means more to you than just following a trend. 

The Patch makes your efforts visible and encourages others to follow your example. Simply fill out the application form – and start promoting your event. 

What are the requirements for the Supporter Patch?

  • You must implement at least 8 of the 13 areas of action outlined in the Sustainable Event Guidelines. These should include at least two high-priority and two medium-priority actions.
  • Another requirement is to provide a free event ticket for the visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office team. This enables us to experience your sustainable efforts on site. With your consent, your event may also be featured as a best practice in our marketing communications.
  • Be transparent: Publish your completed Sustainable Event Guidelines on your event website, so attendees and interested parties can see exactly what you’ve implemented.
  • The Supporter Patch only applies to the specific event submitted. If you wish to use the Patch for another sustainably planned event, you must complete the Guidelines again and submit a new application.

Do you have questions or need support?

We’re excited to help shape Berlin’s event industry to be even more sustainable. 

If you have any questions about the Sustainable Event Guidelines or would like further information, suggestions or personalised advice, feel free to get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you

Kyra Reiter

Senior Marketing Manager Conventions

Kyra Reiter

Kyra Reiter


Senior Marketing Manager Conventions

Kyra Reiter

Kyra Reiter is the driving force behind the Sustainable Berlin initiative at the Berlin Convention Office. Since 2013, she has passionately brought together hotels, venues, agencies and caterers to make Berlin’s events sector more sustainable. With expertise and enthusiasm, she supports event organisers on their journey towards environmentally conscious formats. Her Master’s degree, completed in 2017, underlines one central theme: for Kyra, sustainability is more than just a trend – it’s a personal mission. Berlin is the stage on which she makes change happen.