Sustainable events planning

If you would like to host a sustainable meeting, Lübeck and Travemünde are the place to be. In addition to its unique historical backdrop, the Hanseatic city offers numerous sustainable options and interesting projects.
Many cooperations, partners, hosts and projects show that we in Lübeck also take responsibility for people and the environment in the conference sector:

For example, we enable you to travel to and from your event in Lübeck or Travemünde in a climate-friendly manner at special prices with the Deutsche Bahn event ticket.
The close inner-city sustainability network is an important aspect; Lübeck offers numerous opportunities to integrate sustainability into everyday life and to learn about sustainable projects and measures.
Since 2023, not only the company but also the travel destinations Lübeck and Travemünde have been sustainably certified.

Use the Convention Lübeck Venue Finder!
Filter for "sustainably certified" locations under features. This way, you know that these venues adhere to the certification specifications.
Communicate sustainable arrival and departure options. Include the Deutsche Bahn event ticket in your events or encourage carpooling whenever possible.
Avoid disposable items and use reusable or compostable alternatives instead.
Offer participants the opportunity to recycle or donate paper and pens. You, as the organizer, can also donate banners or other promotional materials that are no longer needed, leftover food, and trade show supplies, for example.
Offer purely vegetarian or vegan menus and use regional and seasonal foods. Do you have any questions about this? We can help you choose the right caterer.
Avoid using disposable water bottles and provide reusable water bottles instead.
Use eco-friendly materials for giveaways and goodie bags and buy regionally when possible.
Avoid printed materials. Use digital options wherever possible.
Recycle waste. Also, place trash cans at or in the meeting or conference space where attendees can dispose of their waste separately and explicitly indicate this. Avoid regular garbage cans into which everything is thrown unsorted.
Avoid unnecessary decorations and choose environmentally friendly options such as plants or recycled materials.

Us + you = we

Sustainability is more than a matter of the heart for us in Lübeck and Travemünde. It is our responsibility. The Hanseatic City of Lübeck is showing itself to be a pioneer in climate protection and sustainability. For example, it has set up a climate control office to coordinate measures to save energy and protect the climate. Lübeck has also been a member of the Climate Alliance of European Cities since 1992 and a "Fairtrade Town" for 10 years.

In October 2020, Lübecks Mayor Jan Lindenau, signed the declaration "Agenda 2030 - Shaping Sustainability at the Municipal Level". In doing so, the city recognized the UN's 17 global sustainability goals and committed to promoting them. The Hanseatic City of Lübeck is committed to a strong citizen management and corporate engagement. Among other things, the hanseatic city's goal is to be climate-neutral by 2040. Klima Pro Lübeck is an alliance of organizations, associations and stakeholders that have been working together to advance climate protection in Lübeck since 2013.

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Important player in Lübeck´s economy shapes the conference destination

The Lübeck Music and Congress Hall: fondly referred to as MUK, is not only a centrally located excellent venue for events; it also offers ideal conditions for environmentally conscious meetings and conventions. With its Green Globe Gold certifications, published sustainability reports, a green roof and professional options for hybrid meetings and streaming events, as well as its proximity to Green Key certified accommodations such as the Radisson Blu Senator Hotel and Park Inn by Radisson, the Musik- und Kongresshalle is the perfect venue for sustainable events.

Next milestones on the way to becoming a sustainable meeting destination

The "Tourism Development Concept 2030 for the Hanseatic City of Lübeck" anchors the "Green Meetings" segment and sets the goal of profiling and positioning Lübeck and Travemünde as even more sustainable and climate-friendly meeting and event locations over the next ten years. With these measures, Lübeck is demonstrating that sustainability is a top priority and is essential for sustainable urban development.

The highlights in 2023 are the award of the TourCert certificate for sustainable travel to the Hanseatic City of Lübeck and the seaside resort of Travemünde, which recognizes the city as sustainable travel destination, as well as the presentation of the German Environmental Award of the German Federal Foundation, which will take place in the Music and Congress Hall (MuK). In addition, the Hanseatic City of Lübeck's municipal action plan for climate protection is being updated in the Climate Protection Master Plan (MAKS). The aim is to initiate and promote responsible, climate-conscious action both within the administration and throughout the city. In 2024, the Go.Grøøn – Fair and Sustainable Fair will be held for the second time from April 26-28, 2024.

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