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Together towards a carbon-neutral event

SUSTAINABILITY AT THE EU PVSEC


Sustainable events and conferences are increasingly important topics. The EU PVSEC organisers are aware of their responsibility and do their share to support the sustainability of this event. Therefore, all CO2 emissions caused by the organiser of the EU PVSEC (such as team travel, accommodation, venue and more) are monitored, counted and will be offset by the organiser to make EU PVSEC 2023 a more sustainable event.

But - everyone can make their contribution to climate protection, including you as an EU PVSEC participant. That is why we offer you the opportunity to offset your own CO₂ footprint with us quickly and easily. By purchasing the Green Ticket, a compensation premium for the average CO₂ consumption of our participants, you will be making a significant contribution to promoting climate protection projects. This offset premium of 12 euros will be invested in two high-quality carbon offset projects curated by our partner Myclimate, that meet the highest standards (Gold Standard, Plan Vivo) and, in addition to reducing greenhouse gases, demonstrably make a positive contribution to sustainable development.

In short, the EU PVSEC puts a lot of effort into minimising its carbon footprint and will offset all emissions caused by the organisation of the event and its staff. These actions include:

Emission compensation for:

  • Venue
  • Energy & Waste management
  • Accommodation for the organiser
  • Mobility for the organiser
  • Material
  • Transport
  • Catering for participants & organiser

Further actions:

  • Green ticket
  • Less printed material
  • Recyclable cutlery and food packaging
  • Less plastic                                         
  • Reusable sponsoring items
  • Focus on regionally sourced ingredients
  • Donation of leftover food to Refood

Join us and contribute your part towards a carbon neutral event. Take responsibility for your own carbon footprint and offset your emissions. You can do so yourself or by purchasing the EU PVSEC Green Ticket. Participants who purchase the Green Ticket will receive high visibility as a green visitor through a special green badge, indicating their contribution to the sustainable cause.

Why choose the Green Ticket?

  • Emission-neutral event visit through fixed-rate compensation of your CO₂ consumption
  • Support for sustainable, renowned climate protection projects
  • No additional effort compared to regular ticket purchase
  • High visibility as a green visitor through your Green Badge

The total net-amount of all Green Tickets, together with the contribution of the organiser, will be passed on directly to the following two carbon capture projects that meet the highest standards (Gold Standard, Plan Vivo):

Solar Power Plant Replaces Fossil Energy in the Dominican Republic

Installing the largest solar power plant in the Caribbean the project is an alternative to the fossil driven electricity fuel mix by sun power and furthermore creates local employment, a visitor centre and a fund for social and ecological activities.

Solar Panels for Education and Quality of Life in Ethiopia and Kenya

The installation of photovoltaic cells on the roofs of Ethiopian and Kenyan houses for electricity production gives families access to lighting and improves the livelihoods of people living in the rural regions of Ethiopia and Kenya. The use of solar lighting instead of kerosene lamps has positive effects on people’s health and leads to reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.

Do you want to contribute even more?

Become a Sustainability Sponsor…

…and support us in making the event climate neutral!
Your contribution goes directly to our two climate protection projects and helps offset the carbon footprint caused by EU PVSEC participants*. As a sustainability sponsor, you will receive an announcement in the newsletter and your logo will be displayed on a roll-up at the entrance and on the EU PVSEC website.

*a fee of 500,- will be deducted for administration service and promotion of sustainability sponsors

Tips for Participants

  • Offset your emission yourself or purchase the Green Ticket
  • Travel to Lisbon using sustainable options if possible (train)
  • Use the virtual programme instead of the print version
  • Explore Lisbon by foot or by using public transport
  • Be aware of waste separation
  • Use the shared transport options provided by the organiser to access side activities
  • Use the reusable coffee cups provided by the organiser

Tips for Exhibitors

  • Choose recyclable material for your stand design
  • Carbon offset your flights
  • Reduce printed materials or use recyclable paper

Partner myclimate

As an international climate protection organisation with Swiss roots, myclimate and its scientific experts offer individual industry solutions and climate strategy consulting for business clients. Its customers include large, medium-sized and small companies, public administrations, non-profit organisations, event organisers and private individuals. Via its partner organisations, myclimate is represented in other countries such as Germany, Austria, Sweden or Norway.

Organised by:

WIP Renewable Energies
Sylvensteinstr. 2
81369 Munich
Germany
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coordinated by:

European Commission -
Joint Research Centre
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