Tips, Handbooks and City Information
On this page, you’ll find links to websites that will quickly and easily help you learn more about initiatives promoting more sustainable development in the Aarhus region, as well as ideas for actions you can take before, during and after your event.
As a part of Aarhus Municipality's vision to be almost CO2-neutral by 2030, the green transition is in the city-DNA and you will find, that options are to be found all over for reducing carbon footprint.
An effort in your event planning and execution can make a huge difference – and create a positive signaling effect on your surroundings at the same time.
Find ideas and inspiration in the links below on what to do before, during, and after your event.
The Green Conference and Event Handbook
Get your free guide to working strategically with carbon reduction and social responsibility when planning meetings, events, conferences and conventions.
Tips for before and during the conference
Aarhus University has a strong focus on connecting the green transition and conferences and has put together a list of things to consider before and during the conference.
Hire or borrow equipment for your next conference
By opting for rental, sharing or reuse solutions for furniture, equipment and materials, venues and conference organisers can significantly reduce both waste and their carbon footprint. This is a flexible and responsible approach that can also enhance the guest experience. Contact us to be put in touch with relevant suppliers.
Compensate for Your Carbon Dioxide Footprint Through Growing Trees Network
Compensate for the carbon dioxide footprint of your event and support the Danish tree initiative to protect Denmark’s clean drinking water, fauna and nature not to mention the climate of the planet as a whole.
Calculate your CO2 emission and compensate accordingly
Calculate and compensate for the emission of greenhouse gasses caused by your conference. The Danish organisations CONCITO and grønforskel.dk recommend using the CO2 calculator provided by MyClimate and using the possibility of compensating accordingly.
