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The programme for 2024 will be announced soon.
Click here to consult the 2023 programme.
The programme for 2024 will be announced soon.
Click here to consult the 2023 programme.
The Flagey building (Place Sainte Croix,1050 Brussels) is easily accessible by bicycle, public transport and/or car. Obviously, the SDG Forum prefers to travel by public transport and/or bicycle.
Renewable energy reduces the ecological impact of power
consumption. The event venue is equipped with more than 700 solar panels and has switched to a new energy contract with a supplier that supplies only 100% green energy since 2023. Moreover, the caterer covers 50% of its energy needs by using solar energy.
With the goal of reducing the ecological impact of the SDG Forum, we serve exclusively vegetarian food and use seasonal, local produce from the organic sector, certified by Certisys.
To minimise waste, we apply the principle of reduce-reuse-recycle. We avoid using single-use disposable packaging and try to minimise the use of printed signage. If printed materials still need to be produced, they are made from recyclable materials, and we make sure they are reusable for future editions.
By having participants sign up for specific parts of the programme, we can accurately estimate quantities, and any surplus food will be collected by Alpaca Solutions and donated to those in need.
To avoid unnecessary transportation, we choose a location that already has existing infrastructure and strive for close cooperation with local suppliers and staff. We encourage the use of public transport, while cyclists have the option of placing their bikes conveniently at the event site.
We aim to make the SDG Forum accessible to all, with support from Inter, the Flemish centre of expertise for accessibility & inclusion. Our event is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility, and participants can indicate their specific needs in advance.
We raise awareness among our participants, employees and
suppliers by actively communicating our green philosophy. For the SDG Forum, we select suppliers based on their strong commitment to sustainability. Our catering partner is Artfood, the only caterer with a prestigious ‘Ecodynamic Enterprise’ rating of three stars. Moreover, Flagey started applying for this valuable label in spring 2023. For additional furniture rental, we work with Decoroom, an ISO 201221-certified sustainable rental company.
To measure the concrete impact of the SDG Forum, we conduct a carbon calculation. For this reason, we ask participants to provide information about their mode of transport and kilometres travelled. By mapping CO2 emissions, we aim to compensate them and further
reduce them annually.