GDS Index 2024 Series – Spotlight on #2 - Gothenburg

Welcome to back to our GDS Index Series!  In this episode we dive into why Gothenburg, Sweden, is a global leader in sustainable events!  From 88% sustainability-certified hotels to a 95% renewable-energy public transport system, Gothenburg is revolutionizing eco-friendly event planning.  We explore their game-changing Emissions-Free Events Project, innovative social sustainability efforts like the European Citiverses AI project, and practical tools like the Environmental Event Certificate.  Whether you're an event planner or sustainability enthusiast, discover how Gothenburg's strategies can inspire your next event!   𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑪𝑬𝑺 https://youtu.be/OFMIVKiOnGM - Helsinki https://youtu.be/FsjNuS1EYPg - Carbon Reporting https://www.gds.earth/destination/gothenburg/2024/  https://www.consultancy.eu/news/10017/european-cities-dominate-global-destination-sustainability-index https://meetingsinternational.com/topics/destinations-and-venues/destinations/gothenburg-in-the-final-stretch-of-the-global-destination-sustainability-index-2024/ https://transport.ec.europa.eu/tourism/communication-toolkit/gothenburg_en https://goteborgco.se/en/events/a-sustainable-events-city/ https://goteborgco.se/uploads/2024/04/Handlingsplan-Evenemang_Eng-1.pdf https://www.eventimpacts.com/  https://blob.iihf.com/iihf-media/iihfmvc/media/2024/wm20/oc/2024_iihf_wjc_sustainability_policy_eng.pdf  https://goteborgco.se/en/meeting/meetings-with-impact/  https://venuefindergoteborg.premium.se/index.php  https://goteborgco.se/uploads/2023/05/The-City-of-Gothenburgs-destination-development-programme-2023-2030.pdf  https://goteborgco.se/uploads/2021/08/Strategic_plan_Gothenburg_meetings_EN.pdf  2030 Climate Neutrality Action Plan: https://netzerocities.app/_content/files/knowledge/4455/2030_ccc_gothenburg.pdf  The Environmental Event Certificate: https://susa.nu/om-oss/in-english/  https://www.lindholmen.se/en/news/groundbreaking-project-promotes-accessibility-and-inclusiveness-european-cities    https://goteborgco.se/en/2023/07/gothenburg-is-developing-emission-free-events-during-coldplay-at-ullevi/  https://index.goodcountry.org/