Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage is the first Dutch conference and events centre to receive Green Globe Certification. The Conference Centre is located in a national monument from 1903, which is listed by UNESCO as a most important building worldwide. The Beurs van Berlage is a central meeting place in the historic heart of Amsterdam used by many patrons and stakeholders. By means of a sound CSR policy, the Beurs van Berlage wants to work towards socially circular business operations and contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), guided by their own core values.

“We are incredibly proud that we have received Green Globe Certification, as the first conference and events centre in the Netherlands”, explains Willemijn de Vet, Marketing Manager at the Beurs van Berlage. “Green Globe offers us a framework with which we can control, monitor and improve our sustainability processes. It furthermore shows our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.”

Green Globe auditor, Emilie Hagedoorn adds, "Whether it is about being an inclusive and caring employer, a generous community member, respecting the historical architecture of the building or simply being creative with actions such as sourcing from local suppliers, reducing food waste, serving yummy vegan menus or saving water & energy, Beurs van Berlage does all of this and more. The pandemic has helped making some good changes and there are some big plans for the future. All in all a great first audit for this unique venue in Amsterdam."

Green Globe is the world’s leading certification for sustainable operation and management of travel & tourism worldwide. The Green Globe International Standard for Sustainable Tourism has been developed over three decades in collaboration with the travel and tourism industry, communities in tourism destinations and other stakeholders. The Standard is recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council and Green Globe is an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation UNWTO.

Read all about the Beurs van Berlage CSR policy on the website Sustainability - Beurs van Berlage