We first launched our Gestevert (Gestev Goes Green) initiative in 2009 when our employees asked us to put our commitment to sustainable development in writing.
Our environmental and socially responsible commitment
We apply the principles of our sustainable development policy to everything we do. Standing by our commitment is the key to our success. We work creatively and dynamically with our event partners to plan, put into practice and promote environmental initiatives that enable us to join forces in a greener, more socially responsible way.
We adhere to the strictest BNQ standards for responsible event management and set the bar high according to the latest and greatest developments in the industry at home and abroad. We constantly strive to minimize our environmental footprint while boosting socioeconomic benefits for the regions hosting our events.
Our continued efforts have led us to seek Biosphere certification from the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI). This system recognizes businesses for their contributions to meeting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations.
We aim to achieve these
4 key objectives for
every event:
Reduce the environmental impact of our activities
- Show eventgoers how and why to act more responsibly
- Work with our partners and suppliers to encourage them to act more responsibly
- Document and assess sustainable development impacts and success stories
Boost awareness, educate and spread the word
- Design and share effective communication tools
- Find engaging ways to raise awareness
- Foster stakeholder accountability
- Document and value sustainable development impacts and success stories
Be an influence in the community
- Make a positive impact in the community
- Design and promote inclusive events
- Develop economic partnerships with key local sustainability stakeholders
Work to develop a sustainable economy
- Develop economic partnerships with key sustainability stakeholders
Going green
with us
Do you have an innovative solution that could help reduce the environmental impact of our events? Email Caroline Larouche at clarouche@gestev.com.