– Is a truly sustainable event even possible? In theory, yes – and that is what we at Greentime strive for. A sustainable event is planned and executed in a way that meets today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. More concretely, it follows four sustainability principles: 1) not extracting substances from the Earth’s crust (such as oil, coal, gas), 2) not spreading harmful chemicals into ecosystems, 3) not physically degrading ecosystems, and 4) ensuring that people’s basic needs are met. If we adhere to these principles, it is possible to organize events repeatedly without depleting resources – and even contribute to building trust between people, which is essential for a peaceful world.

– Yes, events can be certified according to Greentime’s standard, and organizers receive a certificate that can be showcased. To achieve certification, the event must meet all mandatory requirements, and all responses must be made publicly available.

– Certification means that organizers must meet a number of environmental, social, and economic sustainability requirements. This includes calculating CO2 emissions, demonstrating sustainability competence, setting clear sustainability goals, offering vegetarian meals, sorting waste, having expertise in gender equality, working on accessibility, and communicating sustainability efforts to attendees, among other things. An independent auditor, trained by Greentime but working independently, will review the event. The auditor determines whether the event meets the standard’s requirements.

– Greentime helps you create structure, find motivation, and get started concretely. We provide a sustainability tool designed to make the complex task of sustainable event management more understandable. You may also aim for certification, and we support you throughout the process. However, the final audit is always conducted by external, independent auditors.

– Your double materiality analysis, required under CSRD, will reveal what you should report. Greentime’s sustainability tool collects data you might need, particularly regarding the calculation of CO2 emissions but also concerning working conditions, accessibility, and gender equality. The data collected through our tool can be referenced directly in your CSRD reporting.

– Greentime’s tool includes a CO2 calculator where you can input various data points, such as participant travel distances, food portions, transport distances, heating, electricity use, waste volumes, and more. This is then translated into CO2 equivalents according to Scope 1, 2, and 3, following recognized standards for carbon accounting.

– Structure is achieved using Greentime’s sustainability tool, which works like a comprehensive checklist across the three dimensions of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. The tool includes over 100 carefully selected questions and provides relevant sustainability information to support organizers in areas where additional knowledge may be needed.

– You can certify your event as a Certified Sustainable Event according to Greentime’s standard. Certification provides tangible proof of your efforts. All responses are made public to ensure transparency. Your sustainability work will be audited both online and onsite.

– Yes, by meeting Greentime’s certification requirements, you can achieve the Certified Sustainable Event seal. Certification includes an online review before the event and an onsite audit conducted by a trained and experienced sustainability auditor.

– Greentime supports event organizers with a user-friendly digital tool that helps structure sustainability efforts. You can also aim for certification, where your work will be independently audited. However, many organizers simply use the tool to improve and structure their sustainability work without seeking certification. Greentime remains impartial whether you pursue certification or not – our mission is to help you (and the planet) act sustainably. Having a clear target, such as certification, often fosters engagement and teamwork around sustainability topics.

– Yes, events can be certified for sustainability according to Greentime’s standard, which covers environmental, social, and economic dimensions – not just environmental aspects. We base our certification on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and adopt a holistic view of sustainability.

– Greentime offers third-party certification for events that addresses all three dimensions: social, environmental, and economic sustainability. We employ independent auditors. There are also ecolabels focusing only on environmental aspects and an ISO standard, although ISO targets the organization behind the event rather than the specific event itself.

– The cost depends on the size of the event. Certification with Greentime involves an auditor conducting an onsite verification. Prices start at approximately 3,000 EUR.

– An auditor should be engaged no later than two months before the event. Typically, the process with our clients starts 6–12 months prior to the event, but shorter timelines are possible. The earlier you start, the better. Initial support includes setting policies, goals, and a framework, helping to clarify expectations towards partners, sponsors, and suppliers.

– To achieve Greentime’s Certified Sustainable Event certification, organizers must meet over 40 mandatory criteria and achieve a certain percentage of the total score in the tool. Mandatory criteria include, for example, sorting waste into at least three fractions, offering vegetarian meals, informing visitors on climate-smart travel options, demonstrating gender equality competence, and estimating CO2 emissions. Greentime supports you through this process.

– Certified Sustainable Event by Greentime is Sweden’s most reliable and credible event sustainability certifications. It is a well-used and well-known certification for events and requires high demands.

– Greentime’s sustainability tool covers all three sustainability dimensions, including social aspects such as gender equality, accessibility, and diversity. If you encounter uncertainties, guidance is available directly within the tool.

– Use Greentime’s sustainability tool. It provides structure through carefully selected questions, enables CO2 measurement, and offers a wealth of relevant information for organizers.