SUSTAINABILITY

As ESPN, we are committed to reducing emissions and waste across all our events.

With our congress organizer, OIC Group – ISO 20121 certified and carbon neutral company – we are moving on to make significant strides toward a more SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Food waste has a major environmental and social impact. It leads to the loss of valuable resources and contributes significantly to pollution due to the high carbon footprint of food production, transport, and disposal. For ESPN F&B services in Athens we are partnering with:

Social Commitment

Intercatering is a founding member of the Alliance for the Reduction of Food Waste (2020), under the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy. The alliance promotes:

Awareness and education on food waste
Sharing best practices
Food donation initiatives
Support for public policies on waste prevention

Key Actions

Local, seasonal sourcing to reduce energy use in packaging and transport
Staff training to optimize ingredient use and minimize waste
Portion planning by chefs and client guidance to avoid overproduction
Recycling of paper, plastic, glass, and used cooking oil
Organic waste composting to produce natural fertilizer

And you, as participant, what can you do?

APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS

Dispose of waste correctly by using appropriate bins. Reuse the materials available to you in accordance with the principles of the circular economy.

DON’T WASTE FOOD

Food is a precious commodity; let’s try to not waste it. In addition, surplus food generated by the conference will be donated to non-profit organizations that support the disadvantaged.

SMART MOBILITY

Organize your commute in a sustainable way to the conference venue. Use carpooling with others, or using bicycles, scooters, or hybrid or electric cars.

REDUCE THE USE OF PAPER

We can save forests by avoiding paper consumption and otping for digitalmethods. We prefer digital modes, QR codes and online agendas. If absolutely essential, we use FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper.
If you are a poster presenter, please make sure you print your poster on eco-friendly paper and avoid laminated formats!

HELP SPREAD THE SUSTAINABILITY

It is important for everyone to help spread the concepts of sustainable development. Share best practices and tips, and raise awareness . This is of paramount importance if true environmental awareness is to be raised.

LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK

Any suggestions that would improve the sustainable organization of the congress are always welcome. If you notice anything that you think does not comply with the principles of sustainability, please let us know in person or through the dedicated email address: sustainability@oic.it.