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Sustainable events and incentives - Taika Events & Communication

Updated: Feb 7

Organizing a sustainable incentive: tips and inspiration

An incentive is a fun way to reward employees for their hard work, but it can also have a big impact on the environment. Fortunately, there are more and more ways to organize a sustainable incentive. Here are tips and inspiration to get you started.

Location:

  • Choose a location that is easily accessible by public transportation. bicycle or other sustainable transportation.

  • Go for a venue with a sustainability certification, such as Green Key or ISO 14001.

  • Choose a location that offers local food and saves water.

Transportation:

  • Travel with sustainable airlines

  • Offer a shuttle service with electric vans or cabs.

  • Compensate CO2 emissions from travel. -> Specialty of Taika Events

Activities:

  • Choose activities that take place in nature, such as hiking, biking or canoeing.

  • Visit a local farm or brewery.

  • Participate in a team-building activity with a sustainable theme, such as planting trees or cleaning a park.

Catering:

  • Choose vegetarian or vegan catering.

  • Use local and organic produce.

  • Reduce waste by using reusable plates and cutlery.

Communication:

  • Inform employees about the sustainable aspects of the incentive.

  • Share tips on social media on how to make their travel and stay more sustainable.

Inspiration:

  • Sustainable destinations: Scandinavia, Switzerland, Slovenia, Costa Rica

  • Sustainable hotels: Hotel Indigo Brussels - City Centre, The Jane Antwerp, Green Solution House (Amsterdam), The Square Copenhagen.

  • Sustainable activities: Tree Planting Project, Eco-friendly Segway Tour, Fair Trade Chocolate Workshop

Tips:

  • Start small: you don't have to change everything at once.

  • Make it fun: sustainability can also be fun!

  • Involve employees: ask for their input and ideas.


Conclusion:

Organizing a sustainable incentive is good for the environment, good for employees and good for your company's image. With a little planning and creativity, there is a sustainable solution for every incentive.


Good Luck! Louis Gielen Founder Taika Events louis@taikaevents.com



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