The MEETT complex offers the opportunity to create an event that combines a wealth of professional exchanges with a practical commitment to sustainability.
By incorporating eco-responsible activities into your conference programme, you can give it a special flavour and offer your guests an experience in tune with today’s issues. You’ll also benefit from strong positioning in terms of communication and brand image.
The MEETT teams in Toulouse can help and advise you in this process.
Sustainable conferences: choosing an eco-responsible venue
In Toulouse, MEETT has innovative infrastructures (link to child page 1), designed to minimise environmental impact.
MEETT, an eco-designed convention and conference centre in Toulouse
State-of-the-art modular spaces, efficient energy management systems, an integrated sorting centre and environmental certifications demonstrate the Toulouse-based conference centre’s commitment to sustainability.. Take a look at our checklist for a sustainable event.
By working with MEETT, conference organisers can ensure that the venue itself contributes to the creation of an eco-responsible event.
Opt for soft mobility on site
Depending on the point of origin of the delegates, particularly at international conferences, it is not always possible to find transport alternatives to the aeroplane. This is part of the economics of large-scale events. However, it is possible to limit these disamenities by adopting sustainable approaches once on site.
In Toulouse, you’ll find a wide range of soft modes of transport easily accessible to all delegates: bicycles, electric scooters, metro, bus, tram and car-sharing solutions.
MEETT is directly served by a tram station and several bus routes, enabling local travel with a low carbon footprint.
Out of session: a programme of eco-responsible activities
Include events dedicated to sustainability in the conference programme. Invite local experts to share their knowledge on subjects such as the circular economy or eco-responsible business practices.
Eco-participative team building activities:
outside of working sessions, develop team cohesion or affirm your values by giving your delegates an experience with solidarity.
There are plenty of creative, engaging and sustainable ideas out there, and we’ve picked out a few of the latest trends for you.
The MEETT teams are on hand to offer advice and put you in touch with professionals and partners committed to eco-participation.
- Conference on solidarity gestures
Find out what can be done at work or in everyday life to improve quality of life, promote solidarity and help protect the environment.
- Sign language workshop
This inclusive approach encourages better communication between teams.
- Temporary mural
Create a collective work of art using recycled or natural materials (mural, sculpture, etc.) to give physical expression to your commitment.
- Clean-up rally or supportive collecting
A committed way to showcase the region while preserving its beauty.
- CSR escape game
There’s nothing like an environmentally-inspired escape game to bring people together. It’s a fun way to get useful messages across.
Many other creative ideas can be implemented depending on the values and messages you want to share. The most important thing is to ensure the consistency, sincerity and quality of the approach.
By adopting sustainable practices in the choice of venues, activities and transport, each delegate contributes to reducing the environmental impact of the event.
