Congresses that are organised by Tampere University promote sustainable development and global responsibility in a number of ways:
- We organise congress activities in central locations, which eliminates the need for arranged participant transportation.
- We favour accessible venues (e.g. ramps, elevators, automatic doors, accessible toilets, induction loops).
- We ensure that all communication and information is accessible for the congress delegates (e.g. congress website, registration form, signs at the venue).
- We favour local suppliers and partners (hotels, venues, catering operators) that have obtained a certificate in sustainability.
- We do not request for disposable tableware and dishes for catering.
- We prioritise vegetarian or vegan menus and locally produced catering options.
- Pre-registration is required to minimise food waste at congresses.
- As Finnish tap water is clean and safe to drink, we do not use or distribute bottled water.
- We keep all congress materials to minimum and distribute giveaways (pens, notepads and the like) only to those who need them.
- We avoid using any decorations that create unnecessary waste.
- When travel arrangements are needed, we opt for the most effortless flight connections.
- We promote social responsibility e.g. by appointing university students as congress assistants.