Sustainability
Congresses that are organised by Tampere University promote sustainable development and global responsibility in a number of ways.
Reducing the carbon footprint
- Tampere University’s City Centre Campus is located conveniently within walking distance from the railway and bus stations, most hotels and social event venues.
- We usually organise congress activities in central locations, which eliminates the need for arranged participant transportation.
- Pre-registration is required to minimise food waste at congresses.
- We prioritise vegetarian menus and locally produced catering options.
- We do not request for disposable tableware and dishes for catering.
- 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 reuse name-badge holders and provide a drop-off point for them.
- We avoid using any decorations that create unnecessary waste.
- Recycling is done efficiently at Tampere University campuses and it is also made clear to visitors.
Social sustainability
- At the university campuses, accessibility is ensured by various means (e.g. ramps, elevators, automatic doors, accessible toilets, induction loops).
- When outside the university facilities, we favour accessible venues.
- 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 support multidisciplinary encounters and diversity perspectives (e.g. ecumenical chapel, gender-neutral toilets, availability of nursing room).