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Guidelines for sustainable site visits

We aim to be a role model in sustainable destination development. Therefore, Göteborg & Co has guidelines for site visits, which are updated annually.

The following guidelines are standard procedures; however, exceptions may be made in certain cases (such as large luggage, visitors with disabilities, or when public transport is unavailable).

  • For Swedish or Scandinavian visitors, we book travel by train or bus.
  • When Göteborg & Co pays for flights, they are included in the City of Gothenburg’s internal carbon pricing system.
  • We recommend public transport with VY Airport Coaches when travelling from/to the airport.
  • When taxi travel is needed, we use Cab Online, procured by the City of Gothenburg. Cab Online strives to be a completely climate neutral company by transitioning to fossil fuel free vehicles by 2030. We always request electric cars as a first choice.
  • For city tours and visits, we primarily walk or use public transport.
  • Site visit programmes are sent digitally, including information on sustainability actions during the visit.
  • Sustainability is central during the visit. We exemplify and inspire associations and meeting organisers to make their own meetings more sustainable and influence their team/sponsors/delegates to make sustainable choices.
  • We ensure local suppliers are informed to emphasise sustainability practices to visitors.
  • We only book sustainability certified hotels and visit restaurants that work actively with sustainability.
  • In the event of souvenirs/giveaways, items are selected with sustainability considerations in mind.
  • We inform visitors that tap water in Sweden is safe to drink and encourage them to use their refillable water bottles.
  • We aspire to have zero discrepancies and report any that occur.

Do you have any questions? Please contact:

Annika Hallman

Head of Meetings/Convention Bureau
+46 31 368 40 52