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Amsterdam 2023 GDS-Index Report
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2023 Performance Overview
DMO
Supplier
Social
Environmental
Performance Highlights
Summary
Environmental
Supplier
Social
Amsterdam is renowned for its commitment to sustainability. It is the first city in the world to adopt the doughnut economic model, which means basic needs are met for a good standard of living, while respecting the limits of the planet. The City of Amsterdam is aiming to become a completely emission-free city by 2030 with the goal of becoming fully circular by 2050.
The city topped the Schroders European Sustainable Cities Index 2021, which found Amsterdam’s environmental policies are the best in Europe, and in the same year Time Out ranked the city the second-best in the world thanks to its green credentials.
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s leading destinations for sustainable meetings. Topping global sustainability rankings, Amsterdam is where events are able to carry out innovative sustainability goals with success and provide added value that impact both people and planet. The city provides some of the world's most eco-friendly transportation, and offers and extensive range of climate friendly leasure activities. Moreover, our venues and hotels work with cutting-edge sustainability solutions to ensure they can host events in the most planet friendly way possible.
Poverty alleviation and debt counselling are used to increase opportunities for all residents. The city wishes to promote equal opportunities and offers support to those who need it. People who struggle to make ends meet, are supported generously with social provisions. Amsterdam has introduced new ways of helping people find employment, and provides care for those who need it most. Most importantly, Amsterdam has implemented policies to promote and support educational opportunities for all.
Summary
Amsterdam is renowned for its commitment to sustainability. It is the first city in the world to adopt the doughnut economic model, which means basic needs are met for a good standard of living, while respecting the limits of the planet. The City of Amsterdam is aiming to become a completely emission-free city by 2030 with the goal of becoming fully circular by 2050.
Does amsterdam&partners have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Amsterdam have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does amsterdam&partners report on its sustainability performance?
Environmental
The city topped the Schroders European Sustainable Cities Index 2021, which found Amsterdam’s environmental policies are the best in Europe, and in the same year Time Out ranked the city the second-best in the world thanks to its green credentials.
OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLES
HECTARES OF GREEN AREA PER 100 000 POPULATION
Supplier
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s leading destinations for sustainable meetings. Topping global sustainability rankings, Amsterdam is where events are able to carry out innovative sustainability goals with success and provide added value that impact both people and planet. The city provides some of the world's most eco-friendly transportation, and offers and extensive range of climate friendly leasure activities. Moreover, our venues and hotels work with cutting-edge sustainability solutions to ensure they can host events in the most planet friendly way possible.
OF HOTEL ROOMS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF VENUES SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF PCOS/DMCS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
Social
Poverty alleviation and debt counselling are used to increase opportunities for all residents. The city wishes to promote equal opportunities and offers support to those who need it. People who struggle to make ends meet, are supported generously with social provisions. Amsterdam has introduced new ways of helping people find employment, and provides care for those who need it most. Most importantly, Amsterdam has implemented policies to promote and support educational opportunities for all.
80
SDG IMPLEMENTATION SCORE
89
SCORE ON SOCIAL PROGRESS INDEX
80
SCORE ON CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX
About the Global Destination Sustainability Movement
The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDSM) brings together the sustainability pioneers of the business and leisure tourism world, working with destinations to co-create their tourism and events strategies, benchmark and improve their sustainability performance and transform value chains in order to catalyse regeneration.
Our purpose is to engage, inspire and enable the business events and tourism industry to become more sustainable and regenerative.
Our Methodology
In 2022 the GDS-Index used 70 indicators that evaluate destinations sustainability performance across four key areas. If you are interested, you can read our benchmarking methodology in detail here.
Environmental
Performance
Climate, Energy and Emissions
Circularity and Waste
Water
Air Quality
Transportation
Biodiversity
Social
Performance
SDG Alignment
Corruption
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Health, Safety and Wellness
Accessibility
Resident Engagement
Supplier
Performance
Hotels
Airport
Agencies (PCOs & DMCs)
Restaurants
Venues
Academia
Destination
Management
Performance
Destination Strategy
Governance and Reporting
Policy and Certification
Capacity Building
Measurement, Impact and Reporting
Marketing and Communications
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Ownership
The GDSM is not owned by any one organisation. It is operated as a multi-stakeholder partnership founded and endorsed by IMEX, MCI, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA). Gubi Consulting and Guy Bigwood are responsible for the management of the Secretariat.
