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Berlin 2021 GDS-Index Report
Berlin, Germany
2021 Performance Overview
DMO
Supplier
Social
Environmental
Performance Highlights
Summary
Environmental
Supplier
Social
The German capital plays a pioneering role as a political center and as one of Europe's most important economic nations and trendsetter metropolis. Berlin is one of Europe's largest science centers, a start-up and NGO hub, a hotbed of innovation and the future, and a cultural melting pot. Berlin is one of Europe’s top three travel destinations and a trendy green, healthy and water-rich city. Trend conscious Berliners live up to LOHAS ("lifestyle of health and sustainability"). The desire to preserve and expand green oases, coupled with the willingness to follow sustainable and alternative paths, makes Berlin a green metropolis on all levels. Tourism in Berlin is oriented at the Sustainable and City-Compatible Berlin Tourism Plan 2018+ of the state of Berlin. With this, Berlin is breaking new ground: we are setting new inspirations, focusing on lesser-known places and working very closely with Berlin's districts. The city is also well known for its sustainable event and tourism initiatives and certification schemes Sustainable Tourism Berlin - a program for suppliers from the leisure industry, and Sustainable Meetings Berlin - a program for suppliers from the event industry and an innovative online platform for more sustainable events in Germany’s capital. Rivers, lakes, park and woodlands weave like ribbons of blue and green through the city. Often they are connecting elements between neighbourhoods, which, each with their own distinctive characters, fuel the German capital’s special feeling for life. Step by step Berlin is changing towards a destination where our guests can explore Berlin in a sustainable manner.
Berlin is a green capital. The city invites its guests and residents to enjoy one of the more than 2,500 public green and recreational facilities and to use the environmentally friendly and very well developed public transport system. Also, more safe bike lanes are added every year. Berlins aims to be climate neutral by 2050, or ideally before. To reach this important goal, the city developed a progressive climate policy, and established the Berlin Energy and Climateprotection Program (BEK 2030). Furthermore it is important for the city of Berlin to organize its resources and economy in cycles to produce as little waste as possible. With regard to energy production, Berlin is in the process of steadily increasing the share of renewable energies in the energy mix.
With the initiatives of Sustainable Berlin, we have set ourselves the goal of supporting the sustainable approaches of tourism suppliers and event service providers and giving guests and event organisers practical and transparent guidance for greater sustainability in planning their stay or event. To achieve this end, we have worked together with service providers of the sector to develop a set of criteria taking internationally recognised guidelines as their point of reference and serving as a sustainability management system. The criteria have been recognized internationally as aligning to the industry standards of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). With Sustainable Berlin we are looking to strengthen Berlin as a sustainable destination and raise awareness of the possibilities of sustainable events and tourism. By adopting this approach and creating a strong movement in Berlins tourism and event industry, we can ensure that tourism and events have a more positive influence on the environment and society over the long term.
The Sustainable Development Goals and sustainable development play an important role for the city of Berlin. For this reason the cities very own sustainability strategy is aligned with the SDGs. Berlin is a multicultural, tolerant, cosmopolitan and safe place, with a high social progress index. Also when it comes to accessibility, most of the city's walkways and public transport system are adapted to make the access for people with disabilities easier.
Summary
The German capital plays a pioneering role as a political center and as one of Europe's most important economic nations and trendsetter metropolis. Berlin is one of Europe's largest science centers, a start-up and NGO hub, a hotbed of innovation and the future, and a cultural melting pot. Berlin is one of Europe’s top three travel destinations and a trendy green, healthy and water-rich city. Trend conscious Berliners live up to LOHAS ("lifestyle of health and sustainability"). The desire to preserve and expand green oases, coupled with the willingness to follow sustainable and alternative paths, makes Berlin a green metropolis on all levels. Tourism in Berlin is oriented at the Sustainable and City-Compatible Berlin Tourism Plan 2018+ of the state of Berlin. With this, Berlin is breaking new ground: we are setting new inspirations, focusing on lesser-known places and working very closely with Berlin's districts. The city is also well known for its sustainable event and tourism initiatives and certification schemes Sustainable Tourism Berlin - a program for suppliers from the leisure industry, and Sustainable Meetings Berlin - a program for suppliers from the event industry and an innovative online platform for more sustainable events in Germany’s capital. Rivers, lakes, park and woodlands weave like ribbons of blue and green through the city. Often they are connecting elements between neighbourhoods, which, each with their own distinctive characters, fuel the German capital’s special feeling for life. Step by step Berlin is changing towards a destination where our guests can explore Berlin in a sustainable manner.
Does visitBerlin have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Berlin have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does visitBerlin report on its sustainability performance?
Environmental
Berlin is a green capital. The city invites its guests and residents to enjoy one of the more than 2,500 public green and recreational facilities and to use the environmentally friendly and very well developed public transport system. Also, more safe bike lanes are added every year. Berlins aims to be climate neutral by 2050, or ideally before. To reach this important goal, the city developed a progressive climate policy, and established the Berlin Energy and Climateprotection Program (BEK 2030). Furthermore it is important for the city of Berlin to organize its resources and economy in cycles to produce as little waste as possible. With regard to energy production, Berlin is in the process of steadily increasing the share of renewable energies in the energy mix.
OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLES
HECTARES OF GREEN AREA PER 100 000 POPULATION
Supplier
With the initiatives of Sustainable Berlin, we have set ourselves the goal of supporting the sustainable approaches of tourism suppliers and event service providers and giving guests and event organisers practical and transparent guidance for greater sustainability in planning their stay or event. To achieve this end, we have worked together with service providers of the sector to develop a set of criteria taking internationally recognised guidelines as their point of reference and serving as a sustainability management system. The criteria have been recognized internationally as aligning to the industry standards of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). With Sustainable Berlin we are looking to strengthen Berlin as a sustainable destination and raise awareness of the possibilities of sustainable events and tourism. By adopting this approach and creating a strong movement in Berlins tourism and event industry, we can ensure that tourism and events have a more positive influence on the environment and society over the long term.
OF HOTEL ROOMS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF VENUES SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF PCOS/DMCS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
Social
The Sustainable Development Goals and sustainable development play an important role for the city of Berlin. For this reason the cities very own sustainability strategy is aligned with the SDGs. Berlin is a multicultural, tolerant, cosmopolitan and safe place, with a high social progress index. Also when it comes to accessibility, most of the city's walkways and public transport system are adapted to make the access for people with disabilities easier.
83
SDG IMPLEMENTATION SCORE
91
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.
