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Bordeaux 2020 GDS-Index Report
Bordeaux, France
Contact: Julie Benisty Oviedo
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2020 Performance Overview
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Summary
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Between vineyard and ocean, Bordeaux is the gateway to the South West and the epitome of the sweetness of life. A jewel of 18th century architecture, the city has reinvented itself in recent years to become a destination of choice for professional events. Wine, cannelés, oysters... Our specialties make Bordeaux a true symbol of the French way of life. Voted the number 1 BEST OF city by Lonely Planet in 2017, Bordeaux is also the breeding ground for a trendy alternative culture that jostles the "Port of the Moon". For many years, we have been committed to sustainable tourism, as part of our constant concern for our quality of welcome and for the sustainable development of our territory. The numerous titles held by the Tourist and Convention Office, as well as the organization and the hosting of major events related to sustainable development confirm the destination’s dynamism.
Bordeaux is participating in a pilot project with 8 other French destinations to get the ISO20121 certification “International Responsible Destination”. Bordeaux is therefore boosting its environmental objectives, wishing to become one of the first positive energy metropole by 2050. The protection of the 50% of natural areas that the territory includes and the strengthening of a sustainable solidarity and shared well-being are also main orientations. For tourism, it implies in particular the support of soft mobility, through the public transport network which irrigates all the centres of interest (93% of the high capacity hotels are within 30mins of a congress centre by public transport), and the use of the bicycle, particularly suitable for discovering the metropole (1,125km/700 miles of bike path and 2,000 self-service bicycles).
We want to lead eco-responsible transitions in our territory, inspiring all the other local players – already active in this field. All of the Bordeaux Congress and Exhibition facilities (CEB) have ISO 14001 sustainable certification. They offer carbon footprint audits and counts with the largest solar power plant in an urban area in France (20 hectares). Many actors of the MICE industry are also eco-labelled, hotels, restaurants and caterers, stand designers and event agencies. 65% of the vineyards, which counts with many venues, was already certified in an environmental approach in 2019.
Bordeaux is an epicentre of the French “art de vivre”. Capital city of the largest French region, it is an attractive metropole with a high quality of life. We have managed, for several consecutive years, to rank first as the favorite city for working in for the French. As part of the ISO20121 pilot certification, we want to ensure that tourism is a driver of inclusion through professional training and social projects with disadvantaged groups. Bordeaux Tourist and Convention Office already holds several titles that certify our long commitment for social sustainability and inclusion, including ‘Quality tourism’, ‘Tourism and disability’, ‘Destination for all’.
Summary
Between vineyard and ocean, Bordeaux is the gateway to the South West and the epitome of the sweetness of life. A jewel of 18th century architecture, the city has reinvented itself in recent years to become a destination of choice for professional events. Wine, cannelés, oysters... Our specialties make Bordeaux a true symbol of the French way of life. Voted the number 1 BEST OF city by Lonely Planet in 2017, Bordeaux is also the breeding ground for a trendy alternative culture that jostles the "Port of the Moon". For many years, we have been committed to sustainable tourism, as part of our constant concern for our quality of welcome and for the sustainable development of our territory. The numerous titles held by the Tourist and Convention Office, as well as the organization and the hosting of major events related to sustainable development confirm the destination’s dynamism.
Does Bordeaux Tourism & Convention have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Bordeaux have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does Bordeaux Tourism & Convention report on its sustainability performance?
Environmental
Bordeaux is participating in a pilot project with 8 other French destinations to get the ISO20121 certification “International Responsible Destination”. Bordeaux is therefore boosting its environmental objectives, wishing to become one of the first positive energy metropole by 2050. The protection of the 50% of natural areas that the territory includes and the strengthening of a sustainable solidarity and shared well-being are also main orientations. For tourism, it implies in particular the support of soft mobility, through the public transport network which irrigates all the centres of interest (93% of the high capacity hotels are within 30mins of a congress centre by public transport), and the use of the bicycle, particularly suitable for discovering the metropole (1,125km/700 miles of bike path and 2,000 self-service bicycles).
OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLES
OF WASTE RECYCLED
3870 ha
HECTARES OF GREEN AREA PER 100 000 POPULATION
Supplier
We want to lead eco-responsible transitions in our territory, inspiring all the other local players – already active in this field. All of the Bordeaux Congress and Exhibition facilities (CEB) have ISO 14001 sustainable certification. They offer carbon footprint audits and counts with the largest solar power plant in an urban area in France (20 hectares). Many actors of the MICE industry are also eco-labelled, hotels, restaurants and caterers, stand designers and event agencies. 65% of the vineyards, which counts with many venues, was already certified in an environmental approach in 2019.
OF SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED HOTELS
OF SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED VENUES
OF SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED PCOS/DMCS
Social
Bordeaux is an epicentre of the French “art de vivre”. Capital city of the largest French region, it is an attractive metropole with a high quality of life. We have managed, for several consecutive years, to rank first as the favorite city for working in for the French. As part of the ISO20121 pilot certification, we want to ensure that tourism is a driver of inclusion through professional training and social projects with disadvantaged groups. Bordeaux Tourist and Convention Office already holds several titles that certify our long commitment for social sustainability and inclusion, including ‘Quality tourism’, ‘Tourism and disability’, ‘Destination for all’.
81
SDG IMPLEMENTATION SCORE
88
SCORE ON SOCIAL PROGRESS INDEX
69
SCORE ON CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX
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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

The GDS-Index uses 69 indicators that evaluate destinations sustainability performance across four key areas. If you are interested, you can read our benchmarking methodology in detail here.

City Environmental
Performance

Climate, Energy and Emissions

Resources

Air Quality

Water

Transportation

Green Areas

Water

City Social
Performance

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Social Progress

Corruption

Personal Safety

Access to Information

Health and Wellness

Inclusiveness

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Performance

Hotels

Airport

Agencies (PCOs & DMCs)

Restaurants

Venues

Academia

Destination
Management
Performance

Destination Strategy

Policy and Certification

Governance

Capacity Building

Measurement and Reports

Marketing and Comms

Client Support

Accessibility

Generating Impact

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 European Cities Marketing. Gubi Consulting and Guy Bigwood is responsible for the management of the Secretariat.

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