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Interlaken 2021 GDS-Index Report
Interlaken, Switzerland
2021 Performance Overview
DMO
Supplier
Social
Environmental
Performance Highlights
Summary
Environmental
Supplier
Social
Climate-neutral excursion activities, hotels with sustainability certification, short distances and a highly efficient public transport network: Destination Interlaken offers the perfect framework for holding sustainable events.
In 2003, the municipality of Interlaken was the first municipality in the Bernese Oberland to be awarded the Energy City label. As a globally known tourist destination, it takes on a responsible pioneering role in local energy policy.
Hotels are equiped with the GreenSign Level or swisstainabillity label, All guest receive a free public transportation card for the destination with their overnight stay and the congress centre is our biggest partner for the GDSI programm. Sustainabillity cannot be achieved overnight, but we are 100% committed.
The Interlaken region offers all kinds of climate-friendly activities with e-bikes, solar ships, Segways or with stand-up paddle tours and walking tours. For all the experiences offered, it is important that they bring economic benefits as well as being environmentally friendly and socially acceptable. A supporting program for a conference or seminar can be planned with a clear conscience - thanks to the first-class public transport and the numerous mountain railways and providers in the Interlaken holiday region, even without a car.
Summary
Climate-neutral excursion activities, hotels with sustainability certification, short distances and a highly efficient public transport network: Destination Interlaken offers the perfect framework for holding sustainable events.
Does Interlaken Congress & Events AG have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Interlaken have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does Interlaken Congress & Events AG report on its sustainability performance?
Environmental
In 2003, the municipality of Interlaken was the first municipality in the Bernese Oberland to be awarded the Energy City label. As a globally known tourist destination, it takes on a responsible pioneering role in local energy policy.
OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLES
HECTARES OF GREEN AREA PER 100 000 POPULATION
Supplier
Hotels are equiped with the GreenSign Level or swisstainabillity label, All guest receive a free public transportation card for the destination with their overnight stay and the congress centre is our biggest partner for the GDSI programm. Sustainabillity cannot be achieved overnight, but we are 100% committed.
OF HOTEL ROOMS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF VENUES SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF PCOS/DMCS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
Social
The Interlaken region offers all kinds of climate-friendly activities with e-bikes, solar ships, Segways or with stand-up paddle tours and walking tours. For all the experiences offered, it is important that they bring economic benefits as well as being environmentally friendly and socially acceptable. A supporting program for a conference or seminar can be planned with a clear conscience - thanks to the first-class public transport and the numerous mountain railways and providers in the Interlaken holiday region, even without a car.
80
SDG IMPLEMENTATION SCORE
91
SCORE ON SOCIAL PROGRESS INDEX
85
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.
