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Oslo 2019 GDS-Index Report
Oslo, Norway
2019 Performance Overview
DMO
Supplier
Social
Environmental
Performance Highlights
Summary
Environmental
Supplier
Social
Oslo is full of people and businesses who work towards a healthy environment: From restaurants that serve organic foods to city developers searching for eco-conscious solutions. Together they have turned Oslo into a sustainable destination to be reckoned with. Oslo was named the official European Green Capital in 2019 and will continue to be a cool, green capital in the years to come!
Oslo is located at the head of the Oslo Fjord, surrounded by forested ridges. Strict laws regulate the exploitation of the forests, to the benefit of future generations of Oslo citizens as well as visitors. This unspoilt environment is an important asset for Oslo and the surrounding countryside and also provides recreational opportunities for the city's inhabitants and visitors. Oslo has a compact city centre with an efficient public transport network. There is a common fare system for all local transport within the city borders. The buses are, to an increasing extent, powered by bio-fuel and electricity. City bikes can be found all over town with over 200 bike stands, and there are approximately 5000 charging stations for electric vehicles scattered around Oslo. In the recent two years Oslo has also seen the introduction of electric scooters from a range of suppliers.
Oslo was appointed European Green Capital in 2019 for its long-standing efforts in improving its environmental footprint.
Three major environmental certifications are available for the Norwegian meetings industry: Nordic Swan, Eco-Lighthouse and ISO 14001. 94% of the hotels are eco-certified. Oslo's eco-eating options are varied. The selection of eateries that base their foods on ecological ingredients ranges from some of of the city's most budget friendly cafes to Maaemo, the first and so far only restaurant in Norway to be awarded with three Michelin stars.
Oslo’s reputation as a green city is due to a lot more than its many parks and surrounding forests. Urban planners, politicians and businesses of different kinds all work hard to reduce Oslo’s carbon footprint and ensure a sustainable future for everyone.
Core projects within social sustainability are: car-free urban living, developing green entrepreneurship, promoting green and responsible consumption as well as sustainable city planning.
Summary
Oslo is full of people and businesses who work towards a healthy environment: From restaurants that serve organic foods to city developers searching for eco-conscious solutions. Together they have turned Oslo into a sustainable destination to be reckoned with. Oslo was named the official European Green Capital in 2019 and will continue to be a cool, green capital in the years to come!
Does VisitOSLO / Oslo Convention Bureau have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Oslo have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does VisitOSLO / Oslo Convention Bureau report on its sustainability performance?
Environmental
Oslo is located at the head of the Oslo Fjord, surrounded by forested ridges. Strict laws regulate the exploitation of the forests, to the benefit of future generations of Oslo citizens as well as visitors. This unspoilt environment is an important asset for Oslo and the surrounding countryside and also provides recreational opportunities for the city's inhabitants and visitors. Oslo has a compact city centre with an efficient public transport network. There is a common fare system for all local transport within the city borders. The buses are, to an increasing extent, powered by bio-fuel and electricity. City bikes can be found all over town with over 200 bike stands, and there are approximately 5000 charging stations for electric vehicles scattered around Oslo. In the recent two years Oslo has also seen the introduction of electric scooters from a range of suppliers.
Oslo was appointed European Green Capital in 2019 for its long-standing efforts in improving its environmental footprint.
OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLES
HECTARES OF GREEN AREA PER 100 000 POPULATION
Supplier
Three major environmental certifications are available for the Norwegian meetings industry: Nordic Swan, Eco-Lighthouse and ISO 14001. 94% of the hotels are eco-certified. Oslo's eco-eating options are varied. The selection of eateries that base their foods on ecological ingredients ranges from some of of the city's most budget friendly cafes to Maaemo, the first and so far only restaurant in Norway to be awarded with three Michelin stars.
OF HOTEL ROOMS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF VENUES SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF PCOS/DMCS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
Social
Oslo’s reputation as a green city is due to a lot more than its many parks and surrounding forests. Urban planners, politicians and businesses of different kinds all work hard to reduce Oslo’s carbon footprint and ensure a sustainable future for everyone.
Core projects within social sustainability are: car-free urban living, developing green entrepreneurship, promoting green and responsible consumption as well as sustainable city planning.
81
SDG IMPLEMENTATION SCORE
91
SCORE ON SOCIAL PROGRESS INDEX
84
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.
