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    [contact_name] => Sabina
    [contact_surname] => Bechmann Hejlesen
    [contact_email] => sabbh@vejle.dk
    [organisation] => VisitVejle
    [website] => https://www.visitvejle.dk/erhvervsturisme/baeredygtig-turisme/baeredygtighed/baeredygtighed
    [environmental_description] => Vejle is highly ambitious when it comes to climate, and have a climate plan targeting a 70 % Co2 reduction in 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
It is the goal to involve as many stakeholders as possible in order to create the change needed, with the municipality leading the way.

Overall Vejle have been very successfull in engaging stakeholders and are commited to let the residents be part of the solutions.

and as the vision of Vejle municiality states: "we give more than we take"
    [social_description] => Many companies and organisations in Vejle focus on improving the lives of others, from giving shelter, to hiring people in special employments, to entering programs for increased inclusivity.

as the vision from Vejle municipality states: "we are something for each other"
    [supplier_description] => A lot is happening in the context of sustainable events and meetings in Vejle.

An event strategy is in the making, and the partnership between VisitVejle and 11 private partners within meeting and business tourism have created a team to spearhead the sustainability efforts within the partnership. More than ever before are sustainability and increasingly also regeneration at the forefront of what we do.
    [dmo_description] => Vejle have a strong focus and high ambitions when is comes to climate and sustainability programs. The municipality have ambitious goals for CO2 reductions, increased biodiversity and with the project 'Green Destination Vejle' VisitVejle engages and supports the tourism industry in their change for a greener and more sustainable future.
With the project VisitVejle are organising workshops, seminars, 1-1 feedback sessions, creating guides/handbooks for businesses and tourists. We furthermore have an increased focus on sustainability in our communications and marketing, as well as who we collaborate with.

and as the vision of Vejle municiality states: "we shape the future with courage"
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    [high_env_2] => 77
    [high_env_3] => 1130
    [high_soc_1] => 85.63
    [high_soc_2] => 92.15
    [high_soc_3] => 88
    [high_sup_1] => 85
    [high_sup_2] => 100
    [high_sup_3] => 0
    [high_dmo_1] => Sustainability vision and action plan established for tourism,Multi year strategy (+3 years),Aligned to the city's overall development agenda (not just tourism and events),Aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
    [high_dmo_2] => 0
    [high_dmo_3] => None
    [created_at] => 2022-11-09 12:01:56
    [updated_at] => 2023-09-23 12:02:09
    [year] => 2022
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    [Environment] => 83.33
    [Environment_rank] => 9
    [Social] => 73.68
    [Social_rank] => 12
    [Supplier] => 53.25
    [Supplier_rank] => 30
    [DMO] => 39.1
    [DMO_rank] => 42
    [longitude] => 9.53332
    [latitude] => 55.7
    [population] => 120510
    [country] => Denmark
    [region] => Nordic
    [created_at] => 2022-11-09 12:00:25
    [updated_at] => 2023-04-27 12:00:26
)
Vejle 2022 GDS-Index Report
2022 Performance Overview
DMO
Supplier
Social
Environmental
Performance Highlights
Summary
Environmental
Supplier
Social
Vejle have a strong focus and high ambitions when is comes to climate and sustainability programs. The municipality have ambitious goals for CO2 reductions, increased biodiversity and with the project 'Green Destination Vejle' VisitVejle engages and supports the tourism industry in their change for a greener and more sustainable future. With the project VisitVejle are organising workshops, seminars, 1-1 feedback sessions, creating guides/handbooks for businesses and tourists. We furthermore have an increased focus on sustainability in our communications and marketing, as well as who we collaborate with. and as the vision of Vejle municiality states: "we shape the future with courage"
Vejle is highly ambitious when it comes to climate, and have a climate plan targeting a 70 % Co2 reduction in 2030 compared to 1990 levels. It is the goal to involve as many stakeholders as possible in order to create the change needed, with the municipality leading the way. Overall Vejle have been very successfull in engaging stakeholders and are commited to let the residents be part of the solutions. and as the vision of Vejle municiality states: "we give more than we take"
A lot is happening in the context of sustainable events and meetings in Vejle. An event strategy is in the making, and the partnership between VisitVejle and 11 private partners within meeting and business tourism have created a team to spearhead the sustainability efforts within the partnership. More than ever before are sustainability and increasingly also regeneration at the forefront of what we do.
Many companies and organisations in Vejle focus on improving the lives of others, from giving shelter, to hiring people in special employments, to entering programs for increased inclusivity. as the vision from Vejle municipality states: "we are something for each other"
Summary
Vejle have a strong focus and high ambitions when is comes to climate and sustainability programs. The municipality have ambitious goals for CO2 reductions, increased biodiversity and with the project 'Green Destination Vejle' VisitVejle engages and supports the tourism industry in their change for a greener and more sustainable future. With the project VisitVejle are organising workshops, seminars, 1-1 feedback sessions, creating guides/handbooks for businesses and tourists. We furthermore have an increased focus on sustainability in our communications and marketing, as well as who we collaborate with. and as the vision of Vejle municiality states: "we shape the future with courage"
Does VisitVejle have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Vejle have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does VisitVejle report on its sustainability performance?
Environmental
Vejle is highly ambitious when it comes to climate, and have a climate plan targeting a 70 % Co2 reduction in 2030 compared to 1990 levels. It is the goal to involve as many stakeholders as possible in order to create the change needed, with the municipality leading the way. Overall Vejle have been very successfull in engaging stakeholders and are commited to let the residents be part of the solutions. and as the vision of Vejle municiality states: "we give more than we take"
OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLES
OF WASTE RECYCLED
1130 ha
HECTARES OF GREEN AREA PER 100 000 POPULATION
Supplier
A lot is happening in the context of sustainable events and meetings in Vejle. An event strategy is in the making, and the partnership between VisitVejle and 11 private partners within meeting and business tourism have created a team to spearhead the sustainability efforts within the partnership. More than ever before are sustainability and increasingly also regeneration at the forefront of what we do.
OF HOTEL ROOMS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF VENUES SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF PCOS/DMCS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
Social
Many companies and organisations in Vejle focus on improving the lives of others, from giving shelter, to hiring people in special employments, to entering programs for increased inclusivity. as the vision from Vejle municipality states: "we are something for each other"
86
SDG IMPLEMENTATION SCORE
92
SCORE ON SOCIAL PROGRESS INDEX
88
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

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.

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