The GDS-Index is a destination-level programme that measures, benchmarks, and improves the sustainability strategy and performance of tourism and events destinations.
The GDS-Index is aligned with international standards; UN SDGs, GSTC Destination Criteria, UNWTO.
Click here to read more about the benchmarking methodology including data collection and verification, the four benchmarking categories, governance and criteria development and performance scoring methods.
This page highlights each destinations sustainability journey and will showcase their journey.
Performance Overview
Here is the total score and the score for the four categories for this destination.
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Environmental
Social
Supplier
Destination Management Organisation
Environmental
Includes a city's performance pertaining to its policies and infrastructure, such as climate change commitment, carbon emissions, renewable energies, resource and water management, public transport, and air pollution levels.
Social
Indicates the performance of the city against indicators of SDG integration, Corruption, Personal Safety, Access to Information and Communications, Health and Wellness, and Inclusivity, using external sources such as the Social Progress Imperative Index, and Corruption Perceptions Index.
Supplier
Addresses the sustainability commitment and performance of the local meetings' industry supply chain, including airports, events agencies, hotels, venues, and restaurants.
Destination Management Organisation
Indicates the sustainability commitment, including questions pertaining to maturity of a destination's sustainability and regeneration strategy, leadership, communication of sustainability initiatives (to support client planners), and the accuracy of their reporting on sustainability operations.
Sustainability Journey
Summary
Environmental
Supplier
Social
Amsterdam is renowned for its commitment to sustainability. It is the first city in the world to adopt the doughnut economic model, which means basic needs are met for a good standard of living, while respecting the limits of the planet. The City of Amsterdam is aiming to become a completely emission-free city by 2030 with the goal of becoming fully circular by 2050.
Does amsterdam&partners have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Amsterdam have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does amsterdam&partners report on its sustainability performance?
The city topped the Schroders European Sustainable Cities Index 2021, which found Amsterdam’s environmental policies are the best in Europe, and in the same year Time Out ranked the city the second-best in the world thanks to its green credentials.
60%
OF ELECTRICITY
FROM RENEWABLES
60%
THE CITY’S
2030 CARBON
REDUCTION TARGET
1409 ha
HECTARES OF GREEN
AREA PER 100 000
POPULATION
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s leading destinations for sustainable meetings. Topping global sustainability rankings, Amsterdam is where events are able to carry out innovative sustainability goals with success and provide added value that impact both people and planet. The city provides some of the world's most eco-friendly transportation, and offers and extensive range of climate friendly leasure activities. Moreover, our venues and hotels work with cutting-edge sustainability solutions to ensure they can host events in the most planet friendly way possible.
60%
OF HOTEL ROOMS
SUSTAINABILITY
CERTIFIED
100%
OF VENUES
SUSTAINABILITY
CERTIFIED
50%
OF PCOS/DMCS
SUSTAINABILITY
CERTIFIED
Poverty alleviation and debt counselling are used to increase opportunities for all residents. The city wishes to promote equal opportunities and offers support to those who need it. People who struggle to make ends meet, are supported generously with social provisions. Amsterdam has introduced new ways of helping people find employment, and provides care for those who need it most. Most importantly, Amsterdam has implemented policies to promote and support educational opportunities for all.
