An event certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel meets ambitious environmental requirements and has taken a holistic approach to its environmental work. The event is reducing its consumption and optimizing its operations, as well as engaging their suppliers in environmental work.
The product group includes cultural events, such as concerts and theatre performances, exhibitions and festivals, corporate meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences – as well as trade fairs and conferences. In addition, political events such as debates are included – as well as sports events and tournaments.
Environmental requirements
The requirements include, amongst other:
- Limiting energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by implementing energy-efficient measures
- Use of electricity and biofuel instead of fossil fuels
- Reduction of climate impact from transportation
- Use of cups with reduced environmental impact – and other disposable items meet strict requirements
- Serving food with a reduced environmental footprint, including a variety of organic and vegetarian options
- Reduction of consumption in general and stimulating reuse of decorations
- Limitation of harmful and unwanted chemicals in general cleaning and dishwashing by using ecolabelled cleaning products
- Involvement of staff and suppliers in the environmental work
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What does it cost?
When you apply for the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, you must pay a fee. Additionally, when you have a certification, you must pay an annual licence fee based on the turnover of the certified product or service.
Please visit our Nordic website to see the specific fees. You will find them at the bottom of the page for the relevant product group under the fees» tab. You can find all product groups here.
How to apply
4 steps on how to get a Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification.
The application is to be submitted in the Nordic Ecolabelling Portal.
Want to know more about environmental certification with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel?
Contact us and we will help you: bb@svanemerket.no
Please state which product you are considering eco-labeling with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel.
