Why and how to organize an eco-friendly seminar?

Do you want to bring your teams together outside your premises without having a negative impact on the environment?
The eco-responsible seminar is THE solution. Choosing to build an eco-responsible event for your employees also allows you to reflect your company's values and bring more credibility to your CSR actions.
Discover why, and especially how, to give an eco-responsible dimension to your next seminar.

An "eco-responsible" seminar?

The future of our beautiful planet is at the center of everyone's concerns. By creating a corporate event that is part of your CSR approach, you affirm your interest in environmental issues, but not only.
Of course, a Green Meeting is designed to minimize the ecological impact it generates. Each decision concerning the place, the mode of transport or the restoration, is wisely studied, the project having to answer the constraints related to the sustainable development.
But beyond this issue, organizing a "green" seminar also means raising your teams' awareness of this environmental cause. For some of your employees, this approach may seem obvious, as they are already green citizens themselves. On the other hand, for others, this awareness of ecological issues can be revealing.

What is the interest of a green meeting for your company?

If you think that organizing an eco-friendly seminar is just another constraint to overcome, you are mistaken! Your company can benefit from many advantages by integrating ecological values, especially during this type of event.

It's good for the planet

That's the point, isn't it? Climate change and ecology concern all spheres of society, including the younger generations. The entrepreneurial environment is not exempt and must free itself from this constraint and turn it into a strength. An ecological seminar can be the first step in a process of evolution leading the company towards an innovative economic and social model.

It's good for your teams and good for your business

Numerous studies prove it. Working in a place that promotes sustainability is energizing and unifying :
 • employees who enjoy an environmentally responsible workplace are more focused, sleep better and are sick less often;
 • their productivity is improved by increased energy and attention;
 • during a green team building, your employees share unique moments, increasing their cohesion and commitment to your company;
 • you attract young talents who are looking for more than just a job, but a company that shares their values of respect for nature.

Our advice for a successful eco-responsible seminar 

What if you opted for a 100% eco-responsible seminar? Discover our advice to make your seminar a success by engaging your employees in an environmentally responsible approach.

Choose an eco-friendly seminar venue

The selection of the place that hosts your seminar is very important. It is essential to choose a sustainable tourism structure that, like you, is concerned about environmental issues. An accommodation with the HQE (High Environmental Quality), Ecolabel or Green Key label, guarantees you a sustainable and responsible choice. 
What if you spent a night under the stars? Immersed in nature, you can make your seminar a unique and unforgettable experience for your employees by installing accommodation Tipis in a friendly, chic and natural setting. The company Faguo trusted us to organize a seminar in the middle of nature in the Breton forest of Erdeven. We installed a reception tepee in which the company party was held, as well as several accommodation tepees in which we placed cots and pallet furniture. Of course, for more comfort, it is also possible to equip them with real mattresses.

You can also opt for a range of eco-friendly materials such as our natural woven floor. This is a woven mat floor, which is reusable and therefore an ecological alternative to disposable carpeting. Perfect to give a warm atmosphere to your event.

Opt for low-carbon transportation

By choosing a place to stay that is not too far from your company, you not only simplify your organization, but above all, you limit your carbon footprint while making significant savings.
Encourage your employees to take public transportation or to carpool. Or even better, charter a bus! Informal discussions create a bond; the spirit of cohesion is already forming...

Choose a responsible restaurant

For these moments of sharing, give preference to cooking with local and seasonal products. In doing so, you will be treating your guests and contributing to the economic activity of regional artisans and producers, while limiting greenhouse gas emissions. Eating local is eating sustainable!

Team building activities vertes 

The activities that punctuate your seminar must also be in line with your objective: to help you transmit the values of your company through an eco-responsible approach. Between a hike in the middle of nature, a tree climbing session or the organization of a challenge between teams like Fort Boyard, there is no lack of ideas. Here are a few more ways to encourage your employees to follow your lead:
 • An engaging and nature-friendly activity: a creative workshop using recycled waste or the creation of an educational beehive,
 • An educational activity: visit a nature reserve or attend a conference,
 • A gardening activity: planting trees or making a garden for the office,
 • Objective zero waste and selective sorting: the collection of waste on a beach or simply to make clean place on the place of accommodation.

If you are also ready to take this small step towards an ecological transition, don't hesitate. Make your next event an eco-friendly seminar. It can only contribute to the hummingbird effect. By using an event organizer, you save precious time, but above all, you ensure the success of your "green event". Contact us to learn more about our services and solutions ! Your dedicated consultant will work with you to ensure the success of your eco-friendly seminar, regardless of the location. Let's build your ideal event together.