Good reasons to hold a sustainable event:
Reduces costs and saves time
Reduces energy, water and paper consumption which, associated with the use of electronic documentation, avoids the costs and time associated with purchasing, printing and distributing printed material.
Minimizes negative impacts
The events industry has major environmental, social and economic impacts.
Sustainability must become a condition when planning an event.
Saves resources and reduces waste
It optimizes energy and water consumption, eliminates or reduces the amount of disposable items and waste production, saves resources, reduces atmospheric emissions and reduces waste in landfills.
Promotes the local economy
It adds value to the local economy and is a great opportunity to showcase our region’s products. Choosing seasonal products from local suppliers helps to promote the economic and social development of the community.
Promotes environmental responsibility
A sustainable event reflects your organization’s values. It demonstrates that you know and want to minimize the environmental impacts of your activity and are willing to take action in line with the growing demand for sustainable options.
Promotes social responsibility
You can play a role in society by taking an active part in causes to which you can contribute. For example, by donating valid, unused surplus food.
Why hold an event at NEYA Hotels?
Concept of Sustainability
NEYA Hotels was a pioneer in adopting a sustainable concept for its hotel project in 2011. From its desire to make a difference in responsible tourism, two units emerged with sustainability as a fundamental pillar of their business model.
QAS and Social Policy
The Quality, Environment, Safety and Social Responsibility Policy, which guides the principles of sustainability, has obtained Integrated Management Systems Certification in accordance with the Quality (ISO 9001), Environment (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001) standards.
Sustainable Planning
In-house support for sustainability measures for the Event, accompanied by a Quality, Environment and Safety Technician: Presentation of the Sustainability Concept; Distribution of a Good Practices Brochure; Employees trained in Sustainability.
Partnerships
Member of the GRACE Association (Grupo de Reflexão e Apoio à Cidadania Empresarial), which is dedicated to promoting Corporate Social Responsibility.
Partner of Plantar Uma Árvore – Associação, which promotes the preservation of forest heritage through sustainable reforestation.
SDGS
By selecting NEYA Hotels you ensure that you are aligning the planning of your events with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These include Poverty Eradication, Renewable and Affordable Energy or Climate Action.
Awards and Certificates
NEYA Hotels has been distinguished with national and international environmental and social responsibility certifications and awards: Green Key, We Care and We Share, Energy Globe Award, Green Projects Awards, Portugal Bike Friendly, among others.
Environmental footprint
NEYA can liaise with a company to calculate the carbon emissions associated with energy, waste and mobility management, as well as implementing energy efficiency measures to reduce carbon emissions.
Waste Management
Proper management of natural resources and waste such as MSW, paper, glass, packaging, toners, batteries, corks, medicines, cooking oil and organic waste.
Low Carbon Menus
The menus are made with quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients, preferably from local suppliers and certified (e.g. HACCP) to ensure a low-carbon diet.
Food restrictions
The menus offer options for people with special dietary requirements: vegetarian, vegan, halal, lactose or gluten intolerance, among others.
Low Impact Mobility
It has a good public transport network and provides comprehensive information about it.
It has free parking for bicycles and electric vehicles. Promotes car sharing and sustainable mobility.
Social responsibility
Through NEYA Hotels, companies support institutions on an ongoing basis and not just as a token. For example, by donating valid, unused food surpluses.
Concept
The plantations are carried out by NEYA Hotels and its partner Plantar Uma Árvore – Associação, as part of volunteer initiatives open to the community and ecological recovery plans, with the aim of restoring the native forest and sustaining the biodiversity of native plant species.
How does it work?
1. 5% of the value of the Eco Meeting goes to the “Plant a Tree” initiative.
2. The trees will be planted during the planting season the following year.
3. The company can be represented at the planting kick-off initiative.
4. A report and photographic report of the initiative and carbon sequestration potential will be sent.
We act in the knowledge that a positive individual ecological attitude is the essence of global change.
(Plant a Tree Association)
