Sustainability

AKKC is certified according to DNV’s Sustainable Development Goals certification and ISO 20121.

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55% waste gone to recycling

Together with Restaurant AKKC by MEST, we sort our waste into 21 divisions, and in 2023 our recycling rate was 55%.

28% CO2 reduction

From 2019 to 2023, we have reduced our total CO2 emissions by 28%.

We score 85.5 in our GAIS measurements

At AKKC, we conduct two annual employee satisfaction surveys, and the average score in 2023 was 85.5, well above the national average of 72.

100% LED lighting by 2025

We are continuously working to replace all our lighting with LED, and by early 2024, we have replaced approximately 50%.

Internationally certified according to ISO 20121

In the fall of 2017, AKKC was certified according to the international standard ISO 20121 for sustainable events – as the first event venue in Denmark.

ISO 20121 originates from and is developed from the former British standard BS 8901, which is aimed at sustainability work in the event industry. The certification means that we are committed to systematizing our approach to sustainability and ensuring continuous improvement of our sustainability performance.

Simultaneously we commit to annual reviews of our system by an independent, objective third party to ensure that we continue to meet the requirements of the ISO 20121 standard for management systems for sustainable events.

We chose to become certified for several reasons. Firstly, we wanted to ensure that sustainable considerations were integrated as a natural part of our daily work.

We also wanted it to be value-creating work, which of course requires critical reflection on existing processes and the sustainable initiatives we implement. A system you naturally get with a certified management system.

We also want to ensure that our customers and guests can put on events with us and visit us with a clear conscience. Additionally, we see it as an essential part of being able to exist as a business because it is so important today to take responsibility and participate in sustainable work.

Being certified according to ISO 20121 has truly kickstarted AKKC’s responsible profile, and we continue to work hard towards making a difference for Aalborg, Denmark, and the Nordic countries.

Read more about our sustainability policy here.

Certified work with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

As part of becoming even more focused on sustainability at AKKC, the house has chosen to build on the existing certified sustainability work through DNV’s Sustainable Development Goals certification.

This decision means that since August 2020 AKKC have been able to call itself the first event venue in Denmark certified for the Sustainable Development Goals since.

The certification involves selecting specific goals and sub-goals that AKKC will contribute to. Here, AKKC has chosen to work specifically with:

  • Good Health and Well-being (Goal 3)
  • Affordable and Clean Energy (Goal 7)
  • Responsible Consumption and Production (Goal 12)
  • Climate Action (Goal 13)
  • Partnerships (Goal 17)

An entire sustainability department

At AKKC, we work so focused on sustainability that we have an entire sustainability department with five dedicated employees, and in 2023, AKKC won the award called “Årets Bæredygtighedspris” (Sustainability Award of the Year) at the Aalborg Awards for our extensive work whithin the area.

5 tips for a more sustainable visit

Choose vegetarian catering

For example, if you choose a vegetarian main course, you save the environment 80.3% CO2e compared to a similar dish with beef.

*CO2e calculations are made using the Green Producers Tool

Opt for digital marketing solutions

At AKKC, you have plenty of opportunities to use digital solutions instead of, for example, banners. A PVC banner of 3 m² emits 6.9 kg CO2e, whereas a marketing screen that is on for 10 hours emits 0.6 kg CO2.

*CO2e calculations are made using the Green Producers Tool

Use public transportation

Reduce CO2 emissions from your transportation by taking the train or other public transportations to AKKC. Aalborg station is only a 5-minute walk from AKKC. If you arrive by car, we recommend utilizing all the car seats.

Choose the right accommodation

When choosing accommodation in Aalborg, there are several parameters to consider if you want to take responsibility. We recommend, among other things, choosing an accommodation with a collective agreement and an eco-label. You can find environmentally certified hotels in Aalborg here: Accommodation | Enjoy Nordjylland

Use our waste sorting

We are working to reduce the amount of residual waste. Help us by sorting correctly and reducing the amount of materials and merchandise you bring to your event.

Netværk for Bæredygtig Erhvervsudvikling NordDanmark

In 2022, Denmark’s largest sustainable network, Netværk for Bæredygtig Erhvervsudvikling NordDanmark/Network for Sustainable Business Development North Denmark (NBE), moved under AKKC’s wings.

NBE is a strong and visionary network in North Jutland with nearly 150 companies, municipalities, Aalborg University, and institutions.

NBE has an ambition to put North Jutland at the forefront of the green transition. The network strengthens the competitiveness of North Jutland companies by uniting the private business sector, knowledge institutions, and the public sector. Through cross-sector partnerships, they tackle tasks on the climate and sustainability agenda.

All types of companies that want to work with the green transition can join the network and get inspiration on how working with sustainability can lead to economic, social and environmental benefits.

The network is operated by AKKC under the sustainability department.

Read more about NBE

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