Sustainability

Beurs van Berlage is the central meeting place within a historic monument in the heart of Amsterdam. We are committed to leading the way in sustainability within the events industry. Our sustainability strategy focuses on minimizing our environmental impact while maximizing our social and economic contributions. By collaborating with conference organizers and other partners, we create events that are not only valuable for participants but also leave a positive and lasting impact on the world.

At Beurs van Berlage, we aim to prevent food waste as much as possible, even during large events. We prepare smaller batches and serve “on demand” to reduce waste. By closely monitoring guest numbers and preferences in advance, we can deliver the right offerings in suitable quantities. Seasonal ingredients are used, and surplus food is processed sustainably.

One of our key sustainability projects is our sustainable drinking water initiative. To reduce the environmental impact of events, we have replaced bottled water with locally filtered tap water through stylish ‘Join the Pipe’ water stations located throughout the building. This reduces plastic waste and transport emissions, contributing to our commitment to eco-friendly events.

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly urgent priority for organizations worldwide. At Beurs van Berlage, it is more than a necessity—it is a genuine commitment.

We spoke with Marketing Director Willemijn de Vet about her mission for sustainability and the path toward a climate-neutral Beurs van Berlage by 2050.