Palais des Congrès de Paris is fully committed to a more environmentally-friendly, inclusive and value-creating event industry for all its stakeholders: customers, partners and local players.
Better for the Environment
Breeam in-use certification
- A sustainability rating scheme to measure the environmental impact of buildings. Site rated excellent under the BREEAM In-Use sustainability performance rating,
- ISO 20121 certification renewed.
A waste treatment policy
- An on-site waste sorting centre to maximise waste recovery (bulky objects, carpeting, wood, cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, wooden pallets, cigarette butts) with an average recovery rate of 56%,
- Water provided in recyclable glass bottles (zero plastic),
- Collection and sorting of biowaste,
- Collection of cigarette butts,
- Recycling bins for visitors,
- All washroom products have been awarded the EU Ecolabel,
- A green signage package featuring PVC-free materials (range of green label products),
- Installation of water fountains in washrooms.
A fully accessible site
- 100% accessibility for individuals with reduced mobility.
Reduced consumption
- No heating / air conditioning during setup and breakdown periods,
- Progressive changeover to energy-saving LED lights,
- Washroom taps fitted with aerators,
- Taps fitted with infrared sensors.
A commitment to biodiversity
- Installation of rooftop beehives,
- In compliance with our biodiversity charter, customised management of green spaces, a wider variety of habitats, eco awareness-raising and zero pesticides,
- Planted terraces,
- Installation of insect hotels.
Viparis's new outsourced logistics solution : streamlined deliveries ans sustainable transport
- Lower CO2 emissions, especially from delivery vehicles,
- Charging lockers for on-site storage and recharging of power tools,
- Waste management of empty packaging,
- By centralising deliveries to an off-site storage facility and using a third-party transport and freight handling provider, Viparis is optimising the delivery process for organisers and exhibitors at the Palais des Congrès de Paris.
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