Building on the successes and lessons of previous years, the DrupalCon Europe organizers are committed to making the event more sustainable and impactful. Their goal is to drive sustainability efforts while creating lasting positive change for the community.
“Sustainable tourism should not be considered a special form of tourism, rather all forms of tourism should strive to become more sustainable.” OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development).
We are dedicated to reducing our event's carbon footprint by minimizing food waste and offering catering options that prioritize vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and locally sourced ingredients.
To cut down on waste, we aim to digitize materials wherever possible and use only essential printed items made from high-quality, recyclable materials. We also work with local suppliers to further reduce environmental impact.
To guide future decisions and improve sustainability, we calculate the conference's carbon footprint. These measurements help us identify areas for improvement and set benchmarks for future events.
In 2025, DrupalCon Europe will be hosted at the Austria Center Vienna, a venue known for its environmental and social responsibility. The center promotes sustainable practices such as regionally sourced catering, energy efficiency, diversity, employee satisfaction, and support for eco-friendly travel options.
Making a difference requires collective effort. That’s why we actively engage attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors in sustainability initiatives. We focus on educating and motivating our community to embrace more sustainable practices.
At DrupalCon Barcelona 2024, Halvar earned first place in the Sponsor Contest for their impressive dedication to sustainable practices. They excelled across all judging areas, with notable actions in low-impact travel, eco-friendly booth construction, and thoughtfully picked giveaways. By prioritizing train travel, reusing event materials, and offering items like Fairphone Fairbuds XL and erasable Bambook notebooks, Halvar raised the bar for sustainable efforts in tech events, embodying a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.
