At VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s an integral part of our corporate strategy. As a forward-thinking event venue in Vienna, we are committed to implementing concrete measures that make green meetings and sustainable events a real experience.
Guided by Susanne Zehntner, Head of Sustainability, VIECON is on a mission to embed sustainability across all business processes – environmentally, socially, and economically. We act as catalysts for change, connect internal departments, and collaborate with clients to bring sustainable event concepts to life.
Every department at VIECON – from governance and HR to waste separation and energy efficiency – operates with a sustainability mindset. The biggest challenge is balancing environmental responsibility, social impact, and economic performance. But we also see this as a major opportunity: through streamlined workflows and cross-team collaboration, we implement sustainable actions quickly and effectively.
We proudly hold two certifications from the Austrian Ecolabel – one for tourism businesses and one for green meetings. These distinctions underscore our commitment at every level and help us continuously develop and improve our sustainability practices. They also enable our clients to certify their events as official Green Meetings – offering a clear competitive advantage.
Our sustainability strategy includes both impactful small-scale initiatives and large infrastructure investments:
All of these projects are part of our holistic approach that equally values environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
VIECON is among the first international convention centers to offer dedicated consulting for sustainable event planning. Our clients benefit from our extensive experience and receive hands-on recommendations to make their events more environmentally friendly.
We share proven practices that are especially effective – helping our partners save time and resources while improving their environmental footprint.
As part of the City of Vienna, we actively support the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2040. For us, sustainability is not a nice-to-have – it’s a vital element in creating long-term value for our clients, partners, and the planet.
Even in an increasingly digital world, face-to-face interaction at congresses, trade shows, and events remains essential. That makes it all the more important to organize these gatherings as sustainably as possible. At VIECON, we are proud to lead the way.