When you organize a corporate event, you have a direct impact on the environment around you. Bringing your participants together for an unforgettable experience is essential, but so is preserving biodiversity and reducing our ecological footprint. Organizing an event often involves travel, energy consumption and waste, which is why it's so important to adopt more responsible practices.
That's why, at Slow Village, we offer you dream destinations while minimizing our environmental impact.
Discover how to organize a seminar that's more respectful of nature.
Here are 10 criteria to consider when creating a more sustainable event. Of course, the carbon footprint will vary according to the type of event: team building, corporate seminar, festival, corporate evening, trade fair or congress. Read our articles dedicated to different types of event.
At Slow Village, several of our destinations have been awarded the European Ecolabel.
This guarantees :
Reduced water and electricity consumption
Active customer awareness
The use of ecological cleaning products
Local, seasonal catering
Choose a venue certified by an eco-responsible label, a guarantee of quality andcommitment to the environment. A genuine commitment to more responsible tourism, beneficial to you and your participants.
Organizing an event as close to nature as possible promotes the well-being and concentration of participants. Slow Villages are located in exceptional settings, be they lakeside, at the foot of the ocean, crossed by a river or nestled in the middle of a forest. Not only are Slow Villages committed to sustainable tourism, they also showcase these little corners of nature while specializing in events.
If you want to organize activities such as team-buildingsteam-building ice-breakers or anything else: all these ideas can be realized in the Slow Village.
The objective? Show your participants that it's possible to have fun while discovering environmentally-friendly practices.
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It's important to work with suppliers who share the same environmental values. Whether for catering, music or decoration, give preference to local, committed partners. It's hard to find such providers, which is why Slow Village works in association with partners who meet all your criteria. With several years' experience in these destinations, the Slow Village team has the network and contacts to help you organize your events.
Transport is the main source of carbon footprint in tourism, accounting for 69% of the sector's emissions according to ADEME. It's therefore essential to choose more responsible modes of travel. Choose destinations that are close to home, accessible and with a change of scenery. If you're traveling further afield, opt for the train, bus or carpool.
All Slow Villages are nestled in picturesque natural settings, for a real break from everyday life. Their accessibility by public transport (bus or train station nearby) is always specified on our website. We try to promote our event as a means of encouraging greener tourism, and this includes the organizer of the event and the place it occupies in this eco-responsible approach.
Choosing fresh, local and seasonal produce supports short supply chains and reduces our carbon footprint. At Slow Village, our dishes are concocted with ingredients sourced from local producers, for tasty, environmentally-friendly cuisine.
Changing habits requires support. That's why we provide an eco-gesture charter in our villages, and promote the development of concrete actions to encourage sustainable practices. This enables your employees to adopt a new habit when they return to work. And who knows, it might even inspire you!
If your event lasts several days, the choice of accommodation is crucial. It's best to choose environmentally-friendly accommodation. Opt for demountable facilities that leave no trace of their passage. What's more, with an eco-labeled hotel group,water and electricity consumptionis reduced, and the materials used are harmless to the planet and our health.
At Slow Village, you can choose from cottages, fisherman's cabins, lodges and a variety of wilderness accommodations. These unique accommodations are designed to provide you with a unique experience, in complete simplicity.
Sleep in the heart of nature in these unusual accommodations, combining comfort and respect for the environment.
Communicating about your environmental actions enhances the value of your company and encourages other organizations to follow your example. Slow Village offers inspiring locations to anchor your commitment in your communication strategy.
Any event is a unique experience. Our aim is to provide your staff and customers with a setting that respects your principles while being in harmony with nature.
With Slow Village, you can do just that.
Why choose Slow Village over other web hosts?
Simply because Slow Village offers not only anall-inclusive experience, but also an immersion in the heart of nature, a strong environmental commitment and an authenticity you won't find anywhere else!
You can discover our offers for your events on the Slow Village website. Slow Village. The top destinations for large-scale events are Saint-Martin-de-Ré and Biscarrosse Lac.
For more intimate events, you can also organize your get-togethers in the Slow Villages ofAnduzein Marennes-Oléron and Pornic.
Slow Village invites you to introduce your employees to extraordinary destinations that combine a change of scenery with environmental awareness.
Discover France's green destinations with Slow Village.
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Want to strengthen your team's cohesion while creating lasting memories? At Slow Village, we'll work with you to design a team-building event tailored to your budget and the size of your group.
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To organize a successful corporate seminar, it's essential to take into account certain criteria that will guarantee an unforgettable event while strengthening team cohesion. Discover our locations close to nature, perfect for inspiring and energizing your employees.
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