Sustainability at Hofburg Vienna
As the holder of two Austrian Ecolabels, HOFBURG Vienna stands for sustainability at the highest level.
Officially awarded the Austrian Ecolabel for Conference & Event Venues (UZ 200) and licensed provider for Green Meetings & Green Events (UZ 62), we support our clients in planning resource-efficient events in the heart of Vienna.
Your Advantage: Green Meeting at HOFBURG Vienna
Many criteria of the Austrian Ecolabel are already fulfilled at HOFBURG Vienna – saving you time and effort in certifying your event. A Green certification strengthens the trust of guests, partners and sponsors, and sends a clear signal: enhanced reputation among attendees, clients and the public.
Energy & Climate
- 100 % renewable energy
- Energy-efficient LED lighting
- 95 % natural daylight
- CO2 monitoring for climate efficiency
Location
- Central location,excellently accessible
- Individually air-conditioned rooms
Accommodation & Mobility
- 10,000+ hotel beds within walking distance
- Promotion of eco-friendly travel
Procurement & Waste
- Active waste separation throughout the building
- Maintenance & repair instead of replacement
Catering
- 2 catering partners with Ecolabel certification
- Organic, seasonal & regional products
- Reusable tableware
Communication
- Transparent information for all stakeholders
- Sustainability reports on request
Your Event, Certified as a Green Meeting
- Check Eligibility - Together, we determine whether your event meets the criteria required for certification.
- Certification Process - As an official licence holder of the Austrian Ecolabel for Green Meetings & Green Events, we manage the entire certification process on your behalf.
- Start Communicating - Already during the planning phase, you can communicate: "This event is being planned in accordance with the criteria of the Austrian Ecolabel."
- Implement & Document Criteria - We support you throughout the implementation and documentation of all mandatory and optional certification criteria.
- Official Certification - Once all criteria are met, your event may officially be promoted as a "Green Meeting" or "Green Event" under the Austrian Ecolabel.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Environmental and climate protection are fundamental to safeguarding the quality of life for current and future generations. Our Green Policy is guided by the principle of "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" – a philosophy we put into practice every day in a venue with more than 700 years of history.