Event Technology with Documented Environmental Management
BERNHARD-AV regards protecting the environment and contributing to the fight against climate change as its corporate responsibility.
We pursue the goal of continuously improving our environmental performance, relying on resource-efficient, quality-oriented solutions. We have been EMAS-certified since 2015. Since 2018, we have been tracking our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, implementing reduction measures, and documenting the management of remaining emissions based on transparent criteria. In doing so, we support clients and organizers in delivering environmentally conscious events, particularly in the context of Green Meetings and Green Events.
EMAS-Award of Federal Ministry of Environment
Vienna Environmental
Award
EMAS-Award of the the European Commission
Staff-training, energy consumption, waste management, transport logistics or procurement: We pursue a consistent and ambitious program to reduce our environmental footprint and protect our climate and environment.
This commitment has been acknowledged with several awards.
Our Contribution to Reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Since 2016, we source our electricity requirements exclusively from certified renewable energy sources.
- We are gradually transitioning our transport fleet to lower-emission vehicles, with a strong focus on e-mobility.
- Any remaining greenhouse gas emissions from conventional transport and heating are financially offset through humus certificates from the Ökoregion Kaindorf, in Lower Austria. (soil carbon sequestration project). This statement applies to Scope 1 and Scope 2, as well as their respective underlying accounting boundaries; further Scope 3 emissions are not included.
Resource Conservation through Durable Professional Equipment in a Rental Model
Our business model is based on the resource-efficient use of long-lasting event technology with a long lifespan. The foundation for this is selecting high-quality equipment designed for reliability, maintainability, and durability.
For simultaneous interpretation systems, we rely on proven BOSCH technology, which is designed for continuous professional use.
Our projectors, switchers, and HD cameras from Panasonic and Barco are noted for their robustness, long lifespan, serviceability, and energy efficiency.
We also continuously invest in LED lighting wherever it offers a more energy-efficient and durable solution.
Transport Logistics
Our transport logistics are designed to plan trips efficiently and minimize empty runs whenever possible. Our central location in the heart of Vienna ensures short travel distances to the city’s major event venues. Furthermore, it enables us to respond to client requests with efficiency and flexibility. We only make statements regarding potential CO2 savings based on verifiable data and concrete comparative metrics.
Resource Efficiency
We regularly review our internal operations with the goal of reducing energy and resource consumption. In procurement, we take ecological criteria into account and, where available and technically suitable, select products with recognized sustainability or fair-trade standards. We only communicate developments regarding waste volumes and recycling rates if they are reliably documented through internal monitoring or comparable proof.
BERHARD-AV is EMAS-Certified
BERNHARD-AV holds an EMAS certification. We are among the first providers in the conference and congress technology sector to undergo the demanding, European-wide recognized EMAS environmental management system. EMAS is an Eco-Management and Audit Scheme of the European Union and is considered a rigorous standard for corporate environmental management.