{"id":171,"date":"2021-07-11T12:41:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-11T12:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.bernhard-av.com\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2026-09-25T19:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T19:55:30","slug":"umwelt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/en\/umwelt\/","title":{"rendered":"Umwelt"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:50px; background-color:#f6f6f6;\"><\/div>\n\n\n<header id=\"\" class=\"container container-hs page-header bg--light-grey\">\n\n  \n  <h1 class=\"page-header__heading\">Event Technology with Documented Environmental Management<\/h1>\n  <h3 class=\"page-header__subheading\">BERNHARD-AV regards protecting the environment and contributing to the fight against climate change as its corporate responsibility.<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"page-header__wrapper\">\n  \n  <div class=\"page-header__content\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">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.<\/p><\/div>  \n  \n  <\/div>\n  \n  \n<\/header>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:70px; background-color:#f6f6f6;\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container container-hs\">\n\n  <div class=\"info-cards\">\n  \n          \n      <div class=\"card reveal\">\n  \n              \n        <div class=\"card__img-wrapper\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"card__img\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/EMAS-Preis-unbeschriftet.svg\"\n            alt=\"\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n  \n        \n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAS-Award of Federal Ministry of Environment<\/h3>  \n      <\/div>\n  \n          \n      <div class=\"card reveal\">\n  \n              \n        <div class=\"card__img-wrapper\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"card__img\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Umweltpreis-Wien-unbeschriftet.svg\"\n            alt=\"\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n  \n        \n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Vienna Environmental<br \/>Award<\/h3>  \n      <\/div>\n  \n          \n      <div class=\"card reveal\">\n  \n              \n        <div class=\"card__img-wrapper\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"card__img\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/EMAS-Preis-unbeschriftet-1.svg\"\n            alt=\"\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n  \n        \n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAS-Award of the the European Commission<\/h3>  \n      <\/div>\n  \n    \n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  id=\"\" class=\"container container-vs bg--white\">\n  <div class=\"container container-hs container--wide\">\n    \n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center translation-block\">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.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:50px; background-color:#fff;\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">This commitment has been acknowledged with several awards.<\/h2>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:50px; background-color:#fff;\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div  id=\"\" class=\"container container-vs txt--white bg--green\">\n  <div class=\"container container-hs container--narrow\">\n    \n    \n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Contribution to Reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since 2016, we source our electricity requirements exclusively from certified renewable energy sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are gradually transitioning our transport fleet to lower-emission vehicles, with a strong focus on e-mobility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any remaining greenhouse gas emissions from conventional transport and heating are financially offset through humus certificates from the \u00d6koregion 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:20px; background-color:#58bd0a;\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container-vs icon-with-text link--blue bg--white\">\n  <div class=\"container container--wide icon-with-text__inner\">\n    \n        \n    <div class=\"icon-with-text__icon-wrapper\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-with-text__icon\" src=\"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Kreis-gemischt.svg\">\n    <\/div>\n      \n        \n    <div class=\"icon-with-text__content-wrapper reveal\">\n      \n      \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resource Conservation through Durable Professional Equipment in a Rental Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For simultaneous interpretation systems, we rely on proven BOSCH technology, which is designed for continuous professional use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our projectors, switchers, and HD cameras from Panasonic and Barco are noted for their robustness, long lifespan, serviceability, and energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also continuously invest in LED lighting wherever it offers a more energy-efficient and durable solution.<\/p>\n\n    \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  id=\"\" class=\"container container-vs txt--white bg--green\">\n  <div class=\"container container-hs container--narrow\">\n    \n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transport Logistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:50px; background-color:#58bd0a;\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resource Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:20px; background-color:#58bd0a;\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:20px; background-color:#ffffff;\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container-vs icon-with-text link--blue bg--white\">\n  <div class=\"container container--wide icon-with-text__inner\">\n    \n        \n    <div class=\"icon-with-text__icon-wrapper\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-with-text__icon\" src=\"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bernhard_LogoEmas.svg\">\n    <\/div>\n      \n        \n    <div class=\"icon-with-text__content-wrapper reveal\">\n      \n      \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BERHARD-AV is EMAS-Certified<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n    .accordion-block :first-child::before {\n        color: #58bd0a !important;\n    }\n    .accordion-block a {\n        color: #3b3b3a !important;\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"accordion container--narrow\">\n\n    \n        <div class=\"accordion-block hidden\">\n\n            <p class=\"accorion-block__title\">What is EMAS?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"accorion-block__text\"><p>EMAS is a voluntary environmental management and environmental audit scheme for which private companies and public organizations are eligible. It is designed for organizations wishing to improve their environmental performance.<\/p>\n<p>EMAS is based on ISO 14001 norms, the international standard for environmental management, but includes additional requirements ensuring legal compliance and the publication of an environmental statement.<\/p><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    \n        <div class=\"accordion-block hidden\">\n\n            <p class=\"accorion-block__title\">What is an EMAS environmental statement?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"accorion-block__text\"><p>In its EMAS environmental statement, a company discloses the direct and indirect impact of its activities on the environment as well as its environmental performance and targets. The environmental statement is validated by an independent, government-accredited environmental auditor. Compliance with the targets specified in the environmental statement has to be verified.<\/p>\n<p>The EMAS logo may only be used by registered organizations that have successfully undergone the audit performed by the environmental auditor.<\/p><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  id=\"\" class=\"container container-vs txt--white link--white\" style=\"background-color:#009de0;\">\n  <div class=\"container container-hs container--wide\">\n    \n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downloads:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B-AV_EMAS_Umwelterklaerung_2024_final.pdf\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1623\">Our environmental statement 2024 (in German)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EMAS-UE-2021.pdf\">Our environmental statement 2021 (in German)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BAV_Umwelterklaerung_2019_FINAL.pdf\">Our environmental statement 2019 (in German)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BAV_Umwelterklaerung-2017-web.pdf\">Our environmental statement 2017 (in German)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BAV_Umwelterklaerung-2015-web.pdf\">Our environmental statement 2015 (in German)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-171","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171"}],"version-history":[{"count":132,"href":"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9596,"href":"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/171\/revisions\/9596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bernhard-av.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}