Non-exhaustive enumeration:
Energy City Initiated in 2001 by the SuisseEnergie (Swiss Energy) programme as a "platform for an intelligent energy policy", the "Cités de l'énergie" (Energy Cities) promote the use of renewable energy sources, supportable environmental mobility and sustainable resource management. Basel is one of 313 Energy Cities in Switzerland. Link to the Energy Cities (german / french / italian only)
European Energy Award Gold - pilot city for the 2000 watt society Basel has been awarded the European Energy Award® Gold for its advanced commitment to sustainable energy policy. This is the highest certification that Energy Cities can obtain and means they have implemented at least 75% of their commitment plan. Basel is also a pilot city for the 2000 watt society.
Mobility Ticket - Free use of public transport Each guest staying in a hotel in Basel receives a card granting free use of public transport in and around the town throughout his stay.
Messe Basel and convention centre The convention centre forms part of the MCH group which manages 3 sites in Switzerland. The group has a Sustainable Development Charter that covers all areas of CSR. Since 1999 the Basel site has had a photovoltaic installation and a green roof incorporated into the roof of Hall 1. The new construction project currently underway is aiming to achieve the Minergie label, a Swiss system that denotes buildings of High Environmental Quality (HEQ), and lighting, heating and ventilation are being designed in compliance with the very strictest standards.
RadissonBlu Basel, Green Key certified The hotel is Green Key certified and offers the option to book green seminars via its Green Point package. Local produce is served during meals and coffee breaks, pens and paper are recycled or FSC certified, and 1 Swiss franc is donated to the World Childhood Foundation
Energy City Initiated in 2001 by the SuisseEnergie (Swiss Energy) programme as a "platform for an intelligent energy policy", the "Cités de l'énergie" (Energy Cities) promote the use of renewable energy sources, supportable environmental mobility and sustainable resource management. Basel is one of 313 Energy Cities in Switzerland. Link to the Energy Cities (german / french / italian only)
European Energy Award Gold - pilot city for the 2000 watt society Basel has been awarded the European Energy Award® Gold for its advanced commitment to sustainable energy policy. This is the highest certification that Energy Cities can obtain and means they have implemented at least 75% of their commitment plan. Basel is also a pilot city for the 2000 watt society.
Mobility Ticket - Free use of public transport Each guest staying in a hotel in Basel receives a card granting free use of public transport in and around the town throughout his stay.
Messe Basel and convention centre The convention centre forms part of the MCH group which manages 3 sites in Switzerland. The group has a Sustainable Development Charter that covers all areas of CSR. Since 1999 the Basel site has had a photovoltaic installation and a green roof incorporated into the roof of Hall 1. The new construction project currently underway is aiming to achieve the Minergie label, a Swiss system that denotes buildings of High Environmental Quality (HEQ), and lighting, heating and ventilation are being designed in compliance with the very strictest standards.
RadissonBlu Basel, Green Key certified The hotel is Green Key certified and offers the option to book green seminars via its Green Point package. Local produce is served during meals and coffee breaks, pens and paper are recycled or FSC certified, and 1 Swiss franc is donated to the World Childhood Foundation
