Better for the environment

Combat climate change

Objective: Reduce our carbon footprint (Scopes 1 and 2) by 45% compared with 2019, our baseline year, which was already supplied with green electricity.

Key initiatives:

• Sourcing 100% certified renewable electricity across all our venues;
• Reducing natural gas consumption at all relevant sites;
• Modernising Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems through low-carbon solutions.

Low-Carbon Mobility

Objective: Accelerate the development of low-carbon mobility solutions for our visitors and event organisers.

Key initiatives:

• Implementing a system to measure customers’ freight-related carbon footprint through the Logipass tool;
• Deploying off-site logistics at the Palais des Congrès and consolidated logistics at CNIT Forest to reduce last-mile carbon emissions;
• Enhancing public transport connections to Viparis venues to encourage sustainable mobility.

Anticipating Climate Risks

Objective: Implement climate risk mitigation measures across all our venues.

Key initiatives:

• Creating new green spaces across our sites to reduce urban heat island effects;
• Installing anemometers at relevant venues to anticipate strong wind gusts and secure clients’ outdoor structures;
• Deploying temperature and CO₂ monitoring sensors to maintain consistent comfort levels.

Promoting Sustainable Buildings

Energy

Objective: Reduce the energy intensity of our venues by 40% compared with the 2014 baseline year.

Key initiatives:

• Deploying LED lighting across all our venues;
• Improving hall waterproofing and insulation performance;
• Implementing an energy-efficiency approach by optimising heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and escalator operations during set-up and dismantling phases.

Low-Carbon Construction

Objective: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the construction of our halls and hotels.

Key initiatives:

• Reducing the use of steel and concrete in foundations and superstructures;
• Using bio-based materials for façades and limiting glazed surfaces;
• Reusing components recovered from deconstructed buildings.

Sustainable Building Certifications

Objective: Achieve a minimum BREEAM Excellent or HQE Excellent certification for 100% of major development projects.

Key initiatives:

• Securing NF HQE “Excellent” certification for all halls built since 2019;
• Securing NF HQE “Excellent” certification for all hotels built since 2019;
• Setting a target of BREEAM “Excellent” certification for future projects up to 2030.

Biodiversity

Objective: Place biodiversity preservation at the heart of our practices and decision-making processes through measurable, long-term actions.

Key initiatives:

• Deploying a Biodiversity Charter across all venues to strengthen and guide nature-positive practices;
• Installing beehives, insect hotels, bird nesting boxes and eco-grazing initiatives at relevant sites to support pollination and local wildlife;
• Eliminating the use of phytosanitary products across all landscaped areas to protect biodiversity and soil quality.

Protecting Nature and Its Resources

Water Management

Objective: Contribute to the preservation and sustainable management of water resources.

Key initiatives:

• Installing water-saving aerators in all sanitary facilities to reduce potable water consumption;
• Deploying rainwater harvesting systems to support non-potable water uses;
• Applying differentiated landscaping management practices that promote biodiversity and reduce irrigation needs.

Waste Recovery and Recycling

Objective: Increase the recycling rate of waste managed by Viparis to 70%.

Key initiatives:

• Introducing multi-stream waste sorting areas (paper,cardboard, metal, plastic, glass and wood) with dedicated equipment (compactors and baling presses) at relevant venues;
• Installing recycling bins in public areas to facilitate waste separation;
• Measuring waste volumes on demand (by volume, weight or container, depending on the venue).

Waste Reduction

Objective: Reduce the volume of waste managed by Viparis.

Key initiatives:

• Eliminating plastic bottles in organisers’ offices and meeting rooms, replacing them with returnable glass bottles;
• Requiring the donation of unconsumed food from all approved caterers for events serving more than 200 meals;
• Establishing partnerships with organisations specialising in reuse and circular economy initiatives.