Responsible Hospitality

In line with ISO 14001 & 20121 and our comprehensive Sustainability Policy, we are actively working towards achieving our 2024 Targets. Key focus areas include increasing renewable energy and reducing food waste. Hall D, our latest addition, has been awarded a DGNB Gold certification for sustainable construction, aligning with our 360-degree Responsible Hospitality strategy.

Facts about Certifications & Management

• ISO 14001 & 20121 certified since 2024

• Green Key certified since 2009

• DGNB Gold certified multi-arena

• Member of the UN Global Compact

• Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Climate footprint mapping and annual ESG reporting

• Signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge since 2021

• SBTi-verified CO2e reduction targets

Starting 2024, we offer climate impact reports for all large-scale events held in any Bella Center Copenhagen hall. These reports provide transparent insights into emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, giving a detailed overview of the event’s total environmental footprint. 

We believe in sharing knowledge — that’s why these climate reports come at no cost. 

Highlights: 

• Receive a free climate report for your event. 

• Gain deep insights into emissions from setup, operation, and breakdown. 

• Reports follow the GHG Protocol covering energy, waste, purchased goods and services, food & beverage, and upstream transportation. 

See an example of an event climate report here.

At Bella Center Copenhagen, we manage our environmental impact responsibly. Our ambition is to be climate neutral by 2050, with a 50% reduction target by 2030. 

Our key strategies include: 

• Renewable Energy: Our 16,000 m² solar array — equivalent to two football fields — produces over 2.4 million kWh annually, covering about 30% of our energy needs. 

• Green Transition: We collaborate with partners to promote sustainable urban development in Ørestad, focusing on energy efficiency and storage. 

• Sustainable Investments: Hall D’s DGNB Gold certification reflects our holistic approach to sustainability. 

Energy & climate facts: 

• Our solar power output can supply 537 average households (two adults and two children) yearly. 

• Proud signatories of the Planet Copenhagen manifesto, addressing five vital sustainability priorities. 

• Commitment to setting science-based targets in 2024. 

• We have set ambitious CO2e reduction targets, which were verified by SBTi in 2025.

Responsible Hospitality is part of our DNA and central to our climate neutrality ambitions. We strive to minimize waste through reduction, reuse, recycling, and transformation. Organic waste is converted to biogas powering Danish homes. Comprehensive sorting and recycling efforts are embedded in all operations. 

Waste Management Facts: 

• Waste sorted into 21 fractions. 

• Landfill waste reduced to less than 0.5% in 2022. 

• 40% waste reduction achieved from 2019 to 2022. 

• Collaborations with external partners to innovate new recycling solutions. 

For us, food and sustainability go hand in hand. We prioritize high-quality, seasonal, and locally produced food and beverages. From fair trade to organic, we support suppliers committed to animal welfare and sustainability. Examples include partnerships with Orang Utan Coffee and Bybi. 

Food & Beverage Facts: 

• Holistic focus: Orang Utan Coffee is sustainably grown on Sumatra with respect for farmers, rainforest conservation, and orangutan protection. 

• Biodiversity: Bee colonies near Bella Center Copenhagen and AC Hotel Bella Sky produce honey tended by Bybi. In 2024, they produced 261 kg of honey. 

• Eco-friendly choices: Preference for seasonal, local, fair trade, organic, certified, and animal-friendly products with transparent climate impact. 

• Drinking water: Installed water stations to reduce plastic bottle usage. 

• Waste reduction: Strategic reduction of food waste through training, purchasing, planning, surplus donations to local organizations, and biogas conversion. 

As a leader in Denmark’s meeting and exhibition industry, we promote integration, tangible outcomes, and meaningful employment in Copenhagen. Initiatives include surplus food donations, holiday meals for the homeless, and ongoing sustainability training for our chefs. 

Social Responsibility Facts: 

• Cooperation with organizations, job centers, and NGOs to recruit, train, and advance careers for those facing unemployment. 

• Our workforce reflects a broad range of nationalities, fostering inclusion and cultural exchange.