The report details the measures implemented by the organizers to reduce their environmental impact as well as their long-term commitments, thus providing an example of best practices in inspiring environmental actions applicable to large public events.

The first edition of the event, with over 1.200 participants, both physically and online (without taking into account the number of online viewers who watched the event on partner platforms), generated 66,189 tons CO2e (CO2 equivalent - a unit of measurement that is used to standardise the climate effects of various greenhouse gases - n.red). Each participant contributed, on average, only 55 kg CO2e, significantly less than the international average of between 500 and 1,500 kg CO2e, according to a recent study .

The results of Carbon Expert's carbon footprint assessment of the event took into account direct and indirect emissions from sources such as transport (guests, participants, goods), hospitality services (hotels, restaurants, catering), energy consumption and waste management.

Carbon Expert is a group of experts with twelve years of experience in greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy markets, sustainable development and energy efficiency projects. They provide expertise in carbon trading, carbon footprint calculation and green project development. Carbon Expert is recognised for its contributions to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and various international organizations.

The report can be studied by following this link.

In order to lessen its environmental impact, CCS has integrated technologies into the organization of the event that allow online participation, which considerably reduces the emissions associated with travel. It has also made direct commitments to the selection of sustainable printed materials, rental, reuse and donation of event stage decor, minimalist website design and choice of green servers, encouragement of public transport and selection of restaurants and hotels for guests based on the shortest distance from the event venue.

Indirect commitments have also been made, such as waste collection partnerships, inclusion of electric and hybrid cars in the event fleet, digital promotion, among other sustainable practices.

"Our actions as a Climate Change Summit organiser have reduced the average per participant to just 55 kg of CO2e, which is equivalent to driving a car about 220 km. That's 10 times less carbon footprint than the international average per participant for a three-day conference, calculated between 500 and 1500 kg CO2e by the University of Freiburg", says Roxana Cojocaru, Director of Climate Change Summit.

CCS has limited negative effects on the environment as much as possible through the GS5099 Greentech' to reduce emissions, for instance, through PET recycling in Buzau, Romania. This programme ensures the negative impact the event did not manage to eliminate is accounted for and reduced which highlights CCS' commitment to operating in an environmentally conscious manner.

By publishing the carbon footprint report, the Climate Change Summit aims to inspire participants, partners and society at large to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to wider systemic change towards a more sustainable future.

Climate Change Summit brings together in Bucharest from 19 to 20 October representatives of the international community, topics of major interest for the future of the Planet and dynamic debates on sustainability, economy, agriculture, environment, technology and education, in a cross-sectoral commitment to address the global climate crisis.

The event is open to the public and registration is open at the following link.