Sustainability
COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE CONGRESS
Sustainability means thinking not only about today, but also about future generations. In this sense, resources should be preserved and utilised in the long term. Sustainability should become the basis of our behavior. The concept is increasingly finding its way into many areas of life and more and more institutions are signing up to the “United Nations' sustainability goals”
The I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress aims to commit to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The theme “Science in Practice, Practice in Science: Collaboration and innovation towards sustainable rehabilitation!” already highlights an intersection between science and practice in prosthetics and orthotics with sustainability.Contributions to the programme are encourage to highlight links to the focus on sustainable rehabilitation where possible.
Sweden and Stockholm as a sustainable place
According to the
“Sustainable Travel Index 2023”
, Sweden continues to top the list of sustainable countries in Europe. Stockholm is capital Sweden and is ranked as one of the most popular congress destinations in the world and with its strong commitment to sustainability. As Stockholm has a strong commitment to sustainability, the city offers an extensive transportation network of subways, trams, busses, ferries or commuter trains. The transportation system also ensures accessibility for people with mobility issues.
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Sustainable approaches to catering and reduced food waste
Catering is offered for participants at large congresses and events. So that everyone has a choice, food and drinks are often left over. To ensure that less food is wasted, everyone can make a contribution and book their meals when they register. Take advantage of this and pre-order your lunch and only register for social events you really plan to attend!
View lunch option and make your choice:
Monday
Standard meal: Grilled Swedish chicken. Served with roasted root vegetables from Gotland with parmesan dressing and herb salad with sun dried tomatoes.
Contains: egg, milk protein, mustard, sulfite.
Vegan alternative: Grilled and marinated zucchini. Grillad och marinerad zucchini. Served with roasted root vegetables from Gotland with lupin beans with vegan dressing and herb salad with sun dried tomatoes.
Contains: mustard, sulfite, celery, lupin
Tuesday
Standard meal: Salmon with French tarragon potato salad, served with fresh broccoli, marinated artichokes, arugula, mixed cabbage salad, radishes, beans, and lemon vinaigrette.
Contains: egg, mustard, milk protein, sulfite, fish
Vegan alternative: Fried celeriac with French tarragon potato salad, served with fresh broccoli, marinated artichokes, arugula, mixed cabbage salad, radishes, beans, and lemon vinaigrette.
Contains: mustard, sulfite, celeriac
Wednesday
Standard meal: Bowl with chicken. Served with rice noodles, carrots, kale, ginger, chili and a vegan soy mayonnaise
Contains: sulfite, mustard
Vegan alternative: Bowl with fried tofu. Served with rice noodles, carrots, kale, ginger, chili and a vegan soy mayonnaise
Contains: sulfite, soy, mustard
Thursday
Standard meal: Halloumi salad with hummus, crispy marinated cabbage, tabbouleh and pomegranate
Contains: sulfite, sesame, lactose
Vegan alternative: Oumph! salad with hummus, crispy marinated cabbage, tabbouleh and pomegranate
Contains: sulfite, sesame, gluten, soy
Sustainability at the venue of the I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress
Stockholmsmässan has signed up to these sustainability goals of the United Nations and is certified according to ISO 20121, an international standard for event sustainability. Find out more about Stockholmsmässan’s tribute to sustainability:
Sustainability at the world congress project organisation
Under the motto "Growing in Balance", Leipziger Messe is also committed to its corporate responsibility and the principle of sustainability. Find out more about Leipziger Messe’s tribute to sustainability: