Policy of sustainable development for CIRP 2026 organisation
The organising committee of CIRP 2026 takes full consideration of sustainable development by actively and responsibly reducing environmental impact.
We shall therefore:
- Integrate ecological, economic and social sustainability at all levels of strategic and operational activities.
- Have an identity and brand that is strongly associated with sustainable development.
- Be characterized by openness, democracy and respect for equality and equal participating conditions.
- Encourage, educate and create conditions for CIRP 2026 attendees and supporting personnel to contribute to sustainable development in and outside the General Assembly.
- Spread and support applications of new technology, methods and approaches in order to contribute to sustainable development.
- Collaborate with local, national and international partners who contribute to sustainable development, gender equality and reduced climate impact along the course of CIRP 2026 organisation.
- Maintain good resource management and take measures in our operations to prevent negative environmental impact and contribute to sustainable development and a climate-neutral society.
- Eliminate or reduce the use of non-environment-friendly, non-sustainable products and materials as much as possible.
- Promote social sustainability and inclusivity by supporting work-life balance, including the introduction of dedicated Baby, Junior and Teen Programmes, enabling participants with family responsibilities to fully engage in the congress
Purpose of the policy
This policy of sustainable development aims to support and improve the sustainability work conducted before and during CIRP 2026 organisation.
Definition of sustainable development
Based on the Brundtland Report (1987), the concept of “sustainable development” is defined as:
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It contains within it two key concepts: the concept of ‘needs’, in particular the essential needs of the world’s poor, to which overriding priority should be given; and the idea of limitations imposed by the state of technology and social organization on the environment’s ability to meet present and future needs.”
