Green initiatives
Reusable AU bottles
On average, a conference participant drinks two bottles of water every day, so over the three days of the MatchPoints conference, that would add up to 1,500–2,100 disposable plastic bottles. To avoid this, we provide conference participants with a reusable water bottle instead.
Danish tap water is pure, clean and delicious, so there is no reason to drink bottled water in Aarhus. The reusable bottles also eliminate the use of plastic cups and the water and energy that would go into washing up glasses.
The MatchPoints conference will follow all official guidelines for public events to minimize the spread of Covid-19, providing a safe environment for the participants that includes strict hygiene protocols, safe food service and social distancing measures. Read more
Conference materials
We have replaced the usual conference tote bag with a “buffet” of conference materials, so that participants can choose what they need. The name tags used are made of FSC-certified paper, and the complimentary key lanyard is made of recycled plastic bottles.
Sustainable catering
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, lunch will be provided by Jespers Torvekøkken, a catering service that uses organic, seasonal and local ingredients whenever possible. The lunches are meat-free. Jespers Torvekøkken also deliver the buffet dinner on Thursday evening.
Jespers Torvekøkken are constantly working to improve the sustainability of their operations. The kitchen has replaced all single-use packaging with biodegradable packing, and is now focused on reducing food waste and on converting unavoidable waste into sustainable energy. Read more about the company's sustainable initiatives here (in Danish).
The dinner friday evening at Centralværkstedet will be provided by Comwell. At Comwell they want to take better care of the earth’s natural resources and reduce the carbon footprint they leave in nature. Therefore, Comwell have developed a food and drink policy with a focus on sustainability that applies to all of their restaurants. They are proud of their policy both as professionals and as human beings, and it is just one of the ways in which they are taking responsibility for humans and the environment.
Walking to the venue
All the hotels of MatchPoints 2021 are within easy walking distance of the conference venue. If you want to avoid motorized transportation, we invite you to take a morning stroll through the city and follow these maps:
Walk from Wakeup Aarhus (approx. 30-35 min.)
Walk from Scandic Aarhus City (approx. 25 min.)
Walk from Cabinn Aarhus (approx. 20-25 min.)
Walk from Radisson BLU Scandinavia (approx. 30 min.)
Alternatively, we recommend that you travel to the venue by public transportation or by carpool.
Public transportation in Aarhus
Parking options at the venue
