Sustainable tools portfolio

The integration of activities in the management of biodiversity and natural spaces promotes environmental conservation, generating green employment and supporting sustainable tourism. These activities strengthen environmental governance by promoting transparency and public participation, guaranteeing harmonious socioeconomic development with environmental conservation and the resilience of ecosystems in the face of current challenges.

BIOOK

☑ Workshops: bioart, neuroscience, genetics, microscopy, microbiology...
☑ Science Kits: Everything you need to do art and science on your own. Designed for sustainability.
☑ Bioblitz-Biomarathon: Collect data on biodiversity and contribute to the conservation of terrestrial and marine environments.
☑ Microlife: Make your own microscope (laser or smartphone) and discover the fascinating microscopic life.
☑ ExpoHackers: Live an experience different by visiting museums and exhibitions with us.
☑ Air Quality: Manufacture of air quality sensors (sensor.community)
☑ Sustainable Vermicomposters: Manufacture of worm composters using recycled/reused materials.

BIOOK aims to enable anyone to practice science. To have fun, to explore life, to learn by experimenting and why not, to improve the world. BIOOK is based on the community biology (DIYbio), citizen science and digital naturalism movements. Made up of scientists, disseminators and educators, the Biook team has extensive experience in workshops, presentations, shows, festivals, projects, exhibitions, scientific tourism and other activities aimed at ensuring that society can enjoy life sciences in a fun way. , practical and experimental.

From Bilbao Convention Bureau we offer a service to measure the approximate tons of CO₂ equivalent associated with the transportation and accommodation of those attending the events. To do this we need to know the number of participants, the city of origin from which they depart, the method of transport used to reach Bilbao and the number of nights they stay in the city.

In the case of wanting to offset the carbon footprint emitted, we would coordinate the collaboration of the organizer with the following associations:

LURGAIA

☑ Compensate for produced emissions
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

Foundation whose objective is to provide the necessary tools so that any company of any sector and size, has the opportunity to be an active part in the conservation and restoration of our natural environment.

By planting native species in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve (specifically, in the Undabaso Forest), it is possible to offset the carbon footprint.

IMPREDECIBLE BASOA

☑ Compensate for produced emissions
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

Social enterprise that works in the environmental fields with the aim of creating a perpetual native forest in the area of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. In this way, it manages to offset the carbon footprint of any event leaving a positive legacy in the destination while contributing to improve the biodiversity of this natural area.

Native species are planted to create a typical forest of the Cantabrian coast.

Opting for sustainable merchandising at conferences and events reflects environmental commitment, influencing attendees and other companies. It reduces waste, encourages ethical and responsible practices and highlights corporate social responsibility, generating a positive impression and promoting sustainability awareness.

FORMARTE

☑ Reuse and recicle
☑ Choose local and sustainable suppliers and materials
☑ Raise awareness among participants
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

Located in the center of the city, this art school for people with mental and/or intellectual diversity offers interesting possibilities for event professionals, from the elaboration of handcrafted and engaging corporate gifts to artistic workshops for attendees and accompanying persons.

AMIGAS DE LA COSTURA DE SESTAO

☑ Reuse and recicle
☑ Choose local and sustainable suppliers and materials
☑ Raise awareness among participants
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

The association offers sewing courses to people at risk of social exclusion, contributing to their integration and offering them a future in the labor market.

In this way, you can collaborate with them to offer sustainable merchandising (such as hand-sewn toiletry bags) for events.

Reducing waste generation and minimizing waste at events is essential to conserve resources, mitigate climate change by preventing food spoilage, and save on waste disposal costs. It also promotes a sustainable mindset by raising awareness of responsible consumption.

To this end, we have companies in Bilbao that offer both environmentally responsible catering services and organizations that help reduce waste.

OREKA

☑ Reduce consumption of natural resources
☑ Measure the generated impacts
☑ Choose organic and KM 0 food
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

This local startup is determined to combat food waste and bring surplus resources to the most disadvantaged households. They offer technological support to companies and advice to confenrences and events to facilitate the donation of their surplus food in a safe way, reducing it as much as possible and accessing CSR benefits.

IRUÑA CATERING

☑ Reduce consumption of natural resources
☑ Choose organic and KM 0 food

Grupo Iruña is a company that provides integral hotel and catering services and is committed to building a cohesive and sustainable society by implementing initiatives and programs aimed at achieving this commitment.

They are committed to sustainable and responsible 0 km, ecological and seasonal products, in addition to following the circular economy model and collaborating with the Peñascal Foundation to promote the training and incorporation into the labor market of people in difficult situations.

MO-RE PROJECT

☑ Reuse and recicle
☑ Reduce consumption of natural resources
☑ Raise awareness among participants
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

(More than just Recycled Carpet)
Carpeting, one of the exhibition waste products with the greatest environmental impact and the most difficult to reuse, is to be made into covers for laptops and tablets thanks to collaboration between the Onarri occupational workshop , aimed at promoting social integration of people with mental health disorders, and the production company Ocurrencias.

Inclusive hiring in event management is essential to promoting diversity and equal opportunity. By encouraging the hiring of people from different backgrounds, skills and perspectives, we enrich creativity and create events that are more representative of our diverse society. In addition, by giving everyone the opportunity to contribute, we create an inclusive work environment that reinforces the values of fairness and respect.

Inclusive sourcing is not only an ethical responsibility, but also a strategy that strengthens the reputation and success of the event organization in an increasingly diverse and globalized world.

PEÑASCAL COOPERATIVA

☑ Choose local and sustainable suppliers and materials
☑ Choose organic and KM 0 food
☑ Raise awareness among participants
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

Their mission is the integration of people, especially those in disadvantaged situations, and to this end they work on their training and professional qualification, labor activation and job creation, promoting attitudes and values of solidarity and citizenship.

Specifically, Servicios de Hostelería Peñascal, S.L. aims at the labor insertion of people at risk of exclusion through the creation of establishments within the hospitality sector, as well as services for events or congresses.

Performing social impact actions in the organization of events is fundamental, as it demonstrates the commitment to social responsibility, generating a positive image and strengthening the reputation. These actions not only benefit the community, but also encourage the active participation of attendees, creating a sense of belonging and connection.

In addition, by addressing social issues, they contribute to change and collective well-being, which can inspire others to follow suit. These initiatives not only generate an immediate impact, but also help build a long-term legacy of social engagement.

FUNDACIÓN THEODORA

☑ Raise awareness among participants
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

International foundation that strives to humanize the experience of children admitted to hospitals such as Basurto Hospital in Bilbao. Its corporate volunteering program offers different types of collaboration and social activities aimed at events and companies.

RED CROSS

☑ Raise awareness among participants
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

An association internationally known for its social work made up of volunteers. They work to collaborate in the solution of problems such as climate change, violence against women, loneliness, care for migrants, work with vulnerable groups or immediate response to emergency situations.

LA CUADRI DEL HOSPI

☑ Raise awareness among participants
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

Five families from Bizkaia with children receiving treatment for cancer at the Hospital de Cruces joined together in a “cuadrilla” (group) for the humanisation of the treatment of children and teenagers in hospital, the dissemination of bone marrow donations and research into childhood cancer through IIS BioBizkaia.

You can support their work by making a donation, organising a workshop or informative talk or purchasing merchandising from their shop.

One of the main priorities for Bilbao is to address the impact and legacy with a strategic approach. For this reason, we encourage organizations to contribute with their experience to develop some transformative action, from any area, as they pass through the city. Bilbao Convention Bureau will help coordinate the actions being developed between the association and the host community in this area.

Events provide a unique platform for sharing up-to-date information, promoting progress. Transmitting knowledge to the public helps build an informed and engaged society, allowing relevant and quality information to reach a wider audience.

These efforts foster a culture of continuous learning and promote citizen participation in matters of public interest, which contributes to a more aware, active society capable of facing contemporary challenges.

This dissemination of knowledge strengthens the reputation of the organizers, who position themselves as leaders in the promotion of learning.

BBK KLIMA

☑ Choose local and sustainable suppliers and materials
☑ Raise awareness among participants
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

Located 40 minutes from the center of Bilbao and also accessible by train, this great space to experience and raise awareness about climate change is located in the heart of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. It has 80,000 hectares of facilities, and in addition to offering a great educational proposal for school groups and families, it also includes spaces for events and corporate stays with all services included.

BBK KUNA

☑ Reduce consumption of natural resources
☑ Reuse and recicle
☑ Choose local and sustainable suppliers and materials
☑ Choose organic and KM 0 food
☑ Raise awareness among participants
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

The "House of the SDGs" in Bilbao is a space for social innovation in which various social agents linked to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda participate, providing solutions to population aging, climate change and migration, among other issues. A great forum for discussion and creation also open to the organization of events.

Digital signage and sustainable communication are crucial in the organization of congresses and events, as they reduce paper waste by replacing printed signs with digital solutions, thus aligning with responsible practices. In addition, they facilitate attendee navigation and interaction by providing real-time information, enhancing the event experience.

They also allow greater flexibility to adapt and update information in an agile manner. This contributes to a modern and technologically advanced image of the organization, while reducing operating costs. In short, signage and digital communication are key elements for more efficient, environmentally friendly and attractive events.

TARIMA (TRM)

☑ Reduce consumption of natural resources
☑ Reuse and recicle ☑ Choose local and sustainable suppliers and materials
☑ Raise awareness among participants
☑ Leave a beneficial legacy for the community

They provide integral solutions for events, creation of audiovisual content and video mapping and new technologies. They pursue the goal of leaving the smallest possible environmental footprint, and to this end they incorporate recycled, reusable and non-polluting materials in the decoration of events.

EXTREMIANA AUDIOVISUALES

☑ Reduce consumption of natural resources ☑ Choose local and sustainable suppliers and materials
☑ Raise awareness among participants

They offer audiovisual services for event organizing companies looking for solutions in image, sound, lighting and translation for all types of events. They have LED technology screens for rental for events, with great image quality.