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The EU reached 50% of its electricity production from renewable sources in the first half of 2024, according to figures presented at a meeting of the European Parliament on 18 July, with investments in clean technologies more than tripling during the last EU term. Additionally, green hydrogen investments are becoming increasingly popular in Europe, more than in the US and China combined. In recent years, the EU has concluded 35 new clean technology, hydrogen and critical raw material deals with global partners.

A Municipal Waste Recycling Facility is being built in Krakow, and the first phase of the project, a plastic recycling plant, already has all the required operating permits. Testing and calibration of technological equipment is currently underway, and the facility will be able to begin operating soon.

The BNP Paribas Green Film Festival is an international environmental film festival held in Krakow since 2018. It is the only environmental film festival in Poland, and one of the largest in the world. Each year, during the seven-day festival, approximately 50 films entered in the competition, and dozens of other films, are shown.

On 2 July 2024, Krakow5020 and the Carbon Footprint Foundation together held a press conference “Reasons for decarbonisation in the meetings industry?” at the ICE Krakow Congress Centre. The conference was a chance to present “Decarbonisation Strategy. From WHY to Offset.” This document was recently prepared by members of the Krakow Network, an initiative that brings together representatives of the MICE industry in Krakow.

The Mercure Krakow Fabryczna City hotel, a part of Accor Group, has joined a small group of hotels in Poland with Green Key certification. Green Key is an international certification programme for tourist facilities that meet international criteria for environmental responsibility, fostering environmental awareness among consumers and employees, and cooperation with the local community. It is a promise given by hotels to their guests that a particular facility will take steps to protect the environment.

Our city has joined 240 metropolises from 74 countries that recognize the importance of creating a sustainable urban food systems. Joining the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) will enable, among, others future development of Kraków food policy based on the rules of green procurement and delivery executed by municipal institutions. Creating a city farm for Krakowians is planned to be the next step.   

The “Open Data” tab can now be found on the website of the Public Transport Authority (ZTP) in Krakow. All users can browse information related to the authority's operations. The database will be reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis.

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As the congress industry, we recognise the importance of the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in building a strong and thriving global community. Our involvement is rooted in the belief that everyone, regardless of their background or identity, should enjoy equal opportunities. We hope that by adopting these values we can offer events that are not only successful, but also positively impact the local community.

The Krakow Convention Bureau, part of the Tourism Department of the Municipality of Krakow, supports the local industry and event organisers with implementing sustainable solutions during their events, as well as with strategic and ongoing tasks.