Responsibility & Sustainability
Reducing CO2 emissions, minimising material use, and fostering societal progress are at the heart of the Lindau Meetings’ sustainability efforts.
Photo/Credit: Michaela Berghofer/LPV Lindau-Westallgäu
The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings’ Mission
The Lindau Meetings strive to advance an open and inclusive scientific community, societal progress, and environmental sustainability by providing a platform for scientific exchange, innovation, and solutions to global challenges.
Each year, the Lindau Meetings build bridges across generations, disciplines, and continents. At the same time, we acknowledge that hosting such events inevitably has an environmental impact. The Council and the Foundation are committed to continuously reducing this impact while empowering others to act sustainably as well.
Mitigating CO2 Emissions
We believe that personal encounters are an essential part of what makes the Lindau Meetings so inspiring and valuable. To offset the unavoidable CO2 emissions from travel and resource use, the Lindau Meetings have supported local CO2 compensation projects since 2018—such as the restoration of the nearby Degermoos and other regional marshlands.
A Holistic Approach to Sustainability
Beyond compensation, the Lindau Meetings pursue a wide range of measures to reduce their environmental footprint. Reuse, durability, and sustainable handling of equipment and consumables are integral to daily operations at the Lindau Office.
Nutrition also plays a key role: whenever possible, the Meetings serve organic and locally sourced food. By expanding this practice at future Meetings, we aim to encourage more participants to choose food options with a lower environmental impact.
The Lindau Meetings remain dedicated to continuously strengthening and refining their holistic approach to environmental sustainability.