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Sustainability in the Host city bern

Host City Bern sets a strong example for sustainability. With our Sustainability Charter, which we developed together with the relevant stakeholders, we have committed ourselves to concrete measures that will have a positive impact on the environment, society and the economy. The Sustainability Charter is based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supports the federal government's Sustainable Development Strategy 2030 and is based on the Sustainable Development Framework Strategy, the Sustainable Procurement Model and the City of Bern's checklist for sustainable events. It also considers the recommendations of the Swiss Association for Sustainable Events (SVNE).

Our focus is on several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular SDGs 5, 12, 13 and 17.

Host City Bern wants to promote equal opportunities for men and women. It is committed to generating more visibility for women and giving women and girls in football, sport and society a sustainable boost with targeted measures.
The Host City Bern is focusing on responsible consumption and responsible production. During the planning and implementation of the EURO 25, a resource-conserving approach will be the norm. Where possible, rental materials will be used. When new materials are purchased, Host City Bern will consider their reuse or recycling after the event and ensure that the materials are produced in a resource-conserving manner and purchased regionally.
Host City Bern wants to promote intelligent mobility and reduce the ecological impact of match attendance as much as possible. The most important measure is the full integration of public transport into match tickets. Together with the organizer, the federal government, the canton and the other host cities, we want to ensure that as many match visitors as possible use public transport to get to the stadium. Host City Bern will also follow the checklist for sustainable events when implementing the supporting program.
The EURO 25 should generate the greatest possible economic benefit for the city of Bern. Cooperation with local stakeholders should be improved at all levels and the course should be set for the EURO 25 to have a long-term positive impact.

Our measures for a sustainable future

We promote cohesion and close cooperation among the eight host cities and with local stakeholders. We are also implementing an awareness team (SDG 17, SDG 5), which serves as a local point of contact if anyone feels unsafe or needs a place to withdraw.

The design of barrier-free, generationally and diversity-friendly public spaces is at the heart of our efforts. Our goal is to ensure safe and inclusive access to public spaces for all people, especially women, children and people with disabilities.

Sustainable use of resources is a core aspect of our strategy. We rely on reusable tableware, promote the reuse of materials and optimize our infrastructure through the responsible use of resources (e.g. the use of ecological greenkeeping on all City of Bern pitches).

To reduce our ecological footprint, we focus on promoting the use of national and regional public transport and the use of renewable energies for electricity, heating and cooling.

We support sustainable tourism and focus on local products to strengthen value creation in the region and minimize environmental impact.

We promote healthy, regional nutrition and advocate easy access to it for everyone. At the same time, we strengthen the prevention of harmful alcohol consumption and provide free drinking water from fountains.

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and non-discriminatory society. A particular focus is on promoting women in football, especially by increasing the number of female officials, coaches and referees. We are also creating family-friendly infrastructure in the fan zone.

With these and other measures, we want to make our contribution to a sustainable and liveable future – for Bern, for Switzerland and for future generations.

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In harmony with nature = ❤️

In addition to providing free use of public transport for all visitors to the games in the Wankdorf Stadium, we ensure a balanced, local culinary offering and reusable concepts in the fan zone.

Football unites

We promote dialogue and understanding between different cultures and generations. Everyone is welcome here – no matter where you come from or what your background is.

A festival for everyone

We are committed to ensuring that everyone can take part in this event. This includes barrier-free access to all event locations and special offers for people with disabilities. We make sure that no one is excluded and that everyone can celebrate together.