4 strong initiatives enhanced the good score of Lyon as a sustainable city

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With an overall score of 80% and an increase of 34 percentage points, Greater Lyon is positioning itself among the world leaders in the effort towards a more responsible type of tourism. This result is the fruit of a commitment by the Greater Lyon metropolitan authority and ONLYLYON Tourist Office and Convention Bureau over several years to sustainable tourism.

1. SUPPORTING INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS

Awareness-raising and upskilling programme for professionals, sustainability certification such as ISO 20121 for the metropolitan area’s two main event venues: Eurexpo (France’s biggest exhibition centre outside of Paris) and the Centre de Congrès de Lyon (Lyon Convention Centre), expansion of the Lyon Ville Durable et Équitable (Lyon Sustainable and Ethical City) certification which currently brings together over 240 responsible organisations, promotion of the Cluster Bio (a network of certified organic companies) and the Rendez-vous de la Cuisine Éco-Responsable - eco-friendly cooking events.

2. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Promotion and development of green modes of transport (electric buses, cycle lanes, the Vélo’V bicycle sharing scheme, river bus services, the Accueil Vélo (Cyclists Welcome) certification, the launch of the Nature Plan (creation of urban forests, planting of 600,000 trees by 2030).

3. CONTRIBUTING TO INCLUSION AND HOSPITALITY

Creation of the Lyon City Card 365 for residents of the metropolitan area, coordination of the Lyon City Greeters network, promotion of the Bouchons Lyonnais certification.

4. INTERNAL ENGAGEMENT ONLYLYON

Tourist Office and Convention Bureau entered into the process of obtaining the LUCIE (CSR) certification and the ISO 20121 standard on responsible event management

Contact

Faustine Maugat, Development Manager - Valérie Ducaud, Director
Lyon Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
+33 (0)4 72 77 72 40