Choose a supplier with a sustainable approach to business incentives and team building.

Incorporate the sustainable development theme into the incentive as a common thread.

Opt for one high quality event instead of two lesser events.

Activities:

• Opt for CO2 neutral activities: walking, bike, Segway, etc.
• Consider wellness and balancing activities.
• Consider integrating your event into your corporate sponsorship programme.
• Consider social or charitable activities (e.g. Marolles area, retirement home, orphanages, etc.) with a real and sustainable added value for underprivileged people or organisations.

Location:

• Local incentives and team building activities shouldn’t be limited to the seaside or the Ardennes. There are plenty of opportunities in Brussels & its outskirts (parks, city, woods).
• Look for sustainable resorts/areas (e.g. Chateau de la Poste) or recycled areas (e.g. old factory, loft, boat).

Transport:

• Opt for group transportation.
• Integrate transportation as a part of the activities programme.

Communication:

• Promote the sustainable aspect of your programme in communications to participants.
• Integrate your incentive/team building event into your strategy and global internal communications.
• Integrate education and soft skills training with sustainable impact and measurable ROI into your programme.
• Set and communicate SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound) with clear KPI’s (key performance indicators).
• Consider emphasising social values in your event, such as equality and integration (e.g. mix people from different generations in teams and include integration building activities).