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Sustainability at RAI Amsterdam

Creating meaningful impact through events

At RAI Amsterdam we see sustainability as a core part of how we operate. We continuously work to reduce negative impact and increase positive impact - for our visitors, our partners, and the city around us. Our approach focuses on three key areas: our venue, the events we host, and our organisation.

Partnering for a sustainable impact

We’re here to help take your event to the next sustainable level — and we’d love to do it alongside you. Our approach delivers tangible value across environmental, social, and governance pillars, with clear goals that support people, strengthen communities, promote sustainable operations, and foster responsible growth.

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Venue & surroundings

Ensuring a venue with a positive impact on its surroundings

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Organising & facilitating

Contributing to the sustainable development of leading sectors

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Our organisation & policy 

Putting people first with an inclusive mindset, fostering belonging and growth

From strategy to real impact

At RAI Amsterdam, sustainability is not just a vision. It is embedded in how we design, operate and continuously improve our venue, our events and our organisation. 
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Future proof energy

  • 3,970 solar panels already in operation
  • RAI 2030: blue and green roofs on all new buildings
  • Heat & cold storage systems reduce energy use
  • Long-term ambition: fully self-sufficient sustainable energy system for our offices 
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Smart water usage

  • Water sensors to reduce usage
  • Waterless urinals across the venue
  • Water taps to refill your bottle
  • Working towards circular water use 
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Reducing energy consumption

  • Continuous investment in energy-efficient (LED) lighting
  • Ongoing optimisation of energy use across the venue 
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Circular waste approach

  • 0% landfill policy
  • 100% of all waste is recycled, reused or used to generate energy 
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Data-driven impact for events

  • RAI collects and shares data to help minimise your event footprint
  • Insights into energy, water and waste to support better decision-making 
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Sustainable Amsterdam

With its beautiful, tree-lined canals, famous parks and no less than 400 kilometres of bicycle paths, an environmentally concious attitude is deeply rooted in the Amsterdam way of life. Our capital city is ranked 10th among the most sustainable cities in the world. The municipality of Amsterdam aims for a completely emission-free city by 2030 and wants to be circular, climate-neutral and climate-adaptive by 2050.

Sustainable Amsterdam

With its beautiful, tree-lined canals, famous parks and no less than 400 kilometres of bicycle paths, an environmentally concious attitude is deeply rooted in the Amsterdam way of life. Our capital city is ranked 10th among the most sustainable cities in the world. The municipality of Amsterdam aims for a completely emission-free city by 2030 and wants to be circular, climate-neutral and climate-adaptive by 2050.

Amsterdam aims to be a thriving, inclusive and just city that ensures a good life for everyone, here and around the world.

For more information from the City of Amsterdam, visit their sustainability policy website page.

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