Our first ten years have been very eventful. We’ve grown from having one location to three. And we’ve consistently developed our eco friendly profile, making us a flagship company for green events.

2000    Founding of the Umweltforum Berlin Auferstehungskirche GmbH 
2001 Renovation of the Auferstehungskirche (Church of Resurrection), including its refurbishment with the latest environmental technology
2002 The opening of the Umweltforum Auferstehungskirche, Berlin’s first environmentally friendly event location
2002 Our electricity is drawn exclusively from sustainable sources
2002

All drinks offered are organic, and the tea and coffee are also fair trade

2002 All paper and presentation materials are made from recycled paper 
2004 The opening of the Conference Centre New Malthouse on the fifth floor of the building of the same name
2005 Awarded the distinction of being an Ökoprofit Betrieb (ecoprofit enterprise), introduction of the first eco- program
2006 Opening of the Jerusalem Church as an event location in Berlin’s district of Kreuzberg
2006 Awarded recognition as a trainee-friendly enterprise from the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district council 
2006 First time participation in the Berliner Firmenlauf (fun-run for Berlin companies), yearly participation henceforth
2008 The management systems at Besondere Orte are made climate neutral
2008 The opening of the Elysium for events on the ground floor of the New Malthouse
2009 Partner of Berlin Preferred Agencies
2009 Climate neutral events at Besondere Orte
2009 Member of Berlin Green Meetings 
2010 MEET BERLIN Partner
2010 First time participant in the "Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit" (Bike to Work!) campaign 
2010 Third prize in the nationwide competition of "The Most Bike-Friendly Employer" 
2010 Installation of the photovoltaic unit on the roof of the Jerusalem Church
2010 Participant in the pilot project of “Sustainable Business Travel” 
2011 CO2-friendly travel to Besonderen Orten with the Deutsche Bahn event ticket
2011 Member of BAUM e.V., (German Environmental Management Association)
2011 Validation from EMAS, Eco Management and Audit Scheme from the European Union

 


 

For our efforts we have received a number of awards:

 

CO2-Zertikfikat Oekoprofit Lichtblick ausbildungsfreundlich fahrradfreundlich

 

climate-neutral certificate

 

 

ecoprofit enterprise

 

 

 

CO2-prevention

certificate

 

 

trainee-friendly enterprise

 

bike-friendly employer

 

 

 

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