Green Travel Policy

The Green Travel Policy for the 2024 IUFRO World Congress in Stockholm is all about making business travel eco-friendly and efficient. Since more than 4,000 delegates are expected in Stockholm, this will generate CO2 emissions. With this in mind, the Green Travel Policy is designed to provide the delegates with tips on how to reduce emissions. The policy is inspired by Agenda 2030 and focuses on sustainable travel and reducing waste and energy consumption.

Stockholm was the first-ever city to be designated European Green Capital by the EU Commission in 2010. This was before sustainability became a major selling point for cities trying to attract visitors, conferences and events. Stockholm has stayed true to its unique approach to sustainability. You can rest assured that just about everything that happens in Stockholm does so with sustainability in mind.

A sustainable vacation in Stockholm – Visit Stockholm

Transport

We encourage all Congress attendees to use public transportation for all travels to Stockholm and within the city.

Visit Stockholm
Stockholm’s visitors’ website provides you with everything you need to know about getting from the airport to your hotel, navigating the city and more. www.visitstockholm.com

SL – Public Transportation within Stockholm
SL offers great public transport connections within Stockholm. The commuting train to Älvsjö Station from Stockholm Central Station is the easiest way to get to the Congress.
We encourage all attendees to use public transportation for all travels within the city. The public transportation card is included in the registration fee. www.sl.se

SJ – National Trains to Stockholm
Hop on board with SJ, Sweden’s train company! SJ makes your journey to Stockholm eco-friendly, www.sj.se.

International Trains to Stockholm
This website provides details on train travel to and from Sweden for international delegates who wish to arrive by train. www.seat61.com

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

The international airport is connected to numerous cities around the world.

The commuter high-speed train – ArlandaExpress, takes you to the city centre within minutes. It is operated 100% on electricity and carries the “Good Environmental Choice label”.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is a world-leading sustainable airport and the first in the world to become carbon neutral in its own operations. It is also the first airport in the world to be accredited to the highest level in a European program that grades the environmental impact of airports.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport holds an ISO14001 certification.

“Green approaches” is a system permitting approaching aircraft to descend continuously from cruising altitude to the runway, using almost no engine thrust, thereby saving fuel and reducing emissions.

Eco-labelled airport coaches (biogas/ethanol buses). 100% fossil free.

Only eco-taxis serve Arlanda – an important part of the airport’s continual environmental efforts.

Possibility to go to/from the airport by regular commuter train, apart from the ArlandaExpress.

Within the city

  • Extensive and environmentally friendly local transport system that ranks among the best in Europe.
  • The city’s subway system features more than 100 km track and 100 stations and the entire underground system runs on green electricity.
  • Well-maintained and modern subway, trams and commuter trains.
  • Most buses and taxis run on bio-fuel and/or are eco-labeled.
  • 900 km of bicycle lanes and a community rental program for bicycles, E-bikes and E-scooters.
  • Stockholm is a compact city with almost everything within easy reach. This reduces the need for transportation and thus carbon emissions – walking is one of the best and most beautiful ways to get around in the city!

Go green and save resources

Energy Efficiency

  • When not in use, turn off or unplug the lights, air conditioning, electronics, gadgets and chargers.

Waste Management

  • Bring a reusable water bottle.
  • Bring reusable shopping bags to reduce single use items.

Accommodation

  • Repurpose towels and bed linens To conserve water and energy.
  • Bring reusable toiletries in travel-sized containers with you.
  • Conserve water by showering rather than bathing and turn off faucets.

Material & Communication

  • Use digital documents to reduce paper consumption.
  • Adopt eco-friendly digital nomad behaviors, such as working from sustainable coworking spaces and using energy-efficient electronics.
  • Choose eco-friendly souvenirs made out of recycled materials.