NBC Events | Sustainability at NBC

Sustainable events,
every day again

We care about our planet and our people. That is why we make conscious choices every day. Some are visible to guests, some happen behind the scenes: from circular construction and gas-free heating to LED lighting and sustainable catering.

A smaller footprint for your event

Sustainability is no longer an extra; it's a basic requirement. The good news for you as an organiser: you don't have to make all these choices yourself, because we've already built them in. NBC is fully set up for events with a smaller footprint, without you or your guests giving up comfort or quality.

Sustainably built venue

Fully gas-free
Built with circular materials
GPR building certification score of 8.0

Less waste and food waste

Waste streams are actively separated
Water refill points, no more single-use plastics
Active no-show policy

Good food for people and planet

Local and seasonal products
80% of the standard menu is vegetarian
Fairtrade coffee and water taps throughout the venue

From fire to future-proof

The fire of 2022 destroyed 90% of our venue. We used the rebuild as an opportunity to make NBC as sustainable and future-proof as possible. With a GPR building certification score of 8.0, the new venue is built to high sustainability standards.

A climate system that follows your guests

Our "follow the crowd" system recovers heat and cold, stores it and moves it to the rooms where guests actually are. That saves 70% in energy. And because the system brings in fresh outside air, CO2 levels in our rooms stay at a comfortable level all day.

Circular materials

From floors to walls, from furniture to lighting, we consciously choose circular materials and as many local suppliers as possible who are committed to a longer lifespan. After the fire, we reused as many materials as possible.

Water-saving toilets

All toilet areas at our venues are equipped with the latest water-saving flush systems and sensor taps. This reduces water consumption and prevents taps from running unnecessarily.

LED lighting and screens

Our entire venue is equipped with sustainable LED lighting and screens. That uses a lot less energy! LED also lasts longer than traditional lighting or screens and makes sustainable branding possible.

Encouraging biodiversity

In our large gardens, we actively encourage biodiversity: insect hotels, bat boxes, and flowers and plants chosen for local wildlife.

Waste separation

Waste is separated both front and back of house. Every public area has waste collection points where guests can separate their waste; behind the scenes, kitchen waste, paper, glass and other streams are collected separately.

Sustainable branding

From digital signage to reusable water bottles. And from printed fruit or cakes to banners made from recycled PET bottles: we can put your brand in the spotlight in a super sustainable way.

Sustainable catering

Good food, greener choices

Our kitchen team makes stainable choices too. After all, that is not only delicious, but also good for the environment. What does that look like in practice?

Seasonal

We serve a seasonal menu, which we purchase as much as possible from local suppliers.
Vegetarian by default

80% of our standard menu is vegetarian or vegan. Prefer more meat or fish? Always possible in consultation.
Sustainable drinks

We serve only organically grown coffee with Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and Climate Neutral certifications. Guests can refill their own bottles at water taps throughout the venue, and soft drinks are served from glass to cut down on plastic.
No-waste policy

Just before your event we confirm the final number of guests with you. This way we can order and prepare the exact amount of food, matching the number of guests and their eating habits.