TEMPLATE FOR
Sustainability
Below, you’ll find an exploration of how MIFFI & CAP Partner acts on this commitment through the lens of ESG —Environmental, Social, and Governance— delineating some of the focus areas prioritised related to the event organisation practices of the conference.
RESPONSIBILITY
How does NSCMID 2026 work with sustainability?
The conference organizing industry often faces challenges related to sustainability, with a high rate of practices that are not environmentally or sustainable. So it is important to continuously try to manage meetings and conferences in a more responsible manner, actively working towards making more sustainable choices and help participants to see how they can do the same.
Below, you’ll find an exploration of how NSCMID & CAP Partner acts on this commitment through the lens of ESG —Environmental, Social, and Governance— delineating some of the focus areas prioritised related to the event organisation practices of the conference.
NSCMID 2026 will bring together professionals from across the Nordic countries and beyond, including clinical microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, pediatricians, and researchers. The scientific programme will include presentations from established experts as well as early career scientists, covering current topics in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases.
FOCUS AREAS
NAME OF CONFERENCE
Transportation
All participants are encouraged to make use of public transport when possible.
FSC-certification
The programme is printed on FSC-certified paper.
VENUE CHOICE
Conference will be held at venue that prioritise sustainability.
Meeting culture
When possible, organising meetings and scientific committee meetings are held online.
Comsumption reduction
The abstract book is not printed and only available online. Conference does not make use of conference bags. Electronic signage when possible.
Delegate badges
Delegate badges are only printed on demand. Keyhangers are recycled and no use of plastic sleeves.
Recycling of materials
Most of the materials used by the conference are recycled, such as paper, plastic, metal and other recyclable materials.
Minimize food waste
Decrease of catering orders with 5-10% accounting for no shows and participants only being present for part of the conference.
Speaker logistics
All speakers and organisers are staying at hotels in walking distance to the venue.
Diversity
Conference supports diversity and inclusion related to gender, nationality, etc. related to all conference actitivies.
Plastic reduction
Conference offers water dispensers or tap water and encourage delegates to bring their own drinking bottles. No use of plastic bottles.
Choice of PCO
Choice of a Green Tourism Organization-certified congress organiser as Secretariat.
Location & Sustainability
COPENHAGEN
As of the general location, Copenhagen is the congress capital of Scandinavia and its vibrant cultural heart. Copenhagen offers world-class possibilities for conferences and has a natural focus on legacy. Experience it for yourself. Swim in the clean waters of the city’s harbour baths, stay in a sustainable hotel, eat organic, and ride the electric city bikes around the old maritime city.
Considered one of the most sustainable cities in the world, Copenhagen is home to 546 km of bike paths, a fleet of electric harbour ferries and a majority of the hotel rooms around town are eco-certified.
VENUE CHOICE
SCANDIC Copenhagen
Both the choice of geograpic location and the specific conference venue is important.
The conference will be held at Scandic Copenhagen which is a part of Scandic.
Already in 1993, Scandic decided to become a leader in sustainability and drive the development of sustainability in the hotel sector. Today, sustainability is a part of their values – an integral element of all operations in their daily work. Learn more about their sustainability policy:
PARTNERSHIPS
Sustainable partnerships
Good partnerships are the cornerstone of successful conference organisation, providing diverse perspectives and expertise that enhance the quality and impact of events.
PCO CAP Partner
MIFFI conference organiser (PCO) and acting Secretariat, CAP Partner, is a ceritifed Green Tourism Organization. As a sustainability certified organization, they have social and environmental sustainability as critical guiding principles for their work when organising conferences and meetings.
