- Christmas for everyone
A comprehensive assessment carried out in 2022 considered the challenges associated with organising and running the traditional Christmas Market, with the aim of creating an inclusive event aligned with ISO 20121, established in 2012 and dedicated to "sustainable management systems applied to event activities".
This commitment, which is intended to evolve over time, is structured around three main pillars:
- Reducing the environmental impact of Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas by improving waste management, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring responsible resource management.
- Creating an inclusive event for all stakeholders by providing accessibility and inclusion solutions, as well as ensuring the health and safety of teams and the public.
- Ensuring integrity and transparency for an ethical event by promoting responsible communication, supporting products that follow sustainable development principles, and consolidating responsible procurement practices.
All of this aligns with the broader objectives of Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas, which aim to:
- Offer a universal celebration, through an event created by and for everyone, respecting the four values cherished by the City of Strasbourg: tradition, authenticity, wonder, and modernity,
- Ensure the citizens of Strasbourg can reclaim the city centre,
- Preserve the economic benefits generated by the event,
- Develop Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas in line with contemporary environmental, social, and societal standards, within the ISO 20121 certification framework,
- Reaffirm the event’s values and ensure that the public, as well as internal and external partners, can embrace them fully.
The goal is to preserve and enhance an iconic Strasbourg event by making it as sustainable as possible while maintaining free access to the city centre. This approach is accompanied by spreading the Christmas spirit across the city’s neighbourhoods.
