
Green, supportive and responsible
Gestevert was created in 2009 with a common desire of employees to formalize our approach to sustainable development.
Gestev was has been certified as a responsible event manager by the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) since 2011. Its BNQ-9700-253 certification is supported by its internal sustainable development program, Gestevert.
Gestev is very proud of this certification, which reflects its commitment to developing, implementing and promoting environmentally and socially responsible practices.
Our commitment
At all our BNQ (9700-253)-classified events, we pursue six sets of objectives:
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1. Waste management to reduce the amount of garbage generated
- 6-stream waste management system (recycling, composting, returnable containers, hazardous wastes, construction materials, garbage);
- Recover more than 70% of wastes in order to limit the amount of garbage generated per person per day
- Distribute surplus food to organizations that help people in need
- Recover coroplast sheets
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2. Awareness-raising, education, innovation
- On-site green squad
- Training on sustainable development for employees
- Communication strategy on sustainable initiatives
- Communications with stakeholders about sustainable development
- Report on sustainable development
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3. Greenhouse gas reduction
- Provide a shuttle service for employees, volunteers and athletes
- Support car-pooling by employees, volunteers and visitors
- Provide on-site accommodations for employees
- Report greenhouse gas emissions generated by employees, volunteers, athletes and visitors
- Symbolically offset greenhouse gas emissions that cannot be avoided
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4. Responsible energy use
- At least 80% of suppliers within 300 km of event site
- Green communication plan
- At least 80% renewable energy
- Priority to local products
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5. Community involvement and economic efficiency
- At least 5% of suppliers are non-profits or cooperatives
- Finance projects in the community
- Involve large numbers of volunteers
- Create contract jobs
- Worldwide media coverage
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6. Promotion of healthy lifestyles
- Organize amateur competitions connected to events
- Family activities
- Demos and sport clinics
Awards and distinctions
Our efforts have been rewarded!
2017
Gala Sports Québec - Ski Tour Canada
- Événement international de l'année
Les Vivats - Transat Québec Saint-Malo
- Prix Vivats Recyc-Québec - Gestion responsable des matières résiduelles
Fidéides - Ski Tour Canada
- Événement touristique de l'année
Cyclisme Canada - Vélirium
- Bâtisseur de l'année
2016
Transat Québec Saint-Malo
- Prix Mérites de la Fédération de voile du Québec
Cyclisme Canada - Vélirium
- Bâtisseur de l'année
2015
Prix Mérite cycliste québécois, Fédération québécoise des sports cyclistes
- Prix distinction
2014
Les Vivats (Loto-Québec award for responsible events) - Vélirium
- Waste matter award (finalist)
Prix Coup d'Éclat! - Événement du Vélirium
- Sensibilisation au développement durable
Coup d'Éclat award - Vélirium
- Award for raising awareness about sustainable development
2013
Les Vivats - Transat Québec Saint-Malo
- People’s choice award (candidate)
- Waste matter award (finalist)
Phénix environment award - Baie de Beauport, for driftwood recovery project
- Environmental achievement / corporate action category (finalist)
Jeunes Philanthropes award - Gestev
- 2013 Jeunes Philanthropes award
2012
Coup d'Éclat award - Transat Québec Saint-Malo
- Loto-Québec sponsorship award, grand prize
- Publicizing responsible actions award