La Villa le Cercle, a committed and secure event site
The eco responsible
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The C.I.D certified ISO 20121
Sustainable development is at the heart of the development strategy of the Palais des Congrès de Deauville, steered by the management and the CSR department of the CID. The teams integrate the notion of “eco-responsibility” into each of their actions, and are aware of the need to support event organisers in their efforts to protect the environment
Initially certified to ISO 9001, a standard focused on the quality management system, the C.I.D – Palais des congrès de Deauville – turned in 2018 to an international standard specifically aimed at event organisers. ISO 20121 provides guidelines and best practices for managing the social, economic and environmental impact of events and, more broadly, of the C.I.D. – Palais des Congrès de Deauville. With its specific and measurable actions the teams work each year to reduce the carbon footprint of the events that are organised.
- With responsible buying and sustainable catering: supplies are made using a short circuit system, with local service providers, reusable or recyclable cutlery.
- The improvement in waste management: The Villa Le Cercle in Deauville scrupulously respects waste sorting regulations using 5 flows (paper, cardboard, plastic, wood, glass and metal).
Thanks to the ideal location of the Villa le Cercle in Deauvilleeverything can be done by foot,, event organisers and participants benefit from exceptional infrastructures accessible in a few minutes: hotel rooms, restaurants, shops, beach, marina, tennis, cultural centre, thalasso, equestrian centre, not forgetting the famous Planches de Deauville… The all-walk event is a major asset in Deauville as a destination.
The event management teams at the C.I.D. – Palais des congrès de Deauville – help each event organiser to use the Performance Calculator “CLEO” . This calculator enables them to evaluate the economic, social and environmental impacts and spin-offs of all types of events : conventions, seminars, gala evenings, study days, etc.u
Deauville – An innovative and sustainable destination
The France Congress and Events Network gathers around 50 towns that host congresses and events. It is at the origin of the Innovative Sustainable Destination initiative. This initiative concerns ISO 20121 certified actors who wish to broaden their actions to support sustainable tourism in their region, and to provide structure and best practice in a recognised framework. The framework lists 26 actions grouped into 8 points:
- Governing and transparency,
- sustainable mobility,
- responsible consumption and the fight against waste,
- inclusion,
- heritage preservation,
- sustainable innovation,
- implication of professionals and tourists
- and the security of the public.
Deauville is amongst one of the first destinations to be recognised for its dedication and its action plan in favour of sustainable tourism, both for pleasure and for business, and a policy of eco responsible events.
The Villa Le Cercle, certified Safe Congress and Securi-site
In December 2018, the CID in Deauville became the first site in Normandy to be securi-site certified. This certification shows the awareness that the teams have concerning safety and security in conjunction with the town of Deauville and the police force. Insuring the security of the participants during the events organised at the Villa Le Cercle is part of the daily priorities.
The key points of the Securi-site initiative
- Cooperation between the prefecture, the police, the municipality of Deauville and the CID.
- A unique internal advisor
- Service providers who are committed to safety and security at all stages of the protocol
- The site under video surveillance cameras
- Simulations and regular safety exercises
- Annual reevaluation of the securi-site compliance
Since April 2021, the Villa Le Cercle has been certified Safe Congress thanks to its perfect adaptation to health and safety standards. The teams at the CID- The Deauville Congress Centre- are prepared to welcome clients in best health conditions with a protocol based on the adherence to the event industry framework and the current state regulations: The teams work with the organisers and the service providers present at the event to insure maximum health and safety standards.
In compliance with the health and safety framework, all the necessary sanitary measures are put into place to allow the event organisers and the delegates to meet up in peace of mind.
Shared values for a unique event
“The definition of our challenges concerning environmental, social and economic issues is that of improving ourselves and respecting the principles of vigilance, inclusion, integrity and transparence that are inherently part of our activity. As Director, I am committed to providing the necessary resources to make sure that we reach our objectives, in collaboration with our partners and in the respect of sustainable management integrated into our events.”
The CID – Deauville Congress Centre- aims to host, organise and create business events within its premises with the collaboration of its teams and its partners and in the respect of its values:
