CSR-DECLARATION INKOM Introduction week Maastricht
By means of this CSR statement, the INKOM introduction week Maastricht indicates that sustainability and
corporate social responsibility are highly valued at its events. The INKOM would also like to make an active contribution to the sustainability ambitions of Maastricht University, Zuyd University and the municipality of Maastricht. One of the spearheads of the Working Group INKOM 2023 is therefore make an important contribution to the debate about sustainability within Maastricht (student) life. As the organization of the INKOM we try to limit the impact of the event on the environment as much as possible.
contain the impact of the event on the environment as much as possible and to stimulate social connection between and with students.
The thinking behind our efforts is twofold: on the one hand we try to reduce the ecological footprint of the INKOM and on the other hand, we try to create awareness among students. In order to maintain our interest in CSR and sustainability to always be able to emphasize our importance, a sustainability team will bewill be appointed. In this way, CSR and sustainability will also continue to play an important continue to play an important role.
Measures we take are:
- We mainly work together with companies in the immediate area in order in this way companies in the event industry of South Limburg to continue to promote.
- The organization itself, participants and cooperation partners will be informed that we are corporate social responsibility and are concerned with sustainability. We will do this through information on the website, newsletters, transfers and during our events ourselves.
- We always strive to take the Maastricht resident into account as much as possible. Thus, we invite them to various events and do everything we can to prevent inconvenience. This includes timely distribution of letters regarding the event, but also compliance with the maximum permitted noise level. At certain events, we give small or starting organizations the opportunity to promote themselves atour event at a reduced rate.
- We constantly consider the environment by encouraging our cooperation partners to socially responsible business practices and sustainable operations. This includes theuse of the right generators, fire extinguishers with an eco-label and printed materials that are printed on responsible paper.
The physical carrying of the items listed below is not permitted on INKOM grounds:
a. Stickers and paste tattoos
b. Plastic balloons
c. Confetti and other plastic single-use party materials
- Waste reduction and waste separation is taken very seriously within the INKOM. For the events we use reusable cups whenever possible. We discourage the use of disposables and facilitate separate collection of waste. We also work with a waste waste processing company that takes care of recycling waste.
- Finally, we work together with MECC Maastricht, which since 2010 has been in possession of the 'golden Green Key' quality mark. They are fully committed to corporate entrepreneurship and sustainability
10 May 2023, Maastricht
Mirjam Harbers
Chairman working group INKOM 2023
