Our awards and certifications

Congress Messe Innsbruck’s success story is reflected in the satisfaction of our customers and their participants, visitors and guests. Awards are a special form of appreciation and contribute to raising awareness of the services we offer to our customers. It’s only with a well trained and professional team that outstanding success such as the bestowal of the Apex Award for the "Congress Centre of the Year" can be achieved. They also enable us to demonstrate our professional and unwavering commitment by means of a series of certifications, for example in the areas of sustainability and social responsibility.

2024 | Certification as a Klimabündnis company
2023 | “Green Meetings & Green Events” recertification
2020 | “Green Location” recertification
2022 | Green Globe certification
2016 | “Green Location” certification
2012 | Austrian Congress Award
2011 | “Green Meetings & Green Events” certification
2005 | Apex Award "Congress Centre of the Year 2005" (2nd place)
2001 | Apex Award "Congress Centre of the Year 2001" (1st place)
2000 | Apex Award "Congress Centre of the Year 2000" (3rd place)
1998 | "Golden Wheelchair" for user-friendly facilities for the disabled
1997 | Apex Award "Creative Excellence - Congress Brochure"
1997 | Tirolissimo 1. Place Category "Advertising Campaign"
1997 | Apex Award "Creative Excellence - Online Electronic Media"
1997 | City of Innsbruck Environment Prize
1996 | Tirolissimo 1. Place Category "New Media"

Klimabündnis

Due to its continuous efforts in sustainability management, Congress und Messe Innsbruck GmbH (CMI) with its three versatile event venues Congress Innsbruck, Messe Innsbruck and congresspark igls has been accepted into the Klimabündnis / Climate Alliance network. This confirms the company's implementation to date and demonstrates its ongoing commitment to comprehensive sustainability goals. Congress und Messe Innsbruck GmbH (CMI) has been confirmed in its commitment to sustainability by joining the Klimabündnis Tirol network of companies. Admission was preceded by an in-depth climate check. In October 2024, CMI was awarded the Klimabündnis certificate.

Green Globe

Green Globe is the top global programme for the travel and tourism industry. It certifies companies in terms of their sustainability and evaluates environmental friendliness, social responsibility and economic efficiency. This standard provides an industry-appropriate framework for comprehensive assessments and promotes environmental, social and economic sustainability, comprising around 300 criteria. Independent certification is carried out by accredited auditors who help to continuously improve performance and support companies on their way to a more sustainable future.

Austrian Eco Label

In recent years, Congress Messe Innsbruck has continuously invested in sustainability. This can be seen through the measures it has implemented, such as using a cooling and heat recovery system, which contributes to energy savings, as well as installing a smart system for hot water processing. As far back as 1997, we were already being recognised for our outstanding energy management and have been pioneering new innovations ever since.

Green location

The Congress Messe Innsbruck locations have been certified with the Austrian Eco Label as “Green Locations“. In terms of international recognition, we were awarded the “Green Globe” sustainability certificate. Congress Messe Innsbruck is also certified for “Green Meetings & Green Events” and is also authorised to certify your event. We would be happy to advise you on how to run your event as a “Green Meeting” or “Green Event”. Read more about the criteria and requirements.