Christmas parties are becoming more and more trendy. Last year, one in two employees wanted a Christmas party with their colleagues. But how exactly can you make it sustainable?

1. fun should be

Whether it's going out to eat or a joint sporting activity: the sustainable fun of the employees should be at the forefront. After all, the Christmas party is one thing above all: a successful team-building measure. 

2. charitable events

Charitable organizations in particular can often use support for activities, subject to prior agreement. Maybe it's enough to bake cookies among colleagues and distribute them to previously contacted organizations.

3. christmas handicraft hour

Why not make a family celebration out of the Christmas party? Christmas tree decorations or gingerbread houses can be made together. The only thing needed are instructions and crafting utensils and the time together can begin.

4. eat together, but sustainably

If a visit to a restaurant is being considered as a Christmas party, sustainability can be considered when choosing a restaurant. If sustainable restaurants with regional and seasonal selection are used, this usually not only tastes better, but also has a positive effect on the carbon footprint of the Christmas party.

5 But a buffet?

Then it's best to use your own tableware. So you can do without paper plates and plastic dishes and it saves a lot of disposable waste.

6. form car pools

No matter where and when - even before the actual celebration begins, you can do something good for the environment. For example, employees can form car pools or use shared cabs to get to their destination together. This not only saves on travel costs, but also on emissions. Even better, of course, is to use public transportation.

In order to successfully counteract the climate crisis, more than just a sustainable Christmas party is needed in the long term. The first step is and remains the holistic reduction of greenhouse gases. Read here how companies can get started here!