Making the ephemeral sustainable
An ISO 20121 certified organisation
As a major player in business tourism and events in Bordeaux for over 100 years, we host nearly 300 events a year in our 5 exceptional venues: the Parc des Expositions, the Palais des Congrès, the Palais 2 l'Atlantique, the Centre de Congrès Cité Mondiale and Hangar 14.
At Beam, we're convinced that events can be a powerful lever for positive transformation. Our ambition is to create memorable experiences while minimizing our environmental impact and strengthening our local roots.
ISO 20121 certified, we place sustainable development at the heart of our strategy and our events.
89%
of our waste recycled
12
solidarity actions organised each year
75%
of our key partners are local
91
gender equality index
100%
green energy including 20 hectares of solar panels
92%
of our employees enjoy their working environment
Responsible waste management at the heart of our approach
At Beam, we pursue an active policy of waste reduction and recovery. This involves a number of concrete actions: water fountains to limit the use of plastics, the end of disposable crockery, sustainable telephony equipment, reduced carpeting and committed caterers for our events.
We have also deployed sorting stations at all our sites, and work with specialized partners to optimize waste recovery, including through channels adapted to our specific event requirements.
In 2024, 89% of the 866 tonnes of waste generated was recycled through materials or energy recovery.
At Beam, we place energy efficiency at the heart of our environmental approach. Our fleet of 60,000 photovoltaic panels and our use of 100% green electricity illustrate this commitment. We also optimize our energy consumption through high-performance equipment, careful management of interior temperatures and automated lighting systems.
In terms of water management, we use water from the lake to water our green spaces, and have installed an anti-leakage system for rapid detection.
At Beam, we take concrete action to limit our carbon emissions. We encourage soft mobility with an overhaul workshop for employee bicycles, a 50% subsidy for public transport season tickets, and a fleet of electric vehicles and bicycles for intra-site travel.
For our visitors, we encourage shared transport via partnerships with mobility players and a car-sharing platform dedicated to certain events. In 2025, we plan to assess the carbon footprint of our events in order to offset their impact.
At Beam, we take concrete action to protect the environment. On our Parc des Expositions site, the installation of beehives through a partnership with a beekeeper contributes to the preservation of bees and local biodiversity. We also take care to reduce the use of chemicals in the maintenance of our sites, to limit our impact on ecosystems and preserve the quality of our environment.
At Beam, we are committed to local involvement. By working with the city of Bordeaux, its institutions and local businesses, we are actively contributing to its attractiveness and dynamism. This commitment is also reflected in our responsible purchasing policy, which gives priority to local players in order to support a more sustainable economy that is firmly rooted in its environment.
At Beam, solidarity comes to life through concrete actions: welcoming Voltali, a guide dog for the blind, thanks to the commitment of an employee, supporting the Télémaque association to promote equal opportunities, taking part in the Pink Ribbon Challenge, collecting donations for the Restos du Cœur and donating blood. All these initiatives reflect our desire to work together for a more inclusive and supportive society.
We highlight the richness of our region by promoting local culture. At our events, we give visibility to local associations and products. We also aim to personalise our sites so that they reflect the identity and appeal of Bordeaux as a destination. A strong commitment to showcasing our local roots.
At Beam, we place responsibility at the heart of our actions and want to involve our local partners in this approach.
In 2025, we are launching Business Partners Day, a high point dedicated to highlighting our CSR commitments, sharing best practice and strengthening our collaboration with all our stakeholders.
From the moment they join the Group, all our employees benefit from an induction programme to help them discover our culture, our businesses and our values. Throughout their career, they are supported in their professional development through ongoing training, functional or hierarchical mobility, and concrete career development opportunities.
BEAM is committed to making it easier to reconcile personal and professional life, while reducing the environmental impact of transport, and offers its employees the opportunity to work from home one day a week and to work flexible hours.
Our CSR commitment is built with and thanks to our employees. A dedicated information meeting gives everyone a better understanding of the issues at stake and the actions being taken. To take things further, a collective vote is organised to involve all employees in the allocation of our sponsorship budget. Finally, an ideas box is available to encourage all initiatives: everyone, whatever their position or department, can freely suggest actions to be carried out to promote a positive impact.
Throughout the year, our employees take part in recognised solidarity events to actively support social, humanitarian and environmental causes.
Whether it's the Pink Ribbon challenge, food collections, blood donations or other initiatives, everyone has the opportunity to get involved in a practical way, according to their own sensibilities.
These actions, driven by our collective energy, demonstrate our shared desire to act responsibly and in a spirit of solidarity, above and beyond our professional activities.
Everyone's well-being is at the heart of our collective success, so it's essential to raise our employees' awareness of the professional issues that concern them: adopting the right postures on a daily basis to protect our health, recognising and preventing harassment in all its forms, and identifying the signs of fatigue and burn-out before they become obstacles.
Because inclusion is one of our values, we also raise awareness of disability issues among our employees throughout the year. A dedicated working group supports this ambition and proposes concrete actions: participative challenges, introductions to sign language, inspiring testimonials, and discussion time around visible and invisible disabilities.
The aim of these initiatives is to change attitudes, remove taboos and create a truly inclusive environment where everyone can find their place.
Gender Equality Index 2026 (2025 data)
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These results underline our ongoing commitment to parity and the promotion of equal opportunities within Beam.
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