Bellagroup – one of Denmark’s leading businesses in the hotel, conference, event and hospitality sector – has announced its official certification as a B Corp, with Bella Center Copenhagen becoming the first major congress and exhibition venue to achieve the status.

B Corp Certification is achieved by companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Bellagroup’s achievement reflects its commitment to responsible hospitality, integrating sustainability throughout its operations.

Across its hotels and venues, Bellagroup has spent recent years intensifying its efforts to reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, strengthen community engagement, and enhance transparency. Amongst the most notable accomplishments is a 36 per cent reduction in group-wide Scope 1, 2 and 3 CO₂e emissions since 2019. A 16,000 square metre solar park covering more than a third of Bella Center’s electricity consumption, and a 10 per cent decrease in total waste last year.

“Becoming a B Corp marks a key milestone in our sustainability journey. We’re proud to set a positive example in the venue industry as a B Corp, and we look forward to taking part in the B Corp community as we continue working on our Responsible Hospitality agenda,” says Jesper Mark Dixen, CEO of Bellagroup.

“We’re delighted to welcome Bellagroup to the B Corp community. By joining the global B Corp movement, Bellagroup sets a powerful example for their industry, leading the way and showing how a congress and exhibition venue can contribute to positive change. They’ll be a strong addition to both our Nordic and global community, standing alongside pioneering businesses across sectors that are collectively working toward an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy,” says Gitte Rosholm, B Lab Nordics manager.

This certification sends a signal to Bellagroup’s clients, partners and guests around the world that sustainability is not an afterthought, but an integral part of the business model. The B Corp framework emphasizes transparency, accountability and continuous improvement in the way the company approaches governance, community, environment, and customers.

For event planners, hotel guests and corporate customers, this means working with a partner committed to measurable positive impact.

Highlights of Bellagroup’s sustainability journey
  • The installation of a 16,000 square metre solar panel park at Bella Center Copenhagen covering 36 per cent of the venue’s annual electricity consumption.
  • A reduction of 36 per cent in absolute CO₂e emissions from 2019 to 2024.
  • A 10 per cent reduction in waste consumption across the group from 2023 to 2024.
  • More than 10,000 employee training hours in 2024 and over 60 different nationalities represented across the workforce.
  • SBTi confirmed targets for net zero by 2050, with 60 per cent Scope 1 and 2, and 46 per cent Scope 3 reductions by 2030.