CSR seminar: why Beaune and VOCO make it the ideal destination?

Companies are now integrating environmental, social, and ethical issues into the heart of their strategies. CSR seminars are thus emerging as a preferred format for uniting teams, transmitting values, and fostering long-term employee engagement. At the center of this dynamic, Beaune—capital of Burgundy wines and a city committed to sustainable development—stands out as a leading destination. And among the establishments best suited to this new demand, the modern, eco-responsible, and fully equipped VOCO Beaune hotel is a natural choice.

What is a CSR seminar and why has it become essential?

A new way to engage teams

A CSR seminar aims to encourage companies to reflect on their impact: environment, inclusion, consumption, mobility, and local engagement. It's a time when employees experience, learn, and embrace sustainable practices.

A powerful tool for strengthening team cohesion

By placing social responsibility at the heart of the event, companies make their seminars more meaningful:

• Strengthened cohesion,
• Increased motivation,
• Pride of belonging,
• Concrete and measurable results.

A strong trend in HR and CSR policies

Many companies are now integrating a "sustainable" criterion into their choice of venue, activities, and accommodation. Beaune and VOCO fully embrace this trend.

Why organize a CSR seminar in Beaune?

A city committed to sustainable development

Beaune has distinguished itself through:

• Its policy for protecting vineyard landscapes,
• Its environmental initiatives (soft mobility, recycling, water management),
• Its local initiatives promoting short supply chains,
• A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This culture of respect for the land and natural resources creates an ideal setting for a CSR seminar.

A unique natural environment for a responsible seminar

Nestled between vineyards, authentic villages, and verdant hills, Beaune offers the perfect setting for:

• Nature-based team-building workshops,
• Educational hikes,
• Meetings with committed producers,
• Raising awareness about biodiversity and climate.
• An easily accessible destination suitable for groups

Located 2 hours from Paris by TGV (via Dijon), Beaune offers easy and responsible access, particularly for companies wishing to reduce long-distance air travel.

VOCO Beaune: The Ideal Hotel for a CSR Seminar

A modern establishment with an eco-responsible positioning. The VOCO brand, part of the IHG group, is distinguished by its sustainable approach:

• Waste reduction,
• Eco-efficient water management,
• Responsible materials,
• Catering committed to short supply chains.
• VOCO Beaune fully embodies this philosophy while offering a high level of comfort.
• Rooms perfectly suited for sustainable seminars

The hotel offers modular, bright rooms equipped with energy-efficient technology and designed to minimize its environmental footprint.

Ideal for:

• Participatory workshops,
• Conferences,
• Brainstorming sessions,
• Strategic presentations on CSR.

Accommodation, catering, and services focused on responsibility

VOCO Beaune emphasizes:

• Sustainable, high-end bedding,
• A commitment to green housekeeping,
• Local, seasonal, and high-quality cuisine,
• Collaborative spaces that promote eco-friendly internal mobility.

Complete alignment between CSR values and hospitality.

The best CSR activities to organize around VOCO Beaune

Responsible wine workshops

Discover committed wineries, biodynamic wines, educational visits… A Burgundian classic, but with a sustainable twist.

• Nature team-building activities
• Guided hikes through the vineyards,
• Biodiversity workshops,

Responsible outdoor challenges.

• Meetings with local stakeholders
• Producers, artisans, environmental associations: perfect for strengthening ties to the region.
• Responsible group experiences
• Sustainable group cooking,
• Climate Fresk workshop,
• Zero waste workshop,
• Soft mobility workshops.

All compatible with a stay at VOCO Beaune.

Why Burgundy is the perfect region for a sustainable seminar

A culture of terroir aligned with CSR. For centuries, Burgundy has cultivated resource management, quality, and respect for the environment. A truly sustainable philosophy ahead of its time.

A network of committed businesses, winemakers, and local stakeholders

The region is a pioneer in:

• Responsible viticulture,
• Sustainable gastronomy,
• Short supply chains,
• The management of heritage landscapes.

An authentic destination far removed from standardized seminars

Burgundy allows you to organize an event on a human scale, in the heart of a living heritage—the antithesis of an impersonal seminar in a major city.

In conclusion: Beaune + VOCO = the ideal combination for a successful CSR seminar

Organizing a CSR seminar at VOCO Beaune allows you to perfectly align your company's objectives with a region deeply rooted in a sustainable approach. Between nature, responsible gastronomy, heritage, accessibility, and modern infrastructure, the destination ticks all the boxes for an engaged, authentic, and inspiring corporate seminar. VOCO Beaune offers the perfect setting to bring your employees together while giving meaning to your CSR approach.