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Getting Serious About Sustainable Event Design

PCMA Convene

Event organizers can decide which of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals Decide which of those 17 goals are most within their reach to accomplish and aligned with the mission of their organizations. You are a business event designer. Courtesy UN). Now is the time to raise the bar.” — Don Neal.

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Podcast: Pushing sustainability forwards

Event Industry News

Anna Abdelnoor, a freelance corporate event producer, is co-founder of the not for profit group Isla, which launched in September, focused on supporting and encouraging the event industry’s transition to sustainable working practices. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here.

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Focus on Sustainability: Marriott Bonvoy Events Embrace Innovative Practices in Meetings and Events

Smart Meetings

Throughout the travel industry, sustainability has become a primary focus for both guests and hospitality providers. Sustainability in hospitality is no longer a trend but rather a foundational set of practices, including for Marriott Bonvoy Events. It’s available in 11 languages, so it’s accessible globally.

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Top Sustainable Suppliers

Event Industry News

In this feature we showcase suppliers who are environmentally responsible and leading the way, check them out and be sure to contact them to help take your future events to the next level.

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Are Zero Waste and Emissions Festivals a Testing Ground for Sustainability in Events?

EventMB

The circular economy has been called the new paradigm in sustainability. According to Alexandre Lemille, managing director of Anthesis Group , a sustainability services company, the term circular refers to products that do not produce future waste or pollution either directly or indirectly. appeared first on Skift Meetings.

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Top 10 Sustainable Suppliers

Event Industry News

Sustainability is now top of the agenda when planning events and experiences. In this feature we showcase suppliers who are environmentally responsible and leading the way, check them out and be sure to contact them to help take your future events to the next level. BMA House – sustainable from every perspective.

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Major Events Firm Pushes Hard on Sustainability Certification

MeetingsNet

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Activate brought 274 Maritz team members and 377 supplier partners to Phoenix for education and networking; for 48 of those Maritz employees, a big focus was the sustainability course.