EventMB

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: OVG plans to certify more than 60 convention venues to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards in a phased approach. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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EventMB

JANUARY 31, 2024

Skift Take: Much like sea levels around the world, the importance of sustainability continues to rise, with properties seeking to obtain the coveted LEED certification to highlight eco-friendly practices and policies. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: Visit Denver is the first destination organization to achieve the Event Industry Council’s highest sustainability event standards ranking. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings This certification casts those who just greenwash aside and spotlights those doing the work.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: Sustainability and building a lasting legacy are reshaping the selection process for future Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games host destinations. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way? Tips and methods for producing greener events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In 2023, Smart Meetings released a stream of multimedia resources for planners to learn about sustainability in the world of events. This year, sustainability was just as much about education and how-to’s as it was about why it’s important to be sustainable. We know sustainability is important.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: Cities from around the world demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental change as they compete against each other to top this coveted destination sustainability ranking. Miguel Neves and Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

JANUARY 10, 2024

Skift Take: As planners look to track event sustainability, selecting the right venue can go a long way to reducing any meeting's environmental impact. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

Stephanie Miller, sustainability concierge, will guide hotel guests to their most sustainable visits Marriott Marquis Washington, DC is one of the District of Columbia’s largest LEED Silver-certified hotels, and true to its green nature, it has rolled out a new sustainability program , right in time for its 10th anniversary.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Skift Take: Sydney is creating a legacy of sustainability and inclusion built upon providing and tracking the positive impact of business events. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Virgin Atlantic Airlines announced in late November that it will be the first carrier to operate a trans-Atlantic jumbo-jet flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel—a mix of used cooking oil, animal fat, and agricultural waste. No firm date has been set, but it is expected to happen in the next several weeks.

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EventMB

AUGUST 17, 2022

Skift Take: A comprehensive menu of sustainable initiatives at event venues continues to grow and although they are mostly positive, many are also confusing. The nuanced differences must be kept in mind. — Allan Lynch Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Skift Take: America’s Playground is moving beyond leisure tourism to become a modern home for meetings and events based on the values of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Olivia Squire Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MPI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A cross-section of meeting industry leaders—including members of MPI’s Sustainability Advisory Committee—share recent, successful sustainability trends or initiatives that have impressed them.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The event will also feature a co-located sustainability and climate tech conference. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: The next edition of PCMA's European gathering will take place in Barcelona in 2024.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Skift Take: In this episode of the Event Manager we discuss sustainable growth through innovation with Angeles Moreno, Country Manager Spain at AIM Group International. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2024

The city’s main hubs for meetings and conventions, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, has acquired several certifications showcasing the city’s commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable practices, including the Santa Clara County Green Business and California Green Business Innovator certifications. of meeting space.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: With corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals taking center stage, meeting and event professionals will need to prioritize stronger sustainability measures while carefully tracking their impact. Hilton Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

Meeting Room of the Future Trends Report Offers Roadmap for More Climate-Friendly Practices We’ve heard it before: Climate sustainability is a pressing issue. It permeates so many parts of our lives; inevitably, that includes meetings. Accessibility came in first, followed closely by human sustainability.

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Gallus Events

APRIL 8, 2022

The Sustainable UK Events Industry 2050 – A reality or just a dream? The size of the industry ensures that the issue of sustainability is essential for the global economy, the members of society who support and attend events, and the companies, organisations, and individuals that organise events. So how do we get there?

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EventMB

JUNE 1, 2022

As the business events community gathers in Germany for the 20 th anniversary of IMEX Frankfurt, not only is there a focus on reconnecting after being away for two years but on sustainability as well. It uses the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a guide with the help of its sustainability consultants MeetGreen. “We

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Sustainability has come to the events world, but let’s be real: Our to-do lists are full, our schedules are crammed, and our lives are busy. The measure of an organization’s sustainability is based on reporting of activities that lower its emissions. Sustainability promises should not be embellished or overstated.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Meeting and event planners need to be aware of the values their organizations, companies, and clients want to demonstrate to their stakeholders. The LEED Platinum Oregon Convention Center (OCC) guarantees that you will have a sustainable event. Plan with Confidence The focus on gathering responsibly has never been in the spotlight.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Skift Take: Record attendance and buyer numbers are positive signs for an industry looking beyond recovery and towards sustained growth. Miguel Neves and Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Skift Take: Sustainability in the meetings and events industry is not often linked to a cultural and social focus. However, Destination Canada Business Events is changing that. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Skift Take: As sustainability becomes increasingly vital in the world of meetings and events, planners and destination marketing organizations must adopt a strategic approach to improving their practices. Destination Canada Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At Resource Design SA we design, develop and provide innovative sustainable solutions that offer the exhibitions industry eco-friendly financially viable alternatives. We are introducing this unique product to the UK market to meet the growing demand for more sustainable products. Meeting Rooms. Ideal for: Convex’s.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Collaborate with local suppliers for fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. Read More : Mindful Meetings for the Full Mind Meaning : A key component is feeling connected to something bigger than yourself as an individual. The post 7 Ways to Embed Wellness in Your Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Andrea Doyle and Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: It is estimated that events produce ten percent of the world’s carbon. Imagine the difference the industry could make if it significantly reduced its carbon footprint.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) and beam, formerly HBAA, which represents events, meetings and the accommodation sector, will partner Event Sustainability Live (ESL) at London ExCeL this month.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 1, 2024

In the dynamic world of event planning, where creativity meets execution, there’s a growing trend that’s reshaping the industry: sustainability. This shift towards eco-friendly and sustainable event planning is not just a fad ; it’s a necessary evolution in how we approach our profession.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

An event can’t be cost-effective, sustainable and still decent. The post New Sustainable Event Management (2018 Edition): A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Surely something has got to give? We have set out to show you that this isn’t true, […].

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Your business is becoming more eco-conscious; the demand for green and sustainable brand experiences is growing. Your schedule of events needs to meet public consciousness and you want to make positive decisions in line with your CSR commitments. At first glance, squaring the sustainability circle can seem impossible.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 17, 2023

One of Carolina Goradesky’s first assignments as PCMA’s new head of sustainability was taking part in a sustainability session at PCMA EduCon 2023. It was not by coincidence that she now heads up global sustainability for PCMA, she said — “it was a strategic decision.”

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