Sustainability
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IMEX Group continues commitment to sustainability best practice by encouraging exhibitors to make Sustainable Exhibiting Pledge
Summary:IMEX in Frankfurt has invited exhibitors at this year’s show (21 -23 May) to make a Sustainable Exhibiting Pledge as it continues to increase its commitment to demonstrating and leading through best practice in sustainability.24th Apr, 2019Category: - Magazine:Image:
Palais des congrès de Montréal to support the United Nations’ Agenda for Sustainable Development
Summary:In keeping with its ongoing commitment to sustainability, the Palais des congrès de Montréal is proud to announce it is joining the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In doing so, it plans to change the course of events by implementing tangible actions aimed at reducing its environmental footprint and that of its users, in order to better its impact on society and the community.24th Apr, 2019Category: - Magazine:Image:
Innovation and insights at your fingertips
Sub-Title:Hamburg Convention Bureau launches online city tour showcasing future-focused strengths for plannersSummary:Hamburg is a hotbed for innovation with cutting-edge companies, pioneering start-ups and a new sustainable urban development. This adds up to a wide variety of venues, experts and activities for planners interested in green meetings and the latest thinking.25th Feb, 2019Category: - Magazine:Image:
Messe Frankfurt expands electromobility on the exhibition grounds
Summary:Messe Frankfurt Group deploys StreetScooter for zero-emission deliveries on the Frankfurt exhibition grounds. The electric vehicles are being used for Messe Frankfurt exhibitors and visitors as part of a two-year trial.24th Jan, 2019Category: - Magazine:Image:
ExCeL London launches ‘No Plastic’ campaign
Summary:ExCeL outlines the steps the venue is taking to tackle the global issue of single-use plastic24th Jan, 2019Category: - Magazine:Image:
Prague Congress Centre without waste
Summary:More than 60% of waste was saved at the first completely sustainable event which took place at the Prague Congress Centre (PCC) to the occasion of awarding the “TOP Responsible Company”.5th Dec, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Melbourne is Number One in Asia-Pacific for Sustainability
Summary:Melbourne has been ranked the number one sustainable city in the Asia-Pacific region for business events in the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) for the second consecutive year.19th Nov, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Helsinki ranks 5th in sustainability among congress cities
Summary:Helsinki has once again earned international recognition as a destination for congresses and meetings. The Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Leadership Awards were presented at the 57th International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Congress in Dubai on 14 November. This year’s winner was Gothenburg, while Helsinki shared fifth place with Uppsala. Last year, Helsinki was ranked in 6th position.16th Nov, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Gothenburg tops world sustainability rankings for third consecutive year
Summary:For the third year in a row, Gothenburg has come out on top when it comes to sustainability, according to Global Destination Sustainability Index 2018, which was revealed on Wednesday. This is a broad international ranking of sustainability work being done in 50 world cities.15th Nov, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Sustainability driving force as Gothenburg launches new tourism strategy
Summary:Open to the world – inclusive, green and dynamic, is the vision for Gothenburg. For two years in a row the city has been named world leader by Global Destinations Sustainability Index (GDSI). With its new tourism strategy, Gothenburg aims to step up the work even further.17th Oct, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
The Hague promotes ground-breaking innovations at sea
Summary:The city of The Hague is showcasing its strong commitment to environmental sustainability by supporting local initiatives that strive for building a better world. As ‘city by the sea’ The Hague sheds a light on maritime innovation makers by giving them a stage at this year’s The Hague Awards.18th Sep, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
New video about the Vacuum Insulation Panels industry available!
Summary:VIPA International is proud to announce the release of a new promotional video about the Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) industry, created in an effort to raise awareness about the different applications of VIPs and the benefits they bring.17th Sep, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Adelaide Convention Centre and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre are first in the world to achieve EarthCheck Platinum
Sub-Title:The certification recognises best practice in environmental, community and business sustainability!Summary:Australia reaffirms its global sustainability leadership in the business events space with the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) and Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC) becoming the first venues in the world to achieve the coveted EarthCheck Platinum Certification.29th Aug, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
ICC Sydney Pioneers Plastic Bottle Waste Reduction in Events Sector
Summary:International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has today announced more than a million plastic water bottles have been saved through its partnership with Sydney Water, reflecting the venue’s ongoing commitment to reducing its ecological footprint.23rd Jul, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Wonderful Copenhagen appoints sustainability profile to develop new sustainability strategy
Summary:Copenhagen is among the world’s most sustainable tourism destinations4th Jul, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Planting with a Purpose to Grow Awareness of World Environment Day 2018
Summary:In conjunction with World Environment Day 2018, close to 60 of theKuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s team members spent the morning planting a variety of flora around the venue. In line with this year’s theme, ‘Beating Plastic Pollution’,the planting materials used were made from recycled plastic.5th Jun, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
The start-up, CarbonCloud, is being awarded a grant by the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre
Summary:The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre is awarding a grant to CarbonCloud for their innovation, CarbonAte, which enables restaurants to calculate the climate impact of their food. The grant is SEK 100,000, and a part of the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre’s 100 year anniversary celebration. The aim of the grant is to foster the meetings industry.5th Jun, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Carbon Free Island Jeju - Fleet of 20 electric buses launched on Udo Island
Summary:20 pure electric buses have been launched on Udo Island. While the buses were first introduced earlier in the year, the official launch was held on April 10. According to BYD, the company who makes the buses, this is the largest project of its kind in Northeast Asia.30th Apr, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Will the carving of Donald Trump’s face on an arctic iceberg melt or last for a thousand years?
Summary:Project Trumpmore is aiming to demonstrate climate change in a monumental way. A Finnish NGO wants to commission a 115-foot tall ice sculpture of Donald Trump’s face in the arctic region to demonstrate that climate change is happening. Like the former US presidents on Mount Rushmore, Donald Trump will have his face carved onto an arctic glacier, in order for it to melt.27th Apr, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Euclid Summit 2018 to Take Place in The Hague
Summary:The Euclid Summit 2018 will take place at the Hilton in The Hague on 11 and 12 April.16th Mar, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Euclid Summit 2018 to Take Place in The Hague
Summary:The Euclid Summit 2018 will take place at the Hilton in The Hague on 11 and 12 April.16th Mar, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Respect for Environment Pays off
Summary:The Prague Congress Centre was perceived by the public as a giant who devours an endless amount of energy. But it is not true. Sustainable development and energy saving are clear priorities of the current centre.2nd Aug, 2017Category: - Magazine:Image:
Helsinki Airport goes solar energy
Sub-Title:Finavia supports the international climate agreement through its climate programmeSummary:Finavia, the operator of Helsinki Airport, has decided to speed up its ambitious climate programme. The aim of the programme is to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions caused by the operations of all of the company's 21 airports to zero by 2020. Through its airport network, Finavia is a key party to the commitment of European airport companies to have 100 carbon-neutral airports in Europe by 2030.13th Jun, 2017Category: - Magazine:Image:
Glasgow Convention Bureau launches new green campaign to grow sustainable business tourism
Summary:Glasgow has unveiled at IMEX a new ‘green conventions team’ which will champion the city’s credentials as a world-leader in sustainable business tourism.19th May, 2017Category: - Magazine:Image:
Business Events CSR Initiatives Bring Sustainable Change to Local Communities
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Summary:28th December 2016, Kuching: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes attached to Business Events pave a global roadmap to drive sustainable change and development for the local community, and bring Sarawak and the world closer together.28th Dec, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Sustainable Brands in Copenhagen
Summary:Branded as the “capital of sustainable meetings”, Copenhagen welcomed the Sustainable Brands conference with open arms.18th Oct, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
SACEOS launches certification to promote sustainable practice
Summary:Singapore industry association’s MICE sustainability certification encourages greater adoption and practice of environmental guidelines.7th Sep, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Digital Strategy: Driving Sustainability
Summary:Over 7 years ago when the events industry really started to talk about “hybrid meetings”, there was a sense of a huge tsunami of technology that would hit us and destroy the meetings industry as we know.6th Sep, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Creating more sustainable, healthy and prosperous destinations
Summary:By 2050 70% of the world`s population of almost 10 billion people will live in cities. It is becoming increasingly critical for association executives to broaden their agendas to include strategies to help their organisation and its members become part of the ecosystem focused on creating more sustainable, healthy and prosperous cities.21st Jun, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
MCI - Navigating the labyrinth of sustainability tax regulation and incentives
Summary:It’s clear to see that governments and cities around the world are introducing more sustainability taxes, legislation and incentives. The key question though is - what role do associations play to support members to navigate this increasingly complex regulatory environment?30th Mar, 2016Category:
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