Sustainability

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October 15, 2026New sustainability handbook targets professional congress organisersA new handbook aims to help professional congress organisers (PCOs) turn sustainability commitments into practical action.Read More

10 ways to create inclusive events

August 11, 202210 ways to create inclusive eventsWe focus on the environmental aspects of sustainable events, but social capital—referring to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion—is another important sustainability pillar.

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August 4, 2022Sustainability: meeting planners more focused on DEI than ‘environmental impact’Meeting planners are more likely to focus on ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ (DEI) than tackling their environmental impact

ExCeL London

August 1, 2022ExCeL London becomes carbon neutralExCeL London has taken a significant step on its journey to net zero by becoming carbon neutral certified.

Now or never

July 22, 2022Now or neverWe answer the 20 most pressing environmental questions facing associations and meeting planners...

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July 19, 2022Environment: 65% of associations don't think impact of meetings ‘very important’Associations are reverting to business as usual when it comes to their international meetings, survey suggests

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July 18, 2022‘Fewer, deeper sessions’ as Association World Congress returns to in-personSenior association executives and event specialists will meet in Lisbon this year for the first in-person edition of Associations World Congress in more than three years

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July 7, 2022Aging association opts for Oz - and NZ! - following joint bidAn international association is holding a pre-congress leadership summit 1,200 miles away from the main event following a joint bid from Australia and New Zealand.

Manchester University

June 23, 2022Conference explores nexus between energy and societyAcademics met to discuss how best to move towards a low carbon future at an energy conference in Manchester.

Vancouver Conference and Exhibition Centre

June 2, 2022Sustainability: Canada wants to create 'marker for change' for international meetingsAn ambitious plan to reduce the environmental harm caused by business events – including international association conferences – has been launched in Canada.

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May 26, 2022Planning: Copenhagen publishes updated sustainability guideA newly refreshed guide will help association meeting planners reduce their carbon footprint and reduce consumption when convening in Copenhagen. Show More