Sustainability

SEG launch

May 20, 2026'Unified' sustainability framework launched for business events industryThe Sustainable Event Goals (SEGs), unveiled during IMEX Frankfurt, are designed to translate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into practical guidance for event organisersRead More

COP what Uniting the world to tackle climate change

October 27, 2021COP what Uniting the world to tackle climate changeJust what is COP26 – and why does it matter for event professionals? Sustainability not-for-profit isla has put together this handy guide to all things COP, and what it will mean for you and your events…

AMI 10-21 Mission Impossible

October 25, 2021AMI 10-21 Mission ImpossibleAssessing the meetings industry's pledge to reach net zero

Sponsors condemn COP26 as “mismanaged” and “last minute”

October 18, 2021Sponsors condemn COP26 as “mismanaged” and “last minute”Sponsors of the COP26 climate conference have condemned the organisation of the event as “mismanaged” and “very last minute”, according to reports.

Deep Dive S2: Thomas Reiser executive director ISTH

September 2, 2021Deep Dive S2: Thomas Reiser executive director ISTHThomas Reiser has been executive director of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis for ten years. In this first episode of Season 2 of Deep Dive he talks to James Lancaster about the last 18 months, the lessons he has learned, and the challenges of the future.

Online meetings are much greener: is that all that matters

July 21, 2021Online meetings are much greener: is that all that mattersA delegate who physically attends a conference will produce around 40 times more carbon emissions than someone engaging online, according to a new study.

Do more earlier! Meeting planners told ahead of COP26

July 12, 2021Do more earlier! Meeting planners told ahead of COP26Meetings and event professionals are being encouraged to take more, and earlier, action on climate change, ahead of November’s COP26 conference in Glasgow.

Material damage: new guide for sustainable event branding

May 17, 2021Material damage: new guide for sustainable event brandingThe environmental impact of an event is often hiding in plain sight. While air travel and food waste are the headline villains, the materials used in branding and signage is another major culprit.

Copenhagen publishes new sustainability guide for planners

May 17, 2021Copenhagen publishes new sustainability guide for plannersA pioneering convention bureau has published a sustainability guide for planners to help negate some of the environmental harm caused by meetings and events.

Webinar: why associations should embrace sustainability

March 26, 2021Webinar: why associations should embrace sustainability

Tallinn joins GDS-Index with plastic ban and 8-mile insect corridor

March 22, 2021Tallinn joins GDS-Index with plastic ban and 8-mile insect corridorAlready renowned for its world class digital infrastructure, Tallinn is now forging a reputation as one of the greenest cities in Europe – and a beacon of sustainable event best-practice.Show More