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

Adobe Stock ICCA Food Waste toolkit

August 5, 2025New 'toolkit' to help associations reduce food waste at eventsICCA launched a toolkit to help event planners reduce food waste and promote sustainable practices, following the success of the Zero Food Waste event in Abu Dhabi, inspired by the Bangkok Protocol.

Banff mountains

July 31, 2025'We hosted the G7 Summit - without sacrificing sustainability'How Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity hosted the G7 Media Centre without compromise

Meet Cambridge’s sustainability lead, Sarah Maycock (left) and Andrew Bell, Head of Meet Cambridge (right) collect the Green Impact Award

June 23, 2025Meet Cambridge wins silver at green impact awardsMeet Cambridge won the Silver Award at the University of Cambridge's Green Impact Awards for its sustainability initiatives, including team engagement, plastic-free pledges, and the launch of a Sustainability Focus Group.

Lovely pic of Vienna by night

June 12, 2025The golden triangleHow destinations can enrich local communities while improving visitor experiences ...

All aboard

All aboardSustainability is making us all reconsider our business travel options. Holly Patrick finds out how to get to Europe’s biggest trade shows by train.

FLR survey

Budgets and know-how main barriers to sustainability push

Planet Positive Event

Conventa takes sustainable event solutions into its own handsFollowing issues with existing carbon measurement tools, Gorazd Čad, cofounder of Solvenia-based event tradeshow Conventa, decided to create his own event carbon footprint calculator and certification tool for the industry to use.

Gloomy prognosis for Net Zero

May 27, 2025NZCE: Snapshot report shows huge gap between words and actionsA new report has laid bare the scale of the challenge facing the meetings and industry as it seeks to reduce its carbon footprint – with progress stymied by a glaring lack of action.

Sustainabilty graphic image

May 22, 2025EIC and JMIC join forces to advance sustainability, advocacy and researchThis collaboration brings together two of the industry’s leading organisations, uniting their respective networks and expertise to strengthen the voice, influence, and long-term resilience of the business events community worldwide.

CopenPay 2025 -Arrive-by-train

May 14, 2025How is Copenhagen rewarding train travel?CopenPay, part of Copenhagen's green experience economy, has expanded its rewards initiative aimed at train-traveling visitors, offering more sustainable tourism options such as bike rentals and discounts at attractions to promote responsible travel practices.Show More