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

Carina Bauer IMEX Group

February 7, 2024Most food sales at IMEX Frankfurt 2023 meat-free, report revealsVisitors to meetings industry trade show are switching to vegetarian and vegan food options.

Sustainability globe in hand illustration

January 22, 2024Sustainability not high priority on planners’ RFPs, survey findsSustainability is still not given a high priority in meeting planners’ dealings with suppliers, new report finds

Green Subventions

December 21, 2023The rise of sustainable subventionsAs associations become more focused on people and planet, Holly Patrick looks at how sustainable subvention initiatives are paving the way for greener gatherings.

getting to net zero on a laptop

December 12, 2023Net Zero Carbon Events launches 'vital' best practice documents, unveils next stepsNet Zero Carbon Events has published seven best practice guidance and methodology documents providing insights and strategies for the industry to achieve net zero.

PCO Social Impact meeting with Tina Demetriou new specialist

November 21, 2023Business Events Sydney appoints social impact specialistBusiness Events Sydney (BESydney) has appointed Tina Demetriou as a social impact specialist to drive the positive impact of events in the city.

airline landing at dusk

November 13, 2023Meetings industry must ‘change narrative’ on sustainable aviationThe business events sector should encourage airlines to make the shift to sustainable aviation - and educate delegates at the same time.

Dubbed the 'railroad cathedral' Antwerp Central Station is one of the word’s greatest stations.

October 26, 2023Slow travel: The fast track to sustainable meetingsAnna Peters, creative director at Evolve Events and a champion for sustainable travel, recently travelled by train from London to Antwerp with 170 conference delagtes. Here, she assesses how a shift in favour towards sustainable travel is changing the way we attend events...

Executive Chef Gavin Robertson & GM Martin Radcliffe with the ACC's new Wastemaster

October 17, 2023“Obsessive” managers help venue achieve world-first environmental statusAdelaide Convention Centre achieves EarthCheck's Master status after 15 years' of sustainable best practice.

A tram glides through Gothenburg

October 4, 2023Gothenburg is 'most sustainable' meeting destination – againGothenburg has been named the most sustainable destination for the seventh time, topping the GDS Index Rankings once again.

KLCC partners with UKM to accelerate sustainability transformation

September 27, 2023KL Convention Centre’s sustainability efforts go under the microscopeA major malaysian meeting venue will work with the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) to better understand the centre’s sustainability initiatives and how they can be improved.Show More