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

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December 16, 2022End of Year Review - 2022: another turbulent year for meeting plannersAMI editor James Lancaster casts his eye over another turbulent year for meeting professionals…

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December 12, 2022Social activism wellness and VR to drive meeting trends in 2023 says CventSocial activism, wellness and virtual reality are among the seven trends that are set to shape the sector in 2023, according to Cvent.

Alex Wyatt from August Robotics together with Lionel the robot and Natalie Sykes Sustainability Manager at ExCeL

November 22, 2022Lionel the floor-marking robot makes UK debut at Event Tech LiveA robot called that marks out exhibition space and eliminates the need for single-use carpet was used in the UK for the first time

The Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow

November 16, 2022How a healthcare association made its RfP more sustainableThe Guidelines International Network went through the GDS-Index to source a responsible city and venue

Gothenburg Sweden

November 9, 2022Gothenburg takes GDS Index top spot for sixth timeGothenburg has been named the world's most sustainable city for events for a sixth year running as Scandinavian destinations once again dominated the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index.

Marta Comes

November 8, 2022Sense of purpose grips ICCA Congress in KrakowThe association meetings industry is facing tough economic headwinds with a renewed sense of purpose - focusing on legacy, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

James Rees, President of Joint Meetings Industry Council 1

November 7, 2022Pathway to Net Zero Carbon Events to be launched at COP27The sustainability initiative set up by the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) will lay out a detailed plan to help the business meetings and events sector achieve net zero by 2050 at the latest.

carbon from light switches

November 2, 2022How we're making our academic conference more sustainableHow the International Council of Monuments and Sites is making its 2023 conference in Sydney more sustainable

Edinburgh Skyline

October 21, 2022Edinburgh launches societal impact tool for meeting plannersEdinburgh-based event professionals have launched a new tool to measure the societal impact that conferences and business events have in the city.

Carbon Labeling NEC

September 21, 2022Venues trial 'carbon labelling' on food to guide conference delegatesThe venues hope the carbon labelling trial will empower visitors to make more informed, sustainable choices.Show More