sustainability

Green meetings: choosing the right suppliers

November 15, 2021Green meetings: choosing the right suppliersPhil McMichael, managing director at JLLive, on why accredited suppliers can help associations play their part in meeting the Government’s net zero target.

Sector presents Net Zero Carbon Pledge at COP26

November 11, 2021Sector presents Net Zero Carbon Pledge at COP26Following months of planning, research and consultation, the Net Zero Carbon Pledge, a meetings industry initiative to radically reduce emissions, was presented at COP26 in Glasgow.

Associations challenged to think legacy as BestCities event returns

November 5, 2021Associations challenged to think legacy as BestCities event returnsA meeting of associations executives, destination managers, and meeting industry thought-leaders will meet in-person at the BestCities Global Forum next month after an 18-month hiatus.

Milan to push diversity and inclusion at space congress

November 1, 2021Milan to push diversity and inclusion at space congressMilan will be the centre of the space industry universe when 6,000 delegates land in the city for the 75th edition of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2024.

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…

Explore Glasgow...without actually visiting

October 21, 2021Explore Glasgow...without actually visitingIn a bid to encourage delegates to step away from their computers, Glasgow Convention Bureau has launched a virtual walking route around the city.

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.

Survey: association conference goers want to meet in-person

September 16, 2021Survey: association conference goers want to meet in-personAssociation conference delegates are hankering for a return to in-person events, new research has revealed.

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.Show More