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Global event leaders reveal next stage of sustainability journey

Event Industry News

Production and waste 3. Since its launch, more than 400 conference and events industry organisations from 55 countries have pledged to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. The Roadmap is available as a Full Report with comprehensive information on how to implement action to achieve Net Zero, and as an Executive Summary.

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Sustainable Venue Spotlight: BMA House – modern, green events with heritage

Event Industry News

As of March 2019, staff introduced a crisp packet recycling scheme where empty packets are collected, taken to a TerraCycle location, and processed into plastic pellets to make new recycled products.

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2Heads appointed by sustainability champions WBCSD

Event Industry News

Ultimately the program will become a vital lever in WBCSD’s vision to create a world in which more than 9+ billion people can live well and within the boundaries of the planet by 2050. Events are a vital component of how WBCSD brings its broad network and community together to act on sustainability challenges. SPONSORED CONTENT.

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The Meetings Show outlines plans to reduce carbon footprint

Event Industry News

Working with isla as its strategic sustainability partner, The Meetings Show will forge ahead with its plans to reach net zero by 2050 and cut carbon emissions by 50% by […]

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Reaching Out To Global Markets Through Meetings & Events.

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India has the potential to nearly catch up with the United States by 2050. The projected list of fastest growing economies to 2050 is headed by Vietnam, and the top 10 include Nigeria, Philippines, Egypt, and Bangladesh. GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.24.17

Reid All About it

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. – Meetings 2050: How to Stay Ahead of Change in Events and Tradeshows. webinars and other learning events. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. Wed 3/29 at 2 p.m.

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RX names Helen Sheppard as new global sustainability director

Event Industry News

RX is a founding partner of the pledge, signed in November 2021, and commits the event industry to achieve net zero by 2050, at the latest, and halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. In this newly created role, Helen will focus on RX’s commitment to the UFI Net Carbon Zero Event pledge.