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Getting to Zero: Maritime Climate Change Effort Earns Plaudits

Associations Now

Last fall, a number of groups—led by the World Economic Forum, the Global Maritime Forum, and Friends of Ocean Action—launched the Getting to Zero Coalition, an effort that aims to deliver zero-emission vessels on deep-sea routes by 2030 and cut emissions by half in 2050 compared to 2008.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.24.17

Reid All About it

The subscription economy is booming—along with the technology needed to support it. Technology has revolutionized data, making it possible to measure every detail of your event—pre-event engagement, onsite attendee reactions, audience interests and insights into your offerings, and everything in between. What else did I read this week?

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

Event Industry News

Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, the sustainable venue boasts 22 unique and versatile spaces for up to 320, including 11 purpose-built meeting rooms, all fitted with cutting edge AV technology. million litres per year.

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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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How to Set a Vision, Fast

Associations Now

Richard Willis, VP of research, engineering, and technology at NAPA. By November 2021, the task force was prepared to come to the board with a plan: Dubbed the Road Forward , it was an industry-wide pledge to reach net-zero carbon emission asphalt pavements by 2050. “It

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A New Take on Higher Education Fundraising

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Throwing fuel on the fire, colleges and universities are soliciting a new generation of prospective donors that, compared to generations past, is younger, comprised of more women, more technologically sophisticated, and less trusting. The questions guiding the study were: What motivates people to give? James Vineburgh, Jr.,

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A Spotlight on 10 Top Impact Investors Driving Social Change

NXUnite

In this article, we’ll introduce you to remarkable social good investors who are actively seeking out companies committed to positive change, including anything from fundraising technology vendors to Google Grants agencies. They also pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

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