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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

Smart Meetings

As signatories of the Net Zero Carbon for Events initiative, they are committed to Net Zero by 2050. On June 30, 2023, they also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate roadmap to help guide them to their Net Zero by 2050 goal. Maritz is a leader in the events industry’s sustainability efforts.

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How Hotels and Resorts Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Dana Communications

This past September, Marriott International announced its recommitment to climate stewardship, setting science-based emissions reduction targets with a long-term goal of reaching net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by no later than 2050. But spread the word!

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Secrets of Green Miami

Smart Meetings

Miami-Dade County’s Climate Action Strategy aims to cut the county’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. But did you also know that Miami is leading the way in sustainability? Their free option offers guidelines, a sustainable gatherings program guide and a preferred vendors list.

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A New Industry Initiative: Net Zero Carbon Events

MeetingsNet

Specifically, the participating members of the events industry pledge to work towards not only a 50-percent reduction in their carbon emissions by 2030, but to producing net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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‘Events Are the Thinking Machine of the World’

Convene by PCMA

And many of your organizations and certainly most of your customers will have reached the conclusion that you need to set a science-based target or you need to have a net-zero commitment by 2050. But what about video communication. Now there are some things with this medical metaphor the patient can do themselves.

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3 Trends Shaping Events: Nomad Economy, Greener Transit, and Regenerative Models

Convene by PCMA

Said Melissa Baird, GDSM’s communications changemaker, “If you look at [an event] like a full circle, in terms of a human experience — knowledge, economy, physical, connectiveness, impact — it can happen. Some companies are making these spaces their own — Salesforce has leased its own woodsy retreat for remote employees to gather and connect.

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Sustainability In Events: Recognising The Social & Human Impact Of The Industry

Endless Events

Roger also tackles best practices when it comes to communicating with several stakeholders on the matter. “We have to make our industry carbon neutral by 2050. So don’t try to do everything at once. Do little steps and count on the support of your stakeholders as well” Encouraging Your Stakeholders.