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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 offered the Introductory SEPC course to 48 employees.

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Should Planners Track Their Group’s Carbon Footprint?

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In a resolution by Airports Council International (ACI) Europe and its members, more than 100 European airports have committed to going carbon neutral by 2030, as part of the Net Zero by 2050 pledge. Marriott International also committed itself to net zero by 2050, as well. homes, is a step in the right direction.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

ExCel’s Sustainability ExCel has established a reputation as an organization committed to doing better for the planet. It is a Planet Mark-certified business and a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge —which means it has committed to accomplishing a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

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Implementing sustainability in service organizations: A complex puzzle

EHL Insights

HIGHLIGHTS Implementing sustainability in service organizations is a complex puzzle, but it’s worth the effort as a key driver of global sustainability outcomes. Organizations and governments must prioritize sustainability and take these key steps today to meet global committments towards reductions in CO2 emissions.

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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. GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible.

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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. They can also click on their “About” tab to discover more details about their efforts.

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7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022

Smart Meetings

Hotel conglomerates like Marriott International have unveiled commitments to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Despite this effort, travel will remain important to organizations, which will prove to be a problem. Targets like this are only gaining more steam. “In

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