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7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022

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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. “The This concern is driving the trend to electric and hybrid vehicles. According to Gartner Inc.,

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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

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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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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

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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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3 Travel Trends to Watch in 2023

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Here are three trends in travel that Convene editors believe also will impact business events and those working in the industry. The FAA has set the goal of achieving a net-zero aviation system by 2050, nudging airlines to look at switching to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and even battery-operated aircraft for short-haul routes.

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

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In its report “The Future 100: 2022,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. More Trends. Up next, Senior Editor Jennifer N. Greenmapping.

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Secrets of Green Miami

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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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Events Industry Leaders to Present Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge at COP26

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The event industry’s Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge requires signatories to commit to targets aligned with the Paris Climate Accord, which includes achieving a 50-percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 on the way to net zero emissions by 2050. 31 through Nov. 12 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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