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Marriott Takes a Giant Leap for the Planet, Commits to ‘Net Zero’ by 2050

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25, at Global Citizen Live, the country’s largest hotelier plans to celebrate this milestone of promising to reach “net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions” no later than 2050. We are proud to join companies and institutions around the world striving to tackle climate change and build a healthier, more sustainable world.”.

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Best of 2022: Sustainability

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Sustainability is a topic of much discussion and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future. Check below to see how we highlighted how the hospitality partners are making the industry more sustainable. Check below to see how we highlighted how the hospitality partners are making the industry more sustainable.

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Advito and BCD M&E Create Emissions Calculator for Meeting Professionals

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A new tool could help measure and prioritize sustainability efforts at meetings. The sustainability tool builds on Gate4, an ISO-certified carbon reporting method developed last year by Advito , a subsidiary of BCD Travel. Read More: New Collaborative Course Offers Tips for Easy Sustainable Travel . How does it work?

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

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We’re feeling a bit green today, and it’s all thanks to the topic of sustainability in events! Sustainability in events has been covered several times by our team. And they had quite a few bits of wisdom to share when it comes to implementing and promoting sustainability in events. “To innovate, and to create.

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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

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Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Whether you’re incorporating sustainable measurements into your RFPs, tracking down low-carbon menus or combing through LEED certified venues, you know you’re a green planner.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

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Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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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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