Green With Envy First Class, Sustainable Events Nancy J. Zavada, CMP Co-Founder, Green Meeting Industry Council Principal, MeetGreen IMEX & APEX : Blazing trails for a sustainable events indus try Michael Luehrs Sustainability Advisor President, GMIC
Welcome
Your Text here Title Transportation On-Site Office Meeting Venue Food & Beverage Exhibits Destinations Communications Accommodation Audio Visual APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Event Standards
APEX/ASTM
Overview Background Inside Outside Legacy
Background -Since IMEX Frankfurt -Raise Awareness -Integrate into education sessions
Inside
Areas of Focus Waste management Food & Beverage Social Responsibility
Objectives 1.APEX: comprehensive review & gap analysis 2.Measure sustainability footprint of event 3.Measure sustainability procurement practices
KPIs KPIs 80% waste diversion MeetGreen Score % of compliant hotels % of local items on menu CO2 emissions % of recycled content in signage
Actions 1.Leadership commitment 2.Set goals, learn APEX 3.Train team
Outside
Actions 1.Connect with NGOs 2.Engage suppliers 3.Communicate
Brand value Market visibility Competitive Advantage ‘Organizational Citizenship’ Why?
Trails Blazed!
Industry engagement Gap analysis required 10 separate companies to review closely the APEX standard Influence behavior Improve strategies Professional development
Food & Beverage Local products on expo menus Re-vamp of exhibitor menu options (2013) Menu analysis and measurement Food donation initiative
Legacy Influence Positive Change Composting Donations Industry development Better business Social responsibility, NGO partners
Pro Tip Have a plan! Policies Request for proposals Contracts Reports
Tell Your Story Measure and report to key stakeholders Articles for industry publications Web & social media
Resources MeetGreen® Green Meeting Industry Council Convention Industry Council PEXASTM.aspx PEXASTM.aspx IMEX:
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