This article is not aimed at changing opinions (the challenge we face with climate change is never going to be positive) or to prove the case that action against climate change is needed (the scientific data exists on that). This article is being written to explore how the event industry responds to climate change as […]
4 Ways Covid-19 Has Changed Event Sustainability
Sustainable events have gained increasing traction over the last decade. How has Covid-19 affected this trend? Are online formats during the pandemic making events more accessible and climate-friendly than ever? Or will public health guidelines cause significant setbacks in zero-waste programs at in-person events? Widespread experimentation with online and hybrid meetings in 2020 shows how […]
Sustainability in Events: Is This a State of Emergency?
Between air travel, energy use, and excess food (not to mention booth installations, printouts, and giveaways), the average 1000-person event reputedly produces 530 metric tons of CO2e emissions. However, recent trends suggest a serious sustainability commitment from many venues, particularly in countries like France and Germany. So are we in a state of emergency […]
Rio 2016: Sustainability Success or Fail?
It’s difficult to imagine that the Olympic Games could ever be sustainable in their present form. Yet since 1996 every Olympic host city has taken strides to integrate environmental and social responsibility into planning. Each with varying degrees of success, including Rio 2016. Rio rolled out the green carpet in a high profile way at […]
The Most Innovative Green Exhibit Ideas
When designing an exhibit booth most of us think brand impact first. Environmental impacts are rarely top of mind. But what if your booth could use sustainability as a tool to build your brand, attracting new customers or members and building affinity among existing ones? Make a strong brand impact without a huge environmental footprint […]
How To Meet Green [Case Study]
This is a case study from Dawn Baldwin, Director of Sales, Halifax Convention Centre. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. The Event The 148th Canadian Medical Association Annual Meeting took place at the World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, Canada. The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is a national, voluntary association of physicians that […]
9 Things Students Can Teach You About CSR
Future event CSR professionals at work: BCIT event marketing students volunteering at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Fall in love with a cause Find and work on an issue that moves you, because odds are it will move others, too. The moving story of a young girl subject to bullying and racism drew Teyemtenot Thomas […]
Do Your Event Gifts Keep Giving?
Buying gifts from social enterprises not only makes you feel good and the recipient feel happy, but also helps address diverse community needs that make the world a better place. So if it’s important for you to give a physical item, consider something that gives back by doing so. There are a myriad of social […]
4 Green Event Mistakes You Should Stop Making
Mistake #1: Starting Too Late Budget is approved. Venue is booked. Agenda is set. Now what about the “green” stuff? Because sustainability is still a new idea for events, it’s common to add it into our process late, after most critical decisions have been made. The drawback of this approach is that it reduces the […]