Sustainability

The United Nations’ COP27 climate conference in Egypt was the scene of the roadmap’s debut this week. Any organization can use it to implement net-zero carbon actions for events and track progress.

On the same day IBTM World detailed its educational agenda for the late-November show, the host facility promoted its renewable-energy production and emissions savings in ways meeting planners can use.

At the U.N.’s COP27 conference in mid-November, the initiative will present a roadmap for event sustainability and launch phase three, which dives into best practices in eight areas.

To manage carbon offsets and reduce single-use plastics at its Global Forum, Hosts Global found new suppliers this year that engage attendees in the process.

With a big jump in population in the 21st century, Las Vegas and its suburbs have implemented many ways to conserve water—and not a moment too soon.

A bill moving through Congress aims to improve liability protections for organizations that provide food to the needy.

VisitScotland’s Rory Archibald has launched an advocacy organization for the business-events industry focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as environmental issues.