Sustainability/CSR

Sustainability/CSR

caesars

At Caesars, Giving Back Is Part of the Culture

At Caesars, the "Responsible Meetings" and "Meetings for Good" programs ensure that the events they host promote sustainability and have a positive impact on the community.
trade show giveaway

Replace Trade Show Giveaways with Charity

The enterprise data intelligence solutions company Alation created a trade show giveaway that gives back to the event’s local community.
sustainability

COVID’s Impact on Sustainability

As the U.N. Climate Change Conference is happening in Glasgow, our industry is grappling with issues around sustainability. 
The net-zero carbon events initiative will address all aspects of the event delivery supply chain.

Net-Zero Carbon Events: Call to Action

A net-zero pledge for the events industry will identify pathways to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions per The Paris Agreement.
Marriott

Marriott International Commits to Net-Zero

Marriott International has announced its commitment to reach net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions no later than 2050.
carbon calculator

New Digital Event Carbon Calculator

The new digital event carbon calculator created by MeetGreen and Clear Current Consulting can calculate an estimate of your digital event’s carbon footprint in 5 minutes. The carbon calculator tool forces planners to take a...
carbon offsets

Carbon Offsets: The Basics

Carbon offsets are a way to balance the negative impact of a meeting on the community in which it is held. Though conferences and events have an unquestionably positive impact on a city by boosting...
green events

Green Events Facts Exposed

Meet Green is taking the time to clarify some of the myths or misinformation about planning a green event. Here are some facts for sustainable events.
earth day

Earth Day Reads

In honor of Earth Day—Thursday, April 22—we have compiled some of our favorite articles about greening meetings.
human trafficking

Human Trafficking News

On the week of the biggest event for human trafficking activity—The Super Bowl—here is an update on what our industry is doing to grow awareness.
food and beverage

Low-Impact Food and Beverage

Once we start meeting again, fresh, healthy F&B that includes organic items will be important although it may be served differently.
face masks

Venetian Recycles Face Masks

The Venetian Resort is the first in Las Vegas and one of the first in the nation to develop a program to recycle surgical face masks.
next steps

What Are Our Next Steps?

As the industry reels from the impact of COVID-19, the crisis provides a unique opportunity for rethinking and redesigning the new normal.
San Francisco Marriott Giving Back

Giving Back at SF Marquis

From its first day in operation, the San Francisco Marriott Marquis has had to focus on helping those in need and giving back and that continues today.