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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

PCMA Convene

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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NEC Group introduces carbon labelling trial at NEC and ICC venues

Event Industry News

The NEC Group is taking the next step on its sustainability journey by trialling carbon labelling at its NEC and ICC venues, led by in-house caterer Amadeus. On the platform, food providers can upload recipes and view the sustainability impact of each ingredient.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

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. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

Smart Meetings

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. We all play a part in that.

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Here’s Why Your Event Budget Needs to Increase in 2023

Endless Events

More than simply stretching our pre-existing 2022 budgets thin might be required in this climate. More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels. in the last year.

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Why Coke Launched a Proprietary ‘Sips & Sounds’ Music Festival in Austin

Event Marketer

Coke’s roots in music run deep, from countless festival sponsorships and partnerships with legendary artists through the years, to the Coke Studio global music platform launched in 2022. Over the summer, the beverage giant added another notch to its belt: The Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Summer Festival, Amplified by Coke Studio.

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isla announces the launch of TRACE, the definitive carbon measurement platform for sustainable events

Event Industry News

Today, 20 April 2022, sees the launch of TRACE by isla, a purpose-built carbon measurement platform dedicated to the event industry. Reports for clients, sustainability teams and stakeholders are generated in real time, pre and post-event. We spent some time researching the right software for us, and TRACE came out on top.