Sustainability Resources

 

 

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Sustainable Event Strategist Certificate

Integrate sustainability into your events with tools for carbon emissions, food and beverage, single-use items reduction and more.

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Serve 360: 

Doing Good in Every Direction

Inspired by Marriott’s core values to Serve Our World and Put People First, our sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, guides the company’s efforts to make a positive, sustainable impact wherever we do business.


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MPI Sustainability Advisory Council  

The MPI Sustainability Advisory Council is dedicated to advancing MPI's commitment to sustainability by offering guidance, resources, and best practices to the MPI community.

We’re working to bring you resources that aid you in your sustainability journey. Here are some resources recommended by MPI’s Sustainability Advisory Council. Check back as we update the page with new and late breaking content from within and outside the industry!

 

 

Sustainability Takes Center Stage in Meetings Industry

Sustainability is taking center stage in the meetings and events industry and Greater Miami and Miami Beach is at the helm. From transportation to accommodations and attractions, Miami is dedicated to creating a sustainable meeting experience like no other. Their commitment starts as soon as you arrive at Miami International Airport and carries through to their public transit systems, hotel destinations, convention center, and culinary scene. 

 

Sustainability Top Stories

From the importance of knowing your baseline to using the right tools to understanding food waste, meetings sustainability experts weigh in on the state of measurement.
We asked meeting industry sustainability experts what trends will make the biggest impact in 2024. They discuss clean power, collaboration, generating data and lifecycle thinking.

Sustainability News

3 ways nature can transform business leadership

Industry associations set new sustainability standards for exhibits

The GreenBiz 30 Under 30: Meet the rising stars of sustainability

EU regulators propose shake-up of sustainable investment labels

The growth at all costs era is over: How can businesses be sustainable and hold bottom line?

Why your business needs an effective sustainability strategy

Destination Canada event recognized with sustainability award

Business event leaders forge path towards global impact

Food as a major sustainability lever

Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific to collaborate on green initiatives

07 March 2024 BizBash Magazine Article: Mardi Gras 2024 Sustainability Efforts By Claire Hoffman

07 March 2024 EIN Magazine Article: Sustainability in Events - Is it all Green Hushing By Matt Coyne

06 March 2024 TSNN Magazine Article: EIC Awards WEFTEC and VISIT DENVER Highest Levels of Sustainable Event Standards Certification By Lisa Plummer Savas

06 March 2024 TSNN Magazine Article: Navigating the Path to Net Zero Carbon Events – A Comprehensive Guide By Alex Alles

06 March 2024 EIN Magazine Article: Ultra Music Festival Wins Prestigious World Sustainability Award By Adam Parry

06 March 2024 EIN Magazine Article: The Sustainable Event Guide 2024 By Adam Parry

05 March 2024 TSNN Magazine Article: DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Is Sustainability. Here’s Why By Honeycomb Strategies

05 March 2024 EIN Magazine Article: GEI16 a resounding sustainable success By Adam Parry

04 March 2024 EIN Magazine Article: Wellness Tips for Meetings and Events By Mackenzie Kahl

04 March 2024 EIN Magazine Article: Green Events & Innovations Conference 16 a Sell-Out Success By Adam Parry