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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.


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!
Videos: Sustainability Illustrated
Video: Planetary Boundaries - Johan Rockstrom
Video: Our Planet Our Business
Video: Our Planet: Too Big to Fail
Video: Sir David Attenborough Presents: Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
Video: Ted Talk: A healthy economy should be designed to thrive, not grow | Kate Raworth
Video: Sir David Attenborough Presents: Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
Video: Ted Talk: A healthy economy should be designed to thrive, not grow | Kate Raworth
Sir David Attenborough BBC Documentary: Climate Change: The Facts
Certificate Course: Sustainable Event Strategist
Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Programme
EIC CMP International Standard: Domain C: Sustainability and Social Impact Plan
MPI WEC Food Waste Prevention Audit Results and Best Practices
Planner’s Perspective and Practices to Reduce Waste
Putting it into Action ot Prevent Food Waste at Your Next Event
EIC Principles for Sustainable Events (PDF)
UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles
UN Sustainable Development Goals
EIC Sustainable Event Standard: Organiser
EIC Sustainable Event Standard: Supplier
ISO 20121:2024 Event Sustainability Management Systems
ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement Guidance
ISO 14040:2006 Environmental Management Life Cycle Assessment
ISO 14044:2006 Environmental Management Life Cycle Assessment
Guidance for EIC Sustainable Event Standards
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Framework for implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles

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