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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

It is a Planet Mark-certified business and a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge —which means it has committed to accomplishing a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050. on track for net-zero emissions by 2050. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

Smart Meetings

As signatories of the Net Zero Carbon for Events initiative, they are committed to Net Zero by 2050. On June 30, 2023, they also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate roadmap to help guide them to their Net Zero by 2050 goal. Maritz is a leader in the events industry’s sustainability efforts.

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Advito and BCD M&E Create Emissions Calculator for Meeting Professionals

Smart Meetings

The new tool will be rolled out through the company’s corporate meetings consulting arm, BCD Meetings & Event and could help meeting professionals reach ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets by 2050. . How does it work?

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Should Planners Track Their Group’s Carbon Footprint?

Smart Meetings

In a resolution by Airports Council International (ACI) Europe and its members, more than 100 European airports have committed to going carbon neutral by 2030, as part of the Net Zero by 2050 pledge. Marriott International also committed itself to net zero by 2050, as well. homes, is a step in the right direction.

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Implementing sustainability in service organizations: A complex puzzle

EHL Insights

In the wake of the 2015 Paris accord and a global push for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, service organizations are at a crossroads. Organizations and governments must prioritize sustainability and take these key steps today to meet global committments towards reductions in CO2 emissions.

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IMEX America 2021: Day 2 Highlights

Smart Meetings

Joint Meetings Industry Council and IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer announced that the organization will be hosting the net zero carbon pledge —and invited all members of the industry to join in the initiative to host climate-safe meetings by 2050. As of Friday, there are 109 signatories across venues, destinations, suppliers and hotels.

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Marriott International to Open First Luxury Safari Lodge

Smart Meetings

Read More : Marriott Takes a Giant Leap for the Planet, Commits to ‘Net Zero’ by 2050. Between June and September, the reserve provides a front row seat to the annual wildebeest migration, an 1,800-mile traverse or more than 10 million animals from the Serengeti.

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