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Marriott Takes a Giant Leap for the Planet, Commits to ‘Net Zero’ by 2050

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25, at Global Citizen Live, the country’s largest hotelier plans to celebrate this milestone of promising to reach “net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions” no later than 2050. The post Marriott Takes a Giant Leap for the Planet, Commits to ‘Net Zero’ by 2050 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

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Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Since 2022, they have offered the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC). So, what’s next? So, what’s next?

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Secrets of Green Miami

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Miami-Dade County’s Climate Action Strategy aims to cut the county’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. 1 Hotel South Beach 1 Hotel South Beach achieved LEED Silver certification under the LEED for New Construction rating system. Some rooms even include eco-friendly sinks and toilets.

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

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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? We developed our M&E calculator to ensure clients are getting a true picture of their footprint.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

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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. ExCel aims to achieve an accessibility certification by 2025. on track for net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Beyond Carbon-Neutral Hotels: Evolution of Eco-Friendly Hotels

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Major hoteliers have announced commitments to this 2050 goal, as well, including Marriott International and Paris-based Accor. As a response to the European Parliament’s declaration of a climate emergency, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal.

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Discover the Meaningful Sustainability Efforts in Greater Miami and Miami Beach

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The properties include the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Miami, Intercontinental Miami, and The Palms Hotel & Spa, which has Green Globe Certification. A full list of Green Lodging properties can be found here.