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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

Smart Meetings

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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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

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ExCel’s Sustainability ExCel has established a reputation as an organization committed to doing better for the planet. 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.

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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. After their events, convention organizers and attendees can participate in a program to donate items to help the environment and benefit the Greater Miami community.

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GBTA’s milestones for sustainability

Travel Daily Media

With a commitment to lead by example and raise awareness, GBTA is among the 230 supporting organizations who have stepped forward to date to help accelerate climate action in tourism and take action to cut emissions in half by 2030 and achieve Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050.

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5 New Briefs from the Events Industry Council

MeetingsNet

Leaders of the Events Industry Council gathered at the IMEX America show in Las Vegas to share updates on five compelling changes and initiatives for the organization. • The umbrella organization is now opening a corporate membership category. Sustainability and digital technology are among the learning areas expected to be updated.

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IFES – Carbon offsetting for the future

Travel Daily News

Many stakeholders in the events and exhibitions industry have pledged to meet the goal of net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 in line with the Net Zero Carbon Events movement and the Paris Agreement on climate neutrality.

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IATA Explained: The Role of International Air Transport Association in the Aviation Industry

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In 1944, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was formed as an intergovernmental body to tackle the existing issues, provide economic regulation, and manage air traffic. In 2021, IATA member airlines signed a resolution committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from their operations by 2050.