Social Impact
Promoting Equitable Access to Tech
A tech-donation drive at the Los Angeles Convention Center will give unwanted tech devices and accessories a new life, benefiting “communities left on the wrong side of the digital divide.”
Celebrating a Day for Doing Good
For #GivingTuesday, we highlight four nonprofits that support event professionals.
A ‘Watershed Moment’ for Events — and the World
How the United Nations’ biggest climate conference — and a critical moment in human history — could change the event industry’s “business as usual” narrative on sustainability.
Climate Conferences on the Agenda
COP26 hasn’t been the only conference to address the climate crisis. A number of other significant events have recently taken place with the environment, sustainability and climate change at the center of their missions.
Authors Urge Humanity to Remain Hopeful
Two newly published books by Jane Goodall and Katharine Hayhoe are meant to guard against despair in the face of the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.
Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge Launches With Broad Industry Support
As of Nov. 15, 120 business events industry organizations have signed the pledge, each committing to eliminating their global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Making Conference Swag Sustainable
Swag shouldn’t be stuff we all give or get but should stand for something, according to one company, Ethical Swag.
Acknowledging Indigenous Peoples in a Purposeful Way
As the practice of including land acknowledgements at events grows around the world, so do calls to tie that recognition to meaningful change.
Bill Gates: Innovation is Key to Achieving Net Zero Emissions
During The Economist’s virtual Sustainability Week conference, the philanthropist and founder of Microsoft gives the world a “greater than 50 percent” probability of reaching net zero emissions, but with caveats.
Events and Carbon Offsets: What You Need to Know
Purchasing carbon offsets to shrink the footprint of events is becoming a more common practice, but not all offset programs are created equal. Here’s what to look for.
Events Industry Leaders to Present Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge at COP26
The comprehensive pledge commits signatories to achieve net zero carbon emissions at their organizations by 2050 at the latest.
Leaving Your Event’s Host City Better Because You Were There
After living through a pandemic, conference participants will be more apt to lean towards conferences that align with their beliefs and passions through corporate social responsibility efforts.