Sustainability

New Sustainability Report Focuses on Events’ Carbon Emissions

All event emissions aren’t created equal. A new report looks at how event emissions vary by event type, and actions planners can take to reduce them.

BY Barbara Palmer June 23, 2025

Study Identifies 5 Top Sustainable Event Practices

A recent study of a year’s worth of meetings, events, and incentive programs spotlights the most common sustainable practices as well as those gaining greater attention among planners.

BY Michelle Russell June 23, 2025

Why Latin America Deserves a Bigger Seat at the Sustainable Events Table

Sustainability expert Thiago Araujo says it’s time to look beyond emissions and rethink how we measure — and reward — positive event impact in emerging regions like Latin America.

BY Magdalina Atanassova June 23, 2025

How Are Deep Cuts by the U.S. Government Affecting Meetings?

One slice of the current administration’s impact on the events industry.

BY Michelle Russell June 2, 2025

Reaching Your Sustainability Goals Starts With Your RFP

A panel of experts offer their advice on how to write RFPs that enable planners and their partner venues to collaborate on producing events with a smaller footprint.

BY Barbara Palmer May 23, 2025

How Is the Events Industry Responding to the Rollback on Climate Action?

The overall trend is forward motion, says Honeycomb Strategies CEO and industry expert Lindsey Arell — and some organizations are accelerating their efforts.

BY Barbara Palmer May 23, 2025

Designing a More Natural Convention Center for Austin

The redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center aims to support the human ecosystem in downtown Austin and reinforce a connection to nature.

BY Barbara Palmer May 23, 2025

What’s New at PCMA edUcon 2025

Traci DePuy, PCMA’s chief marketing officer, shares how changes made to this signature mid-year conference — along with a healthy serving of only-in-Louisville activities — will enhance the participant experience, June 1-4.

BY Michelle Russell May 19, 2025

Will This Be the Greenest Convention Center on the Planet?

The Austin Convention Center has set its sights on becoming the first zero-carbon convention center certified by the International Living Future Institute.

BY Barbara Palmer April 21, 2025

Climate Psychology and the Events Industry

Acknowledging what people may think and feel about climate change is the first step in making meaningful progress in the events industry and beyond.

BY Michelle Russell April 17, 2025

No Wasted Food, No Wasted Dollars

A planner asks: Can I ask a venue to donate food if I am below my F&B minimum?

BY Barbara Palmer April 17, 2025

Conference Bags That Change Lives

Seattle’s Refugee Artisan Initiative provides employment and job skills training to refugees, while diverting thousands of pounds of textiles and other materials from local landfills.

BY Barbara Palmer April 17, 2025

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