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.
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.
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.
How Are Deep Cuts by the U.S. Government Affecting Meetings?
One slice of the current administration’s impact on the events industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.