How has the events industry moved the needle on sustainability? A recent survey shows there’s even more of a gap than in previous studies between how North American planners and their European counterparts prioritize sustainability initiatives. Also, the cost to implement those efforts is seen as prohibitive.

Attendees of an educational conference tied to North America’s largest waste and recycling trade show loved the reusable coffee cups, the show’s manager said, and the results were worth the effort.

On-site digesters and AI are among the tools tapped to prevent food waste from going to landfills.

Simply reciting the grim facts about the impact of climate change doesn’t work to motivate change — and it may even be counterproductive. Here’s what to do instead.

We can’t escape from the realities of climate change — but we can choose to create a new path forward.

The growing incidence of wildfires has an impact on events — and according to research presented for the first time at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference that just wrapped, on our brain health.

Paris 2024 is on a mission to show that providing sustenance for athletes and fans at the world’s largest sporting event can sate the palate, meet a wide variety of cultural expectations, and serve the planet.

More than 51,000 people attended The Plastics Show, which set new benchmarks for international and exhibitor participation while addressing sustainability.

Two sustainability experts have created a tool to accurately measure an event’s true carbon footprint. Here’s the level of detail required. 

As Earth’s average global temperature rises, the number of extreme weather events — including drenching rain, severe floods, and heat waves — is climbing, too. A new research report documents the effect of extreme weather on a full year of events of all kinds in Canada.

Two recent surveys reveal a waning interest in sustainability initiatives among corporate event organizers, other event planners.

The professional congress organizer’s sustainability framework includes three pillars: environmental, social, and governance.