Sustainability
Environmental Justice as Theater
Next month, Climate Week NYC is making a theater production part of participants’ learning experience. Here’s why.
3 Smart Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Cut Carbon Emissions
From “Meatless Mondays” to “ganging” menus, easy ways to cut the carbon emissions of F&B at events from international science society planner Bel Hanson.
What’s Next for Convene 4 Climate
Tanya Popeau, PCMA’s head of global sustainability, shares how the Convene 4 Climate 2025 conference will build on the work of the first gathering.
Sustainability Conversation Starters for Event Strategists
Marina Bay Sands’ executive director of sustainability on how PCMA APAC’s recent conference hosted at the Singapore venue showcased the potential for events to move the needle.
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 Offsets Still Matter and Other Insights From an Event Sustainability Expert
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.