There are many altruistic reasons to make your events more sustainable. And, there’s a financial reason too. Explore the benefits of designing events with sustainability at the forefront in a way that makes financial sense. Examine the steps to build a business case for sustainability initiatives at your events and venues by using food waste as an example.

Learner Outcomes:

• Describe the relationship between sustainability and the business objectives of an event.
• Leverage frameworks and tools for building a business case for sustainability in events.
• Identify data that demonstrate the benefits and costs of sustainability in events.

Moderator: Mary Cornett, American Society for Nutrition

Panelists:
Aurora Benton, Astrapto
Michael Barrett, Sports & Leisure North America Centerplate, a Sodexo Company
Mac Campbell, CVP, Baltimore Convention Center

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Domain D: Financial Management

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