What does it mean for organizations to actively promote corporate responsibility, especially during events where they convene their communities to further their work worldwide? In our series highlighting our clients and their innovative ideas around events, this issue focuses on Corporate Responsibility. Our clients have been up to some cool stuff! Environmental Justice Walking Tour [...]
This blog post starts as many in 2024 do: with Taylor Swift. Specifically, the attention Tay Tay (as her friends call her) has received for her private jet use. So.much.attention. I get it in many ways: those “impact per human” graphs showing a HUGE impact next to the tiny little spec of an average [...]
It is no coincidence that this blog is posted on Leap Day. This "extra" day offers an extraordinary opportunity which comes but every 4 years. Reflecting Back To Move Forward Take a moment to reflect on how sustainable your events were four years ago today. Did you think that going paperless or giving up individual [...]
Excessive Consumption Finding sustainability in an industry known for excessive consumption. It can be challenging when you are inundated with how fabulous life is with these things. In today’s world filled with displays of excessive consumption such as: Private jets Huge homes Fast fashion Destination weddings Social media influencers show off a world that [...]
If one of the goals of your event is to be inclusive, a diversity scholarship program may be perfect for your community. ROSCon has a well-established diversity scholarship program and invites students to apply, regardless if the conference is held in: New Orleans Japan Madrid Simply stated..."ROSCon invites applications from members of groups that have [...]
Attendee Experience The host organization of an event says they are sustainable and use the earth’s resources wisely. Are the attendees experiencing the sustainable initiatives? Are they learning how to convene sustainably? What Should an Attendee Expect? For example, if the event organizer states they are reducing the event's carbon emissions, what should you, [...]
Waste Reduction is Overlooked Event waste reduction is a strategy that encompasses all aspects of sustainability. When it comes to sustainable events, we often hear about: The goal of hosting a zero-waste event Achieving a high level of waste diversion Across the events industry, organizers are striving to push the national average of 32% [...]
Food Recovery Food recovery is challenging whether you are a conscientious planner, member of a venue team, or a sustainability professional. Ultimately, if we don't implement the recovery process, food waste will continue to pose a significant and ongoing challenge for our conferences and events. Let's talk about the "Power of the Pig!" Food [...]
What do you see in the picture above?Hint: It's not often seen by event attendees…Answer: This is a pile of hundreds of waste bags waiting for sorting at a waste sorting station after a meal serving food on compostable, disposable service ware. It's also a picture of an event doing "the right thing."Here's What They [...]
Incorporating sustainability into events may seem daunting. The myriad of options available to make your events more sustainable can leave your head swimming. There is no clear path to immediate success, but keep going. It makes it easier by asking just one question, then another, and then another. Taking a Look at Food and Beverage [...]
