Conference Management case study

The ReFED 2019 Food Waste Summit made many efforts to ensure their event was sustainable which included a zero waste achievement through portion sizes & attrition calculations, ensuring the food was locally sourced, and encouraging attendees to bring their own reusable water bottles to save on waste. By including these sustainable elements the event was [...]

By hosting the PNCWA 2019 conference at the Oregon Convention Center, PNCWA supported one of the most sustainable convention centers in the world. The Oregon Convention center is one of only two convention centers that is LEED Platinum Certified. In addition through the OCCs partnerships with local non profit organizations, over 120,000 pounds of reusable [...]

The BSR 2019 conference kicked off with a Zero Waste reception to set the sustainability benchmark. Features included all digital signage, mocktails prepared with all house- made ingredients, and trimmings from hors d’oeuvres ingredients used for smoothies and vegetable stock. An off-site reception was within walking distance from the conference venue and supported local business. [...]

The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Summit 2019 sustainability event goals link directly to six of the Sustainable Development Goals known as the SDG #7 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG #10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG #12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG #14: Life Below Water. Read Case Study

Fair Trade Campaigns focused their sustainability efforts by including Fair Trade products, using reusable service ware, and meals included sustainable food options: local, seasonal, organic, fairly-traded, sustainably harvested, or ethically produced. Read Case Study

Crave the Coast was able to accomplish a 68% diversion rate which is much higher than both the local area and State of Oregon and is amongst the highest of all events MeetGreen has produced. Read Case Study

The 2018 Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Summit provided several sponsorship choices for organizations to align their investment to support conference sustainability. Including carbon offset, sustainable coffee, event app, zero waste initiative, and staffing. Read Case Study

On site sponsor benefits fulfillment can often translate to event waste if not properly managed. BSR designed all fulfillment packages to leverage recyclable signs and feature area build outs using rented furniture. Brand alignment also came through carbon offset underwriting, support of healthy and organic catering choices, and topical features. Read Case Study

Never afraid to be bold, BSR’s sustainable food choices included 100% vegetarian lunches, 100% of the fruit was local and seasonal, 100% of the coffee fairly traded, and 100% of the meals were served on china (no disposables). Read Case Study

At ROSCon 2016 in Seoul, South Korea there was a 100% elimination of plastic water bottles used during this event. Read Case Study