conference management

The Nature & Health 2021 virtual event saved a total of 349,137 KG CO2e! That is equivalent to eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions from driving 75 average fossil fuel vehicles non-stop for an entire year!

While attending virtually still requires energy, this infographic illustrates the average virtual attendee emitted 95% fewer emissions than an in-person attendee at a hybrid event.

Greening an event involves a concerted effort from the host organization, vendors and supply chains. ROSCon 2019 linked closely with five of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) #2, #3, #7, #11, and #12. The conference planning included choosing the Parisian Macau as the host venue and is certified as LEED Silver, the venue was [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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

Oracle OpenWorld 2018 sustainability event goals link directly to six of the Sustainable Development Goals known as the SDGs. This includes SDG #2: Zero Hunger, SDG #3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG #4 Quality Education, SDG #8: Decent Work & Economic Growth, SDG #13: Climate Action, and SDG #17: Partnership to Achieve the Goal Read [...]

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

Greening an event involves a concerted effort from the host organization, vendors and supply chains. ROSCon 2018 linked closely with three of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) #2, #3, and #12. They also reduced their carbon impact of travel by co-locating with another conference which attracts a number of overlapping attendees. ROSCon sets the [...]

At their first National Conference in more than 5 years, Fair Trade Campaigns focused their sustainability efforts by including Fair Trade products, reducing disposable service ware, and linking activities to four UN Sustainable Development Goals: Zero Hunger, Climate Action, Responsible Consumption & Production and Good Health & Well Being. Read Case Study