sustainability case study

Activities at the 2019 UUA General Assembly closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): #2 Zero Hunger, #7 Affordable & Clean Energy, #10 Reduced Inequalities, #11 Sustainable Cities & Communities, #13 Climate Action, and #17 Partnerships for the Goals.  This year's event was successful due to the partnerships with Spokane Convention Center, [...]

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

IMEX America 2018 saw the show’s highest landfill diversion / recovery rate to date. This is the result of ongoing refinements in sustainable sourcing, supply chain, attendee education, supplier collaboration, donation programs, and a robust back of house material sort at the Sands Expo. With a diversion rate of 93%, IMEX America 2018 ranked among [...]

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 [...]

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

The 2017 registration brochure was 20 pages. By eliminating the printed registration brochure in 2018, the conference saved 39,000 sheets of paper- close to two full trees! 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

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 [...]