Guides & Tools
Sustainability Guides & Standards
GO ROGUE: A Supplier Diversity Mandate – Inspired by the SFSE Leadership Series and authored by Dr. Aurora Dawn Benton, this mandate explores the importance of supplier diversity in the events industry.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – A global blueprint for sustainability, the 17 SDGs serve as a guiding framework for the event industry to contribute to environmental and social responsibility.
Global Sustainability Initiatives & Tools
Events Industry Council (EIC) Principles of Event Sustainability (PDF Download) – A foundational framework outlining sustainability principles for events, covering environmental, social, and economic responsibility.
Industry-Specific Sustainability Organizations
Zero Foodprint – Zero Foodprint is a 501(c)(3) organization that collaborates with restaurants and other food businesses to create climate-beneficial food systems by funding regenerative farming practices.
Thought Leadership & Articles
“Admit It: The Events Industry Is Missing the Mark on Sustainability” – Written by Chance Thompson and Paul Salinger, this article examines the current gaps in sustainability efforts within the events industry and provides recommendations for making meaningful progress.
IMEX Frankfurt 2024 Sustainable Event Report
IMEX America 2023 Sustainable Event Report
Understanding Event Emissions: The Carbon Puzzle