People and planet pledge

Make your pledge for people and planet

We’re on a mission to support both people and planet by telling stories and seeking action. Whether you’re a booth coordinator or a buyer, we’re asking you to make a pledge to champion social impact and environmental responsibility at IMEX America.

Commitment

By each committing to four simple actions, together we can create a show that’s both inclusive and conscious of our impact on the planet.

Recognition

We’ll highlight participating booths with a green booth number and in a listing at the People & Planet Theater, supported by Destination Canada (if you make your pledge by September 25).

Reward

Everyone supporting the pledge can collect a ribbon at the Info Zone or Inspiration Hub to emphasize their participation.

People and planet pledge for individuals

Choose four (or more) of the following:

Read and support the IMEX code of conduct
Visit the People & Planet Theater, supported by Destination Canada
Attend an Impact education session
Bring a pronoun badge to wear at the show
Travel responsibly by carbon offsetting your travel, using public transportation, or walking to and from the show

Download the TraffickCam App (to help combat human trafficking)
Choose sustainable food options (look out for regional, organic, waterwise, vegetarian and plant-based options on our menus)
Talk to prospective partners about their sustainability options during your meetings
Perform a random act of kindness (buy someone a coffee in the coffee line, help with directions or donate to local Las Vegas charities: Spread the Word Nevada, The Shade Tree or Opportunity Village)
Place your unwanted items in the donation bins and recycle your show badge when you leave

People and planet pledge for exhibitors

Here are some actions for booth coordinators.

Commit to four (or more) of the following:

Talk to your booth constructor about using sustainable materials and what they can do to reduce waste
Order sustainable catering (regional, organic, waterwise, vegetarian, plant-based)
Reduce or remove all single-use plastics and paper, including brochures

Only offer sustainable gifts or giveaways
Read, follow and share the IMEX code of conduct with your booth partners and team members
Support the use of pronoun badges for your team
Encourage your team to download the TraffickCam App (to help combat human trafficking)
Travel responsibly by carbon offsetting your team’s travel to the show
Make your exhibitor pledge by: September 16

With special thanks to MeetGreen®

A heartfelt thank you to our sustainability consultants MeetGreen for supporting us on our sustainability journey. Contact Eric Wallinger eric@meetgreen.com to find out how MeetGreen can help you.