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Sustainability

Sustainability at IMEX America

Sustainability is a collective effort - it requires the support of our team, our partners and all our event attendees. We're on a mission to make our events more sustainable and reduce our global impact. Find out more about sustainability at IMEX and discover how you can support people and planet while you're at the show.

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What makes IMEX America a zero-waste event?

91kg
of event food rescued for donation
93%
of all waste diverted from landfill
132,000
kWh of renewable energy powered IMEX America
91kg
of event food rescued for donation
93%
of all waste diverted from landfill
132,000
kWh of renewable energy powered IMEX America
See more in the latest IMEX America Sustainable Event report
 

How can you support people and planet?

Small steps can make a big impact.

Here are some simple ways you can support people and planet while you're at IMEX:

  • Take part in our People & Planet Pledge 

  • Read and support the IMEX code of conduct

  • Visit the IMEX | EIC People & Planet Theater and attend sessions on EDI or sustainability 

  • Travel responsibly by carbon offsetting, using public transport or walking

  • 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​

  • Place unwanted items in the donation bins and recycle your show badge when you leave

  • Perform a random act of kindness (buy someone a coffee in the coffee line, help with directions or donate to a charity – see below for suggestions)​

  • Bring these items with you: reusable water bottle, book to donate to Spread the Word Nevada, pronoun badge

A sustainable event  

Our sustainability goals

 
  • Measure our event footprint​

  • Deliver net zero events by 2030 

  • Make sustainability education accessible to all

  • Share what we learn and amplify best practice ​

  • Give back to our local communities ​

  • Champion the positive impacts of meetings and events

  • We're piloting the Better Stands 10-point framework to create safer and healthier build environments, find out more.

With thanks to our Sustainability Consultant, MeetGreenâ„¢

CARBON OFFSET YOUR TRAVEL


You can make a positive climate contribution by buying vetted carbon credits, powered by Cloverly.  

View your estimated travel emissions in your IMEX account, where you can offset your travel emissions or a different amount. You can contribute to one of three individual projects, or all three projects by opting for a blended carbon credit portfolio:  

Our EDI goals

 

  • Create a diverse and inclusive culture at IMEX ​ 

  • Run inclusive and accessible shows that promote, celebrate and educate on EDI ​

  • Promote inclusion and celebrate diversity through all our communication channels​

Read more about EDI at IMEX

How we celebrate and champion equity, diversity and inclusion

 
  • Our team is focused on cultivating speaker diversity and welcomes speakers from underrepresented groups with a wide range of experiences and perspectives

  • We’ve created the IMEX code of conduct which is highlighted in emails to our attendees pre-show and placed in high traffic areas at our trade shows​

  • We have created an inclusive language guide for use by all

  • We encourage our staff to wear pronoun badges at our shows to create an open and inclusive environment​

  • We are proud supporters of the Neu Project, a community working to inspire safe, reflective events and environments that allow all people to thrive

  • We’re working on our inclusive and accessible social media presence​

  • Check out our case study from IMEX Frankfurt 2019 for more information about the EDI initiatives in place at our shows

Giving back 

Supporting the local community and our industry colleagues

We proudly support a range of industry charities as well as local charities in Las Vegas. 
 

Clean the World

Clean the World

Clean the World is a social enterprise dedicated to leading a "Global Hygiene Revolution" to recycle soap and bottled amenities from hotel, resort and cruise partners.
 
DONATE NOW
The Meetings Industry Fund

The Meetings Industry Fund

The Meetings Industry Fund provides financial assistance to meetings professionals during times of crisis like a disaster, medical illness, or an emergency.
Donate now
The Above and Beyond Foundation

The Above and Beyond Foundation

The Above and Beyond Foundation supports individuals in the hospitality industry by providing awards and grants to help them attain their personal and professional goals. 
DONATE NOW
The SEARCH Foundation

The SEARCH Foundation

The SEARCH Foundation provides financial help for event, meetings, and catering professionals in crisis.

 
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The Shade Tree

The Shade Tree

The Shade Tree provides safe shelter to homeless and abused women & children in crisis. Offering life-changing services promoting stability, dignity, and self-reliance.
 
Donate now
Spread the Word Nevada

Spread the Word Nevada

Spread the Word Nevada is ded­i­cated to advanc­ing early child­hood lit­er­acy by plac­ing books into the hands and homes of chil­dren within Nevada’s at-risk, low income com­mu­ni­ties.
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Noah’s Animal House

Noah’s Animal House

Noah's is a full-service pet facility located on the grounds of a domestic violence shelter. Noah's look to remove the "No Pets Allowed" barrier at women’s shelters for courageous survivors looking to get back on their feet with their pet by their side.​​
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Opportunity Village

Opportunity Village

Since 1954, Opportunity Village has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities find the very best version of themselves.


 
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Foundation for Hospital Art

Foundation for Hospital Art

The Foundation for Hospital Art, is dedicated to involving patients and volunteers worldwide to create colorful, soothing artwork donated to hospitals to help soften the often stressful hospital experience. 
Donate now
PACT

PACT

At PACT, we protect every child’s right to grow up free from sexual exploitation and trafficking.



 
DONATE NOW

Meet our Green Squad

Roger Lehner
Roger Lehner
Senior Operations & Sustainability Executive
Ellie Scott
Ellie Scott
Head of Content Strategy
Charlotte Willie
Charlotte Willie
Partnership & Sponsorship Manager
David Kries
David Kries
Relationship Manager, Hosted Buyer Programme
Hannah Lee
Hannah Lee
Knowledge and Events Senior Executive
Hilary Clothier
Hilary Clothier
Senior Financial Operations Manager
Georgina Sell
Georgina Sell
Senior Sales Coordinator
Emma Blake
Emma Blake
PR Manager

Meet our EDI working group

Laura Beattie
Laura Beattie
Senior Operations Executive
Alisha Osborne
Alisha Osborne
Senior People and Talent Executive
David Broadus
David Broadus
Database Manager
Maria Gaillez
Maria Gaillez
Relationship Manager, Hosted Buyer Programme
Ellie Scott
Ellie Scott
Head of Content Strategy
Natasha Richards
Natasha Richards
Director of Impact and Industry Relations
Roger Lehner
Roger Lehner
Senior Operations and Sustainability Executive
Any questions? Check our FAQs page or contact us: 

Call: +44 (0) 1273 227311

Email: enquiries@imexevents.com 
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