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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, MeetGreen™

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

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 is a social enterprise dedicated to leading a "Global Hygiene Revolution" to recycle soap and bottled amenities from hotel, resort and cruise partners.

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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.

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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.

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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 provides safe shelter to homeless and abused women & children in crisis. Offering life-changing services promoting stability, dignity, and self-reliance.

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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 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

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

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.

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