Event Industry Committee Announced Direct access to conferenceFull-service global meeting solutions company has achieved Silver certification EIC Sustainable Activities Standard Annual Partner Meeting 2024. These standards provide event planners and suppliers with prescriptive actions to host and deliver sustainable events.
“We are honored to receive Silver certification from the Event Industry Council, with the 2024 Annual Partner Conference being our largest event of the year,” said Jerry Horan, CEO of ConferenceDirect, in a media statement. “ConferenceDirect recognizes the importance of reducing our impact on the environment. This is also our first carbon neutral Annual Partner Conference, a testament to our commitment to sustainability and the collaborative efforts of our team and partners.”
The EIC Standard for Sustainable Events sets out performance criteria in the areas of organizational management, marketing, communications and engagement, climate action, water stewardship, materials and circularity, supply chain management, diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility and social impact. The Standard for Event Organisers is one of several comprehensive standards for environmentally sustainable events.
“ConferenceDirect’s silver certification for their annual conference demonstrates their exceptional commitment to sustainability at their events,” said Amy Calvert, EIC president and CEO. “Their proactive attitude and dedication to implementing environmentally responsible practices sets the bar for the entire industry. We are proud to support their efforts and celebrate this significant achievement.”
The 2024 Annual Partner Conference will be held at Loews Arlington Arlington, Texas. The event, which featured 950 attendees and 2,560 guest rooms, showcased ConferenceDirect’s ability to host large-scale, impactful gatherings while maintaining a strong focus on environmental responsibility.
this Audit Media AllianceA nonprofit auditing organization conducted an independent third-party certification that ConferenceDirect meets the standards for event organizers.
“Our certification of ConferenceDirect’s annual partner conference as meeting the event sustainability standards established by the EIC will continue to promote and advance transparency and accountability in the events industry,” said Richard Murphy, president of the Alliance for Audited Media. “We applaud ConferenceDirect for its leadership and commitment to setting a high standard for the events industry.”
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