Break the records and reduce waste: Wevet’s bold

Washington, DC, WeFTEC, the “Water Environment Federation (WeF) Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference”, has obtained platinum-level certification in accordance with the sustainable activity standards of the Event Industry Committee (EIC). This recognition is based on WeFTEC’s 2023 event metal certification, and emphasizes its commitment to promote sustainability in the event industry.

From October 5th to 9th, 2024, it was held at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. WeFTEC welcomed more than 21,000 water department professionals. Participants contacted, the most advanced innovation of learning and exploration, and shaped the future of water, and also promoted the sustainable development efforts of the entire industry.

Critical sustainability plan

Carbon compensation: Through the combination of participants ‘donations and WEF matching donations, 55 % of participants’ travel emissions were offset from the UN carbon carbon nuclear power platform. WEF also offsets 100 % emissions related to travel and travel.

Shift with water: WEF offsets 100 % of the use of water through the water recovery credit volume purchased from Bonneville Environmental Foundation during the event.

Reduce plastic waste: Weftec and Sodexo Live! And sodexo live! More than 95 % of the preferential plastic water bottle of the conference center are canceled, and they are replaced by renewable and recyclable aluminum bottles.

Repeated bottle initiative: Cooperation with Xylem, the event promoted the reused water bottle into the event. During the supplementary period, scanning stickers with QR code, each scanning donation $ 1 for the water supply of wine to provide school washing (water, hygiene and hygiene) plans. This work has led to 27,000 records of 87 replenish stations in the conference center.

Waste review: In cooperation with New Orleans Onest N. Morias Morril, a waste audit analyzed the waste of 3,674 pounds to ensure that the best material transfer was transferred from the garbage landfill. The review provides insights on the recycling and compost improvement of the venue.

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“WEF is committed to sustainability because it has promoted long -term success while solving key environment and social responsibility. Our mission is to inspire the water community to pursue human and environmental welfare and obtain the highest certification of sustainable event standards for EIC, which proves that we are committed to sustainability and the dedication of the spirit of dedication to the practice of promoting our community. CAE STEPHANIE JONES, Managing Director of Strategy Director, said.

Looking forward to the future, Jones reiterated that wef is committed to its sustainable efforts. Jones said: “We will continue to use EIC’s sustainable event standards to improve our efforts in order to continue our commitment to sustainability and minimize the environmental impact of activities.”

EIC sustainable event standards are formulated through the global cooperation process, which involves experts from different departments. These standards provide a framework for event professionals to implement and measure sustainable practice.

Amy Calvert, CEO of the Event Industry Committee, said in a statement: “The achievements of WeFTEC reflect the possibility “Sex.” “This certification not only reflects the leadership ability of weF, but also shows that they are committed to establishing environmental and social responsibility in the activity industry.”

The independent third -party organization audit media alliance reviewed and certified that WeFTEC complied with EIC standards.

“The certification of WeFTEC in Platinum emphasizes their extraordinary commitments to sustainability and transparency. We praise this achievement for the WEF team,” Richard Murphy, president and managing director of the Audit Media Alliance, said in a statement.

Drive to Stephanie Jones through sjones@wef.org

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