We believe that the Meetings and Events industry has a responsibility to prioritise sustainability and support the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). That’s why we have supported several initiatives to reduce our environmental impact and support the UN SDGs.

Join us in our sustainable journey. Together, we can create a better world, one event at a time.

Explore our initiatives and be part of the change!

Building strategic partnerships across our industry that align to IAPCO Objectives and those of the UNSDG – UNSDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

 

We cannot do it alone!  IAPCO, along with our strategic partners form mutually-beneficial alliances that initiate and deliver programmes that reach far and beyond one organisations’ remit.  In doing so, such partnerships align with the Sustainability Goals.  Strategic Partners and Affiliations – IAPCO: The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers | IAPCO: The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers

Meet Ticky the Turtle: Taking on Plastics! – UNSDG 14: Life Below Water

 

IAPCO 50th Anniversary CSR Campaign – Not Just a Drop in the Ocean – Take the pledge
Ticky the Turtle’s Plastic Pledge is our rallying cry to address the single-use plastic crisis. We’re passionate about raising awareness and challenging you to reduce your plastic footprint. Together, we can make a world of difference.

Providing Quality Education for all –  UNSDG 4: Quality Education

 

IAPCO provides education for the global meetings industry that is available for all.  Whether through our online webEDGE platform, our EDGE Seminars, our IAPCO@ sessions at trade shows, our CEO Meet-ups or our AM&GA, our education is driven by our Training Academy and is recognised globally as best in class.  IAPCO Education Programmes – IAPCO: The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers | IAPCO: The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers

Healthy Venues: Where Sustainability Meets Wellness – UNSDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

 

We believe in healthy practices, not just for you but for our planet. Our commitment ensures that meeting and event venues prioritize sustainability, fostering a greener and healthier industry. We support the Healthy Venues initiative committing venue to sustainability and healthy practices.

Tracking Progress with JMIC UN SDGs Online Reporting Tool

 

We empower meetings industry organizations to monitor and enhance their progress towards the UN SDGs. Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) UN SDGs Online Reporting Tool is your compass for achieving meaningful change by tracking progress.

Net Zero Carbon Emission Initiative

 

Climate change is real, and we’re addressing it head-on. Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) to connect the events industry globally to the rapidly growing movement towards net zero by 2050 and IAPCO is one of more than 300 signatories in support of the initiative

ECPAT-USA #20by20 Campaign: Protecting Children

 

We’re dedicated to ending the commercial sexual exploitation of children by 2020 with the ECPAT-USA #20by20 Campaign. Every step we take is a step towards a safer world for our young ones.

Local Legacy Projects: Global Impact

 

We’re not just global; we’re local too. Our Legacy Projects including those in Burundi, Cape Town, Tokyo, Auckland, Rome, Jerusalem, and the upcoming one in Slovenia are seeds of change, sowing a sustainable and inclusive world.