Executive Development Programme in Sustainable Meeting Promotion

• Sustainability Principles: Understanding the fundamental principles of sustainability and how they apply to the meetings and events industry. This includes the three pillars of sustainability: economic, social, and environmental.

• Sustainable Meeting Planning: Learning the best practices for planning and executing sustainable meetings, including site selection, transportation, accommodations, food and beverage, and waste management.

• Carbon Footprint Reduction: Strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of meetings, including measuring and monitoring emissions, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sources.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Techniques for engaging stakeholders in sustainable meeting promotion, including attendees, suppliers, and the local community.

• Sustainability Reporting: Methods for measuring and reporting the sustainability performance of meetings, including the use of sustainability metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Best practices for managing a sustainable supply chain for meetings, including supplier selection, contracting, and monitoring.

• Sustainable Destination Selection: Criteria for selecting sustainable destinations for meetings, including the use of sustainable tourism certification programs and evaluating the sustainability performance of destinations.

• Sustainable Meeting Design: Techniques for designing sustainable meetings, including the use of technology, virtual and hybrid events, and creative decor.

• Sustainability Communication: Strategies for communicating the sustainability efforts of meetings to attendees, stakeholders, and the public, including marketing and public relations.