More than 30 major meetings and events industry organisations are now financial contributors to Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE), the industry’s global initiative to address climate change.
Organisations ranging from convention bureaux, venues and event service suppliers to event organisers and associations are contributing at one of four tiers: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Green.
The organisations now contributing financially to the campaign are:
- Platinum level – Freeman; Informa; Javits Center; Questex: RX and ufi;
- Gold level – EMECA: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center; ICCA; Messe Munchen; Scottish Event Campus, IEEE and SISO
- Silver level – ADNEC; Clarion Events; Diversified Communications: Emerald; IMEX Group: Tarsus and VIPARIS
- Green level – AIPC; Boardroom; Earth Productions; Easyfairs; FIRST; Glasgow Convention Bureau; IAPCO; ICC Sydney; IFES; MontECOlino; NBAA; Olympia London; OMEGA Group; QSNCC and Stockholmsmassan
James Rees (pictured), president of the Joint Meetings Industry Council which is driving the initiative for the industry, said: “It is superb testimony to our industry and the importance of this campaign that we have the financial support of so many leading organisations and more continuing to join us. Their support is making a vital contribution.”