Sustainability Archives

A New Sustainability Guide for Copenhagen

18th May 2021

With solutions and strategic thoughts on next-generation events and congresses that leaves no-one behind, the guide underlines congress city’s persistent focus on green legacy,

Joining Forces for a Sustainable Future

13th May 2021

Associations can play a critical role in sustainable practices. And should they join forces with an alliance of convention bureaux, such as the EU CVB Network, which puts sustainability at the forefront, they will create a winning situation for all involved stakeholders.

The Convention Bureau as a Driving Force for Change

29th April 2021

For our Building Back Better series, Madrid Convention Bureau makes the case for impactful events that leave positive change behind.

Future EU Carbon Border Tax: Green Protectionism or Levelling The Playing Field?

13th April 2021

David Gabathuler, Senior Legal Consultant with Brussels-based Kadrant, discusses the implications of the future EU Carbon Border Tax and what role associations have to play in it.

Building Back Better: Associations Set the Future in Motion

23rd March 2021

In Boardroom’s previous article of this ‘Building Back Series’, we established that associations of all sectors will offer a vital contribution to getting back what’s lost from the pandemic and turn into an improved version which will shape a brighter future. The task at hand is not an easy one. That’s where global associations of Associations, such as ESAE, ASAE, the African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE), AC Forum and the Union of International Associations (UIA), jump in and help rebuild.

Buiding Back Better: The Strive for a Sustainable Future

18th March 2021

In the first part of Boardroom’s ‘Building Back Better’ series, we’ll explore why associations may be the key to advancing the ambitious goals of a better world, while also making major strides in achieving goals of their own.

The Push Toward Intellectual Capital Status

30th November 2020

Five European CVBs—part of an informal alliance of convention bureaus—share their perspective on how emerging as an intellectual capital may be key to remaining relevant post-pandemic.

How Busan is Building its Sustainable Reputation

26th November 2020

Busan is running a new campaign whose slogan, 'GREEN MICE GREEN BUSAN’, is in line with what the city’s economy is about.

Events Made Safer: The Model To Follow

9th November 2020

Faced by the pandemic, the meetings industry demonstrated once more its readiness to face any challenge as destinations started taking control of the issue at hand. Belgium’s region Flanders had a big part in the solution.

EarthCheck Program Makes Glasgow More Sustainable

26th October 2020

Glasgow is taking steps to develop a strong circular and regenerative economy for a more sustainable city.

Meetings In A Reassuringly Safe Environment

15th October 2020

Geneva has managed to stand high in everyone’s preference as a destination exactly because it can offer what our sector needs at the moment, safe personal contact.

An Innovative Approach to Scaling Up

6th May 2020

Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand, is one of those cities. While the smart, connected city has hosted hundreds […]