Sustainability

From reducing carbon footprints to sourcing eco-friendly materials, sustainability is at the heart of the conversation. At Skift Meetings, we explore the best practices and innovative solutions for creating greener events that make a lasting impact—both for your attendees and the planet.

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In this section, you’ll find:

Stories and case studies showcasing successful sustainable events.
Tips on reducing your event’s carbon footprint, from transportation to waste management.
Sustainable venue and supplier recommendations for eco-conscious planners.
Industry innovations that are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in events.

By incorporating sustainability into your event strategy, you can enhance attendee experiences while contributing to a healthier planet. Whether you're planning small meetings or large conferences, we’ve got the resources you need to make your events more sustainable.

Explore the latest sustainability stories and learn how to create greener events today.

Destinations

Sustainability and Inclusion: How Melbourne Elevates International Conferences

Melbourne stands out as a premier conference destination, offering the perfect blend of business and leisure. With Australia's largest conference facilities, Indigenous cultural experiences, sustainable venues, and a vibrant city atmosphere — all within 90 minutes of natural attractions and wineries — it creates inclusive, memorable events for global attendees.

Melbourne Convention Bureau + Skift Meetings | 1 week ago

Lobby of a modern and upscale hotel with many plants, low lighting and comfortable seating

Sustainability

MCI's Green Push: Rethinking Event Sourcing

MCI's sustainability push could disrupt site sourcing. Its bespoke, standardized metrics call for transparency, and may set the tone for industry-wide change.

Miguel Neves | 3 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Beyond Eco-Friendly: Putting Sustainability at the Center of Meetings and Events

Sustainability is among the most discussed topics in meetings and events. In this report, Destination DC showcases how to turn those words into action.

Destination DC + Skift Meetings | 5 months ago

Sustainability

No Trays of Bacon or Plastic Bottles: Steps to a Sustainable Event

At FICP’s Annual Conference this week, the team that is working toward getting the event certified by the EIC shared their story.

Barbara Scofidio | 6 months ago

Sustainability

How Events Fall Short on Sustainability

Sustainability efforts in the events industry are hitting roadblocks due to inconsistent data collection and reporting practices, according to a new ESG Progress Report from GES.

Andrea Doyle | 6 months ago

Event Logistics & Operations

11 Steps to Planning Sustainable Events and Meetings

Every event is a chance to innovate, inspire, and leave a lighter footprint on our planet. Sustainability isn’t just an afterthought; it’s the foundation of impactful meetings and events.

Kanchi Jain | 6 months ago

Helsinki Cathedral and surrounding neighbourhood seen from the water

Destinations

Helsinki Earns Top Spot in Destination Sustainability Index

The latest edition of the industry’s only ranking of destinations focused on sustainability benchmarks the strategies, action plans, and initiatives of 100 cities and regions worldwide.

Miguel Neves | 7 months ago

Event Design

Hyatt's New Customer-Centric Approach to Meetings

Together by Hyatt takes the hotel company’s commitment to care to another level, helping planners save time on planning and accomplish their goals, like creating more sustainable meetings.

Hyatt + Skift Meetings | 8 months ago

Skift Meetings Podcast

Extreme Weather Impacting Events

As climate change accelerates, the events industry faces an urgent wake-up call. Shawna McKinley reveals how planners and destinations must evolve or risk being caught off guard by increasingly unpredictable weather—it’s no longer business as usual.

Miguel Neves | 9 months ago

Event Logistics & Operations

Your Event Is an Environmental Disaster: What Will You Give Up?

Events create 2.5 pounds of landfill-bound waste per person per day. Eliminating things like swag, water bottles, and lanyards can go a long way toward delivering more sustainable events.

Andrea Doyle | 10 months ago