5 KEY AREAS OF NET ZERO CARBON EVENTS ROADMAP 1. Power venues with clean, renewable energy 2. Eliminate food waste and source food sustainably 3. Utilize sustainable materials and divert waste from landf ll 4. Transition to zero-waste logistics in the transport of goods and equipment 5. Work with industry partners to reduce attendee travel-related emissions INNOVATION IN ACTION T e GREENSmart program supports planners in delivering sustainable events by integrating eco-friendly features and services. Highlights include: • Sustainable transportation options, including complimentary EV charging stations, an on-site bike share program and a connected bike path network. • A comprehensive waste management program that has already diverted 82% of its overall waste, supported by linen-free meeting rooms, compostable or recyclable food packaging and four-stream recycling bins in event spaces. • Innovative green energy initiatives, such as LED lighting and retrof ts, two green roofs that reduce HVAC costs and improve stormwater management, a wind turbine and a geothermal plant—all lowering greenhouse gas emissions. • Sourcing locally, with exclusive caterers OVG Hospitality and Cerise Fine Catering using produce from the on-site herb garden and beehives. Surplus food is donated to community organizations in need. LEADERS IN SUSTAINABILITY Among the f rst to commit to the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge—the global ef ort to combat climate change across the meetings and events industry and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050—Exhibition Place is a sustainability leader, making signif cant progress through environmental upgrades and green operations since 2022. It has also signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge, a global commitment to a more sustainable tourism industry. T rough its GREENSmart program, Exhibition Place has advanced environmental sustainability through waste reduction, energy ef ciency, supporting sustainable transportation and achieving green certif cations. T ese ef orts are ref ected in its award- winning venues—including the LEED Gold Enercare Centre and the LEED Silver Automotive Building, both powered by 100% renewable electricity. Exhibition Place is also Platinum 3RCertif ed by the Recycling Council of Ontario. POWERING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE EVENTS Conference planners looking to reduce their environmental footprint and make a positive impact will f nd a strong partner in Exhibition Place. Set on 192 acres of highly f exible function space along the shores of Lake Ontario, this premier Toronto venue of ers LEED-certif ed facilities, industry-leading sustainability programs and a commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050—providing the ideal setting to turn sustainable goals into action. T rough Informa’s FasterForward program, the One Of A Kind Show embeds sustainability into every aspect of what we do. We are fortunate to have a venue partner like Exhibition Place, whose long- standing dedication to sustainable practices directly supports our goals of becoming zero waste and net zero carbon by 2030. T eir collaborative approach ensures we consistently deliver world-class events that not only meet the high standards of our customers, but also ref ect a shared commitment to a better future. —Janice Leung, director, Informa Exhibitions EXHIBITION PLACE Download our tips for enhancing the sustainability of your event. Exhibitors can support renewable energy by purchasing GREENSmart Renewable Energy Credits to power their booths and promote sustainability. explace.on.ca/exhibiting-info Contact [email protected] to explore how your next event can align with your sustainability goals. T e LEED Silver Automotive Building of ers f exible event spaces. Exhibition Place GREENSmart Team 42 | Ignitemag.ca | Sponsored Feature
