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What can YOU do?

Everyone plays a part in experiencing a conference that is kind to the planet and leaves positive legacies that benefit the community.

As a supplier or a venue for AIEC, here are some of the things you can do to help.  Let us know what else you are doing!

Suppliers, contractors and venues

1. Reduce carbon emissions

  • Offset emissions from your packaging and delivery as part of your service.

2. Strive for zero-plastic

  • Provide different bins for different recyclables, i.e., paper bins, cardboard bins, etc.
  • Use fully biodegradable and compostable cups and lids for hot and cold drinks.

3. Minimise your contribution to landfill

  • Use biodegradable and compostable cups and lids for hot and cold drinks.
  • Use fresh produce and reduce/eliminate cardboard, tins and plastic packaging.
  • Install a recycling system that turns food and organic waste into fertiliser and compost.
  • Offer reusable crockery for all meals.

4. Increase your awareness

  • Provide staff with appropriate training and resources.
  • Recruit people whose personal values complement your organisation’s sustainability objectives.

5. Foster inclusivity and celebrate diversity

  • Provide accessible facilities and services for attendees with disabilities, including wheelchair accessibility.
  • Initiate and support programs that benefit the environment, children, the disadvantaged, people with disabilities and/or minority groups.

6. Follow sustainable food management practices

  • Reduce waste to landfill.
  • Introduce food redistribution programs where unused/untouched meals can be donated to local charities or foodbanks.
  • Purchase food and beverage products locally.

7. Prioritise local, ethical and sustainable suppliers

  • Support local producers.
Key dates

21 March - Call for proposals opens

12 April - Call for proposals closes

30 May - Registration open

August - Program released

31 July - Super early bird registration closes

13 September - Early bird registration closes

22–25 October – AIEC 2024