While there are big challenges ahead of us, we understand that little steps can go a long way and every change can make a difference. Our sustainability journey includes initiatives across our events and the wider business, so please explore our efforts and see how we are making a positive impact.
Minimising our environmental impact
- We aim to reduce the number of printed signs and use digital signage where available
- We aim to reuse or recycle all printed signage at the event
- We aim to use less paper
- We are using lanyards made out of recycled bottles and food packaging. And we will recycle the lanyards at the completion of the event
- Our event registration badges are printed on recycled material
- Water filling stations are available at our events and we encourage all attendees to bring reusable drinking bottles
- We encourage our Exhibitors to exhibit sustainably. More information can be found here
- All carpet, furniture and AV equipment provided by the organiser is hired and will be reused across multiple events before being disposed responsibly
Reducing our carbon footprint
- We will turn off all electricity overnight
- We will have separate waste bins, to encourage visitors to use appropriate bins for waste disposal
- All food waste and coffee grounds will be composted
- 63% of toilet flushing demands come from harvested rainwater collected from the exhibition roof
- Where possible food has been sourced using local food producers
Supporting our local communities
- ICC Sydney operates on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and we pay our respect to the Traditional Custodians and Elders past, present and future
- We partner with Oz Harvest to ensure any leftover food products are utilised at food shelters
Investing in green energy projects
Diversified Communications Australia organises a number of events aimed at making companies more sustainable and has invested significantly in a number of environmentally friendly projects. These include:
- Investment in a wind farm in Portland, Maine
- Investment in a solar panel energy facility in Portland, Maine
- Acquisition of Intersolar North America
- Acquisition of Smart Energy Decisions