Dundee City Region Convention Bureau

30/08/2022

Need inspiration for how to reduce your delegate’s carbon footprint? Here are our top tops

26/08/2022

Awarded an Environmental Oscar as far back as 1997 for its efforts to be as minimally wasteful as possible, Munich’s bier extravaganza Oktoberfest is a surprising environmental champion. Disposable serving ware was banned by the city in 1991 resulting a 90% reduction in the event’s waste from the festival’s 6 million visitors. Business who want a stall at the event are scored with a points system which shows their ecological compatibility.

Fairground rides move, play music and are illuminated with colorful lights; beer mugs are washed; chickens are grilled. Without electricity, water and natural gas nothing would run at Oktoberfest at all. With a well thought out eco-plan, the Wiesn is nevertheless a model big event, which has even wo...

24/08/2022

“Choosing the right supply chain where environmental practices are established and transparent ensures authenticity in your event planning,” read more about putting sustainability at the heart of your business events in our latest blog.

Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau provide services which help you organise unforgettable conferences. Dundee and Angus is a leading business tourism area.

22/08/2022

Lanyards, name badges, signage – every business event is going to need these … but have you tried to find a sustainable alternative to your usual products? Did you know you can get lanyards made from bamboo, plant silk, h**p or recycled plastic?

19/08/2022

Is sustainability an agenda item for your event planning meetings? It should be …

17/08/2022

In need of inspiration for how to make your business events more sustainable? This feature gives 18 ideas for how to make event planning more sustainable.

Learn Best Practices for Sustainability in Event Management. Global Meetings and Events Agency, BCD M&E shares 15 ways to positively contribute right now!

15/08/2022

According to a recent survey by Headbox into event trends, 80% of workplaces are not running sustainable meetings and events. 26% of those working in event management don’t even think that their own events are sustainable.

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11/08/2022

Business event procurement should include a preference for suppliers which have a sustainability policy and which can demonstrate this using case studies of previous events.

09/08/2022

A typical delegate produces 1.89kg of waste each day. We need to work together to find ways to reduce this at our business events.

05/08/2022

How can partner organisations contribute towards green meetings? This case study from the University of Wi******er highlights the sustainable features of the conference facilities from a combined heat and power plant to rainwater harvesting https://bit.ly/3SeVHQO

The University of Wi******er has been committed to making a positive environmental impact and contributing to a sustainable future.

03/08/2022

85% of respondents in the Shape of Events Survey rate climate change as the primary longer term challenge for the industry

Business Visits and Events Partnership - representing the leading trade associations and government agencies involved in conferences, exhibitions, outdoor events, meetings and incentives.

01/08/2022

Now that the demand for in person events has returned, how do we square the business case for these business events with the impact on the environment? Read Karen Tocher’s latest blog with ideas of how we can all work together.

Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau provide services which help you organise unforgettable conferences. Dundee and Angus is a leading business tourism area.