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SB\u201919 Detroit Sustainability Goals<\/h2>\n

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GOAL #1<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_pie value=”90″ color=”custom” css_animation=”fadeIn” units=”%” title=”WASTE DIVERSION” custom_color=”#397890″][vc_single_image image=”2243″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]We\u2019re partnering with\u00a0TerraCycle, Cobo Convention Center, and Centerplate<\/strong>\u00a0to recycle, compost, donate or re-purpose waste to reduce items heading to landfill[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1554339135590{border-top-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;border-top-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

GOAL #2<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_pie value=”100″ color=”custom” css_animation=”fadeIn” units=”%” title=”CARBON NEUTRAL” custom_color=”#18ad96″][vc_single_image image=”2126″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]100% of carbon emissions from the event, including attendee and staff travel + accommodations will be offset by South Pole Group<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1554339141351{border-top-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;border-top-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

GOAL #3<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_pie value=”100″ color=”custom” css_animation=”fadeIn” units=”%” title=”ENERGY NEUTRAL” custom_color=”#a9c36f”][vc_single_image image=”2126″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]100% of the energy used during the event will be offset by Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) via South Pole Group<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1554339149919{border-top-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;border-top-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

GOAL #4<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_pie value=”100″ color=”custom” css_animation=”fadeIn” units=”%” title=”WATER NEUTRAL” custom_color=”#f5ae3c”][vc_single_image image=”3001″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]The full water footprint of the event will be balanced through BEF\u2019<\/strong>s Water Restoration Certificates supporting critically dewatered ecosystems across North America.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1554339218520{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ col_padding=”2″ col_padding_side=”right”][vc_column_text font_size=”medium”]<\/p>\n

GOAL #5<\/h4>\n

ISO 20121 COMPLIANT<\/h4>\n

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We are working towards recertification to the ISO 20121 Environmental Management System standard, which will be audited post event by 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0by\u00a0iCompli<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0They are helping to assess our exhibitors on adherence to our Sustainable Exhibitor Guidelines.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ col_padding=”2″ col_padding_side=”left”][vc_single_image image=”3003″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1554340672520{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1554339228080{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ col_padding=”2″ col_padding_side=”right”][vc_single_image image=”3004″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1554340705114{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ col_padding=”2″ col_padding_side=”left”][vc_column_text font_size=”medium”]<\/p>\n

GOAL #6<\/h4>\n

LOCAL FOOD SOURCING<\/h4>\n

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Sustainable Brands<\/strong> and the Centerplate Chef<\/strong> at the Cobo Convention Center are creating a menu promoting the cuisine and flavors of Michigan and the surrounding region while prioritizing sustainable purchasing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1554504062491{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ col_padding=”2″ col_padding_side=”right”][vc_column_text font_size=”medium”]<\/p>\n

GOAL #7<\/h4>\n

RESPONSIBLE EVENT GUIDE PRINTING<\/h4>\n

\"Rolland\"\u00a0\"Hemlock\"<\/p>\n

In partnership with Rolland Paper & Hemlock Printers<\/strong>, both our printed program book and our Activation Hub map will be printed on 100% post-consumer, chlorine free, Ancient Forest Friendly, and FSC certified paper. Biogas is the energy source for its\u00a0production.<\/p>\n

Hemlock Printers is providing offsets for these printed materials, which will be invested in renewable energy and clean technology projects, including the Great Bear Rain forest Carbon Project in Haida\u00a0Gwaii.<\/p>\n

By asking registrants to commit to using the mobile app during the registration, we are able to print significantly fewer programs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”3005″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1554340714860{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1557506844907{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ col_padding=”2″ col_padding_side=”right”][vc_column_text font_size=”medium”]<\/p>\n

GOAL #7<\/h4>\n

SUSTAINABLE EXHIBITORS<\/h4>\n

Our goal is to have 100% participation of our exhibitors in the Sustainable Exhibitor Guidelines<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”3426″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1555111218098{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1554339228080{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ col_padding=”2″ col_padding_side=”right”][vc_single_image image=”4893″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1557506777685{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ col_padding=”2″ col_padding_side=”left”][vc_column_text font_size=”medium”]<\/p>\n

GOAL #8<\/h4>\n

ELIMINATE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES<\/h4>\n

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We’re partnering with FloWater<\/strong> and Tupperware<\/strong> to provide pure water refill stations and reusable water bottles to eliminate the use of plastic water bottles at SB’19 Detroit. Pick up your water bottle, provided by Tupperware, and fill it with water from FloWater at the conference.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1557506844907{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ col_padding=”2″ col_padding_side=”right”][vc_column_text font_size=”medium”]<\/p>\n

GOAL #9<\/h4>\n

CARBON OFFSET CAR TRAVEL<\/h4>\n

Thanks to our official rideshare partner, Lyft, our goal is to have inner-city car travel within Detroit be carbon offset. To learn more about riding with Lyft, visit our travel discounts<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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The Approach<\/h2>\n

The Sustainable Brands’ event planning team is working closely with all of our vendors and stakeholders to follow a sustainable event framework that was developed in accordance with the leading international event industry standards \u2013 ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management Systems<\/strong> and APEX\/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meeting Standards<\/strong>. The framework is focused on event production with concern for the environmental, economic and social implications of planning, organization, and implementation of event-related activities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554340990757{margin-bottom: -5px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

High impact focus areas:<\/h3>\n

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Venue &<\/span>
\nAccommodations<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Food &<\/span>
\nBeverage<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Exhibitors \/
\nExpo<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Marketing &<\/span>
\nPublic Relations<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Transportation<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Audio Visual &<\/span>
\nD\u00e9cor<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Attendee Sustainability Tips<\/h2>\n

As an attendee of SB\u201919 Detroit, there are actions you can take to reduce your impact and help us achieve our sustainability goals.<\/p>\n

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Waste Reduction<\/h4>\n

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