SUSTAINABILITY
Creating a sustainable congress is crucial in today’s world to reduce environmental impact and promote responsible practices. By integrating sustainable principles into every aspect of the congress, we can minimise waste, conserve resources and inspire attendees to adopt eco-friendly habits.
Learn more about how the Congress venue, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, has already implemented sustainability practices in their day-to-day activities and events.
Congress Venue Sustainability Strategy
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has integrated tangible targets into its sustainability strategy to advance its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These targets encompass diverting 90% of waste by 2025, achieving complete reliance on renewable electricity by 2028, phasing out single-use plastics, and enhancing sustainable sourcing practices.
Procurement
During late 2021, we introduced a Social Procurement Framework spanning from 2021 to 2023, aligning with the social procurement guidelines established by the Victorian Government.
The primary objective of this framework is to broaden the scope of value-for-money procurement beyond mere price considerations. It includes a deliberate focus on identifying opportunities that can yield social and sustainable benefits for the local Victorian community.
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