SUSTAINABILITY DECLARED A TOP PRIORITY BY EXHIBITION AND EVENT INDUSTRY WHO COMMIT TO COLLABORATE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCEBy Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia , 13 August, 2018The Exhibition & Event Association for Australasia (EEAA) has kicked off a major new initiative to tackle sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of the events sector.EEAA Chief Executive, Joyce DiMascio said the member-driven renewed focus on the environment within the Association would be led by newly elected Board Member, Leighton Wood, Chief Operating Officer of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.“We have formed a new Environmental Sustainability Working Group comprising of representatives from all parts of the industry – each person has excellent credentials and is committed to working with the Association to make a difference.” Ms DiMascio said.“The Environmental Sustainability Working Group met last week – and while we all agree that many positive steps have been taken across the industry to reduce the environmental impact of events, it was time to step-up and collaborate industry-wide to do more.” Ms DiMascio said.The Working Group met for the first time on 7 August 2018 to kick-start an industry-wide action plan.The Sustainability Working Group comprises:Chair – Leighton Wood, MCEC and EEAA Board MemberHelen Mantellato, ICC Sydney and EEAA Board MemberRoss Ferrar, Gaming Technologies Association and EEAA Board MemberPedro Gallo, Diversified Communications AustraliaLuke Edginton, Adelaide Convention CentreCory McCarrick, Reed Exhibitions AustraliaJonathan Wilczek, Diversified Communications AustraliaMichael Firman, Harry the HirerAdrian Slingsby, ICC SydneyHeather Craven, Audited Media Association of AustraliaRodd Craig, Aerospace Maritime and Defence Foundation of AustraliaClaudia Hunter, Exhibition and Event Association of AustralasiaJoyce DiMascio, Exhibition and Event Association of AustralasiaThe Association has also reached out to its younger Members making “Sustainability” the topic for discussion at EEAA Young Stars Networking event in Melbourne.Drawing on the talent and expertise of our emerging leaders, the Association is committed to ensuring the voice of younger Members is heard.“We heard from four passionate emerging leaders who are working on CSR matters – their skills can help influence the course ahead.”The Young Stars panel comprised of:Jamal Gittens, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition CentreJaeram ‘Jez’ Richards, Harry the HirerTom McAlister, Reed Exhibitions AustraliaLaura Goddard, ICC SydneyMany of the participants at the Young Stars event expressed excellent ideas about how the industry can reduce waste and have volunteered to become involved. Most participants at the Young Stars event ranked sustainability as a 9/10 priority.“At the Young Stars meeting we concluded that the industry is clearly demanding a bigger effort. The Environmental Sustainability Working Group has developed a clear framework for collaboration on this important issue – there is great momentum and the meetings were a productive start to this important work.“With a clear strategy, strong leadership and industry buy-in we can go far in changing some practices for the better.” Ms DiMascio said.Source:EEAA
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