Saving the World One Meeting at
a Time: A Going Green Guide
for Meeting Facilities
Presenter: Amanda Gourgue, CMP
Saving the World One Meeting at a Time: A Going
Green Guide for Meeting Facilities
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Explain what a green meeting is
Identify the elements needed to have a
green facility
Recognizing ways to save money
while being socially responsible
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Saving the World One Meeting at a Time: A Going
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CSR
stands for…
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a. Center for Subatomic Research
b. Corporate Social Responsibility
c. Customer Service Representative
d. Center for Shellfish Research
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CSR is…
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a. A corporation that uses hybrids to
transport product
b. A corporation that gives to charities
c. A corporation that does green meetings
d. An organization taking responsibility for
the social, environmental and economic
impacts of its actions
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CSR Defined
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a
concept whereby organizations consider
the long-term interests of the communities
in which they operate and take
responsibility for the impact of their actions
on employees, customers/members, the
community and the environment.
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A green meeting is…
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a. An event on St. Patrick’s Day
b. An event incorporating environmental
considerations to minimize its negative impact
on the environment
c. A meeting in Hawaii in December when you are
from Wisconsin
d. A meeting of an environmentally conscious
political party running for office
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According to the
Convention
Industry
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Council, a green
meeting is…
A green meeting or
event incorporates
environmental
considerations to
minimize its negative
impact on the
environment.
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Human
Resources/Executive Office
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Green Team/Committee
Socially Responsible Staff Day
$1 Donation Employee Program
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Sales
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Energy Star® office equipment
Recycled paper
E-mail communication
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Transportation
Local maps
Paperless front desk
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A carbon offset…
is
a conceptual
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financial tool to help
people mitigate the
impact of their
activities. The theory is
that since climate
change is a global
problem, a reduction in
emissions elsewhere
will have a balancing
effect. This is known as
going “carbonneutral”.
Saving the World One Meeting at a Time: 10 Simple
Changes to have a Green Meeting
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Greenhouse Effect
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The purpose of an offset is simple. It is to
help mitigate the effects of our current
carbon emissions by investing in
alternative projects that help cut those
emissions.
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Kinds of Offsetting
Markets:
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Compliance (to comply with carbon caps)
Voluntary (individual, projects, events)
Types
Energy
Demand side (conservation, co-generation,
efficiency)
Supply Side (renewable energy)
Reforestation
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Offsets: Recommendations
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Reduce first. Offset second.
Projects that support renewable
energy
Energy efficiency
Look for accredited carbon offset
programs
Ensure projects supported with offsets
are additional projects
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Housekeeping
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Linen and Towel Reuse Program
Amenities
In – Room Energy Saving Program
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Engineering
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Use CFLs (Compact fluorescent lamps)
Use Low flow toilets, shower heads and
faucets
Environmentally friendly up-keep
Low VOC (Volatile organic compounds)
Carpet/wood flooring
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Food
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(Including Restaurant, Room Service, Mini Bar and Banquet)
Purchasing and Packaging
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Serving
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Food & Beverage
(Including Restaurant, Room Service, Mini Bar and Banquet)
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Serving
Eliminate or minimize the use of petroleum based products
DO NOT use polystyrene products
Use cloth instead of paper napkins
Use china and glassware
Do not pre fill water glasses
Eliminate the use of boxes for lunch
Table decorations – desserts, potted flowers, fruit
Provide signage
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Marketing
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The Eco-Getaway in San Francisco Package includes
Deluxe ‘Green’ Accommodations with WiFi
European Breakfast Buffet
Greenopia Guide
Free DVD Rentals
Optional PlanetTran Airport Transfers in Hybrid Toyota
Prius
Discounts for Mr. Toad’s “Postcard San Francisco” Tour
Discounts on Rental Bikes
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CSR Measurement Exercise
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What are three CSR related areas you want to measure for your next meeting? Use SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Realistic and Timely)
How will you measure your results? What specific benchmarks will you use? How will you collect the information? How will you do
with the information?
What can you do to help you achieve your goals?
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Measurement Areas
How You Will Measure the Results
How Will You Achieve the Goal
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Resources
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Meeting Revolution
www.startameetingrevolution.com
MPI
www.mpiweb.org/sustainability
American Hotel & Lodging Association
www.ahla.com