While There Are Big Challenges Ahead, We Understand Small Steps Can Make a Difference.
At Diversified we understand that being a responsible and sustainable business is essential, and our actions and decisions have a significant impact on the world around us. That’s why we have committed to working with our visitors, exhibitors and stakeholders to consider the impact our industry has on the environment and society we work in.
We are striving to operate with environment and social responsibility and our goal is to create a better future for our customers, ourselves and future generations. While there are big challenges ahead of us, we understand that little steps can go a long way and every change can make a difference. Our sustainability journey includes initiatives across our events and the wider business, so please explore our efforts and see how we are making a positive impact.
Minimising Our Environmental Impact
We aim to reduce the number of printed signs and use digital signage where available
We aim to reuse or recycle all printed signage after the event
We will recycle the lanyards at the completion of the event
All coffee cups are recycled
Our event registration badges are printed on recycled material and will be recycled post event
We encourage our Exhibitors to exhibit sustainably. More information can be found here
During move out exhibitors will be provided opportunities to dispose of exhibition and stand materials via multiple different waste streams, further diverting waste from landfill
All carpet, furniture and AV equipment provided by the organiser is hired and will be reused across multiple events before being disposed responsibly
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
We will have separate waste bins, to encourage visitors to use appropriate bins for waste disposal
We will work with the MCEC to try and achieve a target of at least 80% of operational waste diverted from landfill
All excess food will be donated to our Charity Partner OzHarvest
All food waste will be composted
Where possible food has been sourced using local food producers or grown internally
Diversified and our suppliers track our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from the event and use this information to develop more sustainable strategies to deliver the event in the future
Embracing Diversity and Supporting Our Local Communities
We track the diversity of our speakers and set goals to improve the thought leadership via event programming
We partner with Oz Harvest to ensure any leftover food products are utilised at food shelters
MCEC operates on the land of the Wurungjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respect to the Traditional Custodians and Elders past, present and future
Investing in Green Energy Projects
Diversified organises a number of events aimed at making companies more sustainable and has invested significantly in a number of environmentally friendly projects. These include:
Investment in a wind farm in Portland, Maine
Investment in a solar panel energy facility in Portland, Maine
