Cisco

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)

Total Energy Consumption:553,259 kWh (renewable)

Reduced single-use adhesive decal use by 47% compared to 2022
Saved 73,653 PET plastic bottles (12 oz) through onsite water stations, with no PET plastic water served event-wide
Achieved 96% diversion rate from landfill for Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Achieved 95% diversion rate from landfill for MGM Grand Convention Center
94% of all event carpeting (385,000 sq. ft) was returned to inventory for future use
Event activities were powered by an estimated 553,259 kWh of renewable solar energy

Partnered with venues and local non-profits to create a positive impact on Las Vegas
Donated leftover event materials to charity
Donated attendees' backpacks to the Boys and Girls Club
Offered merchandise that supports sustainability and gives back to charities (Green Our Planet, Wine to Water, Replate)
Social impact activities creating farmers market stands, honeybee houses, and water filters for the community
Donated herb garden kits to local schools

Embedded sustainable event best practices across event stakeholders
Enrolled suppliers and venue in sustainable event initiatives
Quantitatively assessed by the MeetGreen® Calculator 2.0, achieving a 'Visionary' rating

Neutralizing carbon emissions from ground transportation shuttles with carbon offsets
Encouraging reusable water bottles with water refill stations
Hand-sorting all event waste onsite to recover recyclables and compost, donating leftovers
Utilizing biodegradable materials and sustainable fabrication substrates
Reducing carpet use and returning used carpet to inventory
Careful attention to meal counts and preparation efficiencies to reduce food waste
Donating unserved food, composting food scraps, and using food scraps to feed animals

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals

Third-party Assurance: MeetGreen® Calculator 2.0