Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Regenerative Events
• Environmental Impact
• Social Development
• Community Well-being
• Ethical Sourcing
• Waste Reduction
• Inclusion
• Accessibility

Environmental Achievements

• Coldplay concerts as an example of regenerative events, including tree planting per concert-goer and use of renewable energy sources.
• ICCA Congress 2023 in Bangkok utilized recycled paper and composted food waste.
• ICC Sydney's Legacy Program activations more than doubled in FY2024, with a focus on First Nations culture and environmental sustainability.
• Singapore's MICE Sustainability Roadmap and Hotel Sustainability Roadmap, guided by the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and UN SDGs.
• Singapore's national MICE Industry Carbon and Waste baseline exercise in 2023.

Social Achievements

• Coldplay concerts contributing positively to local communities.
• Regenerative events prioritizing local community well-being and social development through job creation and charitable initiatives.
• ICCA Congress 2024's focus on inclusion and accessibility.
• ICC Sydney's Legacy Program initiatives focusing on First Nations, inclusion, and community engagement.
• Singapore's Tourism Sustainability Programme supporting sustainability-related initiatives.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Staff shortages in the attractions industry.
• Sustainability challenges for attractions industry members, particularly in securing financing and meeting strict regulations.
• Cost of implementing sustainable practices for business events.
• Finding the right partners for sustainable event planning.
• Ease of planning sustainable events.
• Lack of capacity in many organizations to measure and report event carbon emissions.

Mitigation Strategies

• IAAPA's efforts to promote sustainability and connect members with resources and experts.
• IAAPA's showcase of innovative, sustainable attractions.
• Singapore's grants and privileges to support event organizers with sustainability initiatives.
• Singapore's partnerships with organizations focused on sustainable events.
• ICCA's partnerships with GDS-Movement and the Net Zero Carbon Events Roadmap.
• ICCA's three-year project with the Costa Rica Tourism Board and Costa Rica Convention Center to create sustainable initiatives and tools.
• Thorough vetting of partners to ensure sustainability practices and standards.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Prioritizing locally-sourced, seasonal catering options.
• Encouraging exhibitors to use recyclable materials.
• Partnerships with sustainable suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Severe weather conditions impacting attractions industry.

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes impacting sustainability initiatives.

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed