Global assurance provider BPA Worldwide’s iCompli sustainability division announced it has become an official member of the Maritz Global Events Wellbeing Network to provide a custom tool for clients that measures the carbon footprint of an event and then provides guidance to improve it.
Maritz Global Events works “deliberately to lessen the impact the events industry has on our planet and to positively influence humanity,” said Rachael Riggs, wellbeing leader at Maritz Global Events, in a press statement. “We understand that events have an impact on the communities in which they are held, and we are committed to supporting our clients and their sustainability plan through industry standards, service offerings and strategic guidance.”
The BPA iCompli Sustainability Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool consists of three phases. During “Phase 1 – Discovery & Assessment,” participating organizers are educated on the information required to complete the carbon footprint assessment. “Phase 2 – Design to Improve the Footprint” consists of coordinating with the BPA iCompli Sustainability team to ensure all the organizer’s information is complete and the carbon footprint calculation is provided. Once the report is received, Maritz Global Events analyzes the results and provides recommendations for improvement of the carbon footprint. In “Phase 3,” Maritz Global Events will work with the organizer to ensure recommendations are implemented effectively and efficiently.
Added Glenn Hansen, BPA’s president and CEO: “Our Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool will help organizers better understand the value of a green initiative on our environment and at the same time help set them apart from others in the ultra-competitive events industry.”
The Wellbeing Network is a group of providers who offer products and services that align with and promote five Dimensions of Wellbeing to enhance the guest experience, including Environmental Wellbeing, Personal Wellbeing, Career Wellbeing, Financial Wellbeing and Social Wellbeing. In addition to BPA iCompli Sustainability, other members of the Wellbeing Network include, Soothe, Office Meet Yoga, Young Living and Heka Health.
The Wellbeing Network was introduced at the IMEX Show in Las Vegas.
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