Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the leading meetings and conventions event in the region, has announced a series of partnerships with companies set to champion sustainability at the 2019 event.
By collaborating with key partners that support the environmental vision for AIME’s future events, 2019 will see green initiatives showcased from Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), host venue for AIME; Decorative Events & Exhibitions (DE&E), creators of the new innovative exhibitor stand; and Harry the Hirer, building the bespoke infrastructure for the three-day event.
As the first convention centre in the world to be awarded a 6-Star Green Star environmental rating, MCEC has placed sustainability at the core of their business priorities. Over the past three years the centre has reduced carbon emissions per square metre by 16 per cent, and is on track to achieve its target of 30 per cent by 2021 against 2015 levels.
“We replaced over 600 light fittings to energy-efficient alternatives and have eliminated the use of all plastic water bottles in catering. These initiatives demonstrate that we are going far beyond a ‘tick box’ approach by implementing unique and innovative measures, which benefit Melbourne, the local community, and more directly, AIME’s environmental impact”, said Leighton Wood, Chief Operating Officer, MCEC.
“Making Melbourne a sustainable destination for international and domestic business events is a key goal for the Melbourne Convention Bureau.”
The 2019 event will also see Harry the Hirer ensure environmental sensitivity by minimising wastage and recycling materials at every available opportunity. This includes opportunities when building the infrastructure and also when taking it apart.
With Melbourne ranked the number one sustainable city for business events in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Global Destinations Index, Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), proprietors of AIME, are excited to showcase the city’s innovative offerings to AIME’s interstate and international delegates.