Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego,
San Diego, CA
CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABILITY AT TIDES USA
At TIDES USA, we are committed to running events which are both environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. From the innovative ways we interact onsite to the radical changes in the way we build our exhibition - here is a breakdown of how we are embedding sustainability in everything we do.
HOW ARE WE BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE EVENT?
We believe a sustainable event focuses on three main aims...
Social responsibility
We want TIDES USA to be run in a socially responsible manner. To do so, we are focusing on:
- Doing business safely and ethically
- Considering wellbeing and accessibility
- Creating a positive impact on our host cities and measuring our impacts
- Supporting sponsors and partners in donating to local and industry-related charities
Environmental responsibility
TIDES USA will be run in an increasingly environmentally responsible manner, focusing on:
- Reducing carbon emissions
- Designing our events to eliminate waste
- Considering sustainability credentials for every item sourced for the event
Sustainable development
Our aim is for TIDES USA to promote long-term sustainable development - in the way that we run the event but also in how it's implemented in the market as a whole. We are committing to:
- Using our content to support the sustainability of the bioprocessing industry
- Developing close partnerships with relevant charities, companies and associations and giving them a platform to promote their work in the field
- Facilitating discussions on pertinent topics including diversity & inclusion, gender balance, sustainability trends, the impact on the environment & more.
Sustainability Initiatives
We are proud to deliver you a sustainable event by launching several initiatives noted below.
For more information, please reach out to LifeSciencesCustomerRelations@informa.com
Digital Platform
Our event guide is delivered in a 100% digital format via our ConnectMe App. Look out for signs around the venue to download the App and take part in our Passport Program to visit exhibit booths and win prizes!
Lanyards and Badges
We will be using a TerraCycle Zero Waste Box to recycle used lanyards and badges after the event. Don’t forget to drop off your badge and lanyard off before you leave.
Food and Beverage
Hyatt’s global food & beverage philosophy is grounded in three key principles: Healthy People, Healthy Planet and Healthy Communities. "Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served” guides our culinary team as they craft all our menu offerings.
The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is dedicated to creating menus that are diverse in nature, yet also a reflection of San Diego’s coastal location and diverse neighborhoods.
We will be replacing all bottled/single-use water and cups with porcelain in the efforts to minimize our waste onsite. Please do your part and bring your refillable cups!
Reducing Carbon Footprint
As part of our continued commitment to the sustainability of our event, we are committed to utilizing renewable energy to run TIDES USA.
No carpet has been purchased or rented for the exhibition space and all pipe/drape will be returned to the supplier for reuse.
Lucky Duck Foundation: Care Kits
We have partnered with The Lucky Duck Foundation to create Care Kits for at need individuals within the San Diego region.
Stop by the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday afternoon (details to be found in ConnectMe app) to participate in building a kit and sharing a well-wish note.
To learn more about The Luck Duck Foundation, visit their website.
TIDES USA Annual Fun Run & Walk
Sponsored by PolyPeptide
Grab your sneakers and meet us at the Registration Desk on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30AM in the Grand Hall Foyer of Level 1 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego for this sunrise run/walk along the beautiful San Diego waterfront. T-Shirts will be provided for participants on first come, first serve basis that morning.
Please register on the website or ConnectMe app to let us know you're coming!
Staff members will be on hand to accommodate runners/walkers/joggers of all abilities.
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego,
San Diego, CA
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AT TIDES USA
Our mission is to give our colleagues, the markets we serve, and our wider communities access to extraordinary people and diverse insights that brings us together and celebrates authenticity. Through our live and data-driven digital services, we cultivate connections, provide meaningful content, and strive to remain a global leader. We celebrate unique perspectives and sharing all ideas within a safe and transparent environment. We believe in sustainability and continuous learning as it strengthens everything from our people, our products and our markets. We understand that to be more, we need to do more. Together, we will continue to listen, innovate, and act as a driver of change to build a business that reflects the communities we connect.
FASTERFORWARD TO ZERO
FasterForward is TIDES' approach to sustainability, moving faster to become a zero waste and net zero carbon business.
A series of activities and commitments carried out between 2020-2025 will ensure our events become ever more sustainable, delivering a truly positive impact to the markets we serve. We will also actively help our partners, customers and wider markets to achieve the same.
Our FasterForward commitments include:
- Enable one million disconnected people to access networks and knowledge by 2025
- Become carbon neutral across our events by 2025
- Halve the waste generated through our events by 2025
- Embed sustainability inside 100% of our events by 2025
See the full list of commitments and find out more >>
