Marriott Marquis San Diego
CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABILITY AT ANTIBODY ENGINEERING & THERAPEUTICS US
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 Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics US 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
Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics US 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 Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics US 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 antibody, protein and therapeutics industries
- 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 new initiatives noted below.
Digital Event Guide
Our event guide will be delivered in a 100% digital format through our ConnectMe app this year, significantly reducing our usage of paper products during the live experience.
Lanyards & Name Tags
We will be using a TerraCycle Zero Waste Box to recycle used lanyards and nametags after the event. Please drop off your name tag and lanyard at the registration desk or in any of our recycling kiosks that will be available throughout the event space.
Food & Beverage
The Marriott Marquis San Diego strives to serve locally grown produce, considering the season and regional availability of items, in partnership with California farmers. We are also committed to reducing single use items onsite, and utilizing biodegradable and compostable options where possible.
Hydration Stations - Bring your own water bottle!
In order to reduce waste and single use plastics, we will not be providing any individual water bottles at the event. Please remember to bring your own water bottle to refill at any of our water stations around the event space, as well as the hydration stations available in the public areas of the Marriott Marquis San Diego!
Wellbeing
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can make a huge difference to your wellbeing and physical and mental performance, whether in the office, at home or at an event. At Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics US, we have incorporated wellbeing activities into the agenda, hydration stations and more. Visit our agenda for more information on ways to get involved!
Global Learning Scholarship Program
Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics US is proud to participate in the Global Learning Scholarship Program (GLSP), providing opportunities for scientists, researchers, pharmaceutical, and medical device professionals from low- and middle-income countries to access the latest ideas, science, technology and partnerships to make a positive impact on fighting global disease.
Our ‘Better Stands’ approach
Through our commitment to the evolution of the exhibitions industry, we aim to ensure that we are delivering the best possible experience for our customers. We believe that by moving away from the use of disposable exhibition booths we will improve the ease, quality, safety and sustainability of the exhibitor experience at our events. We aim to further minimize exhibition waste by removing carpet in our aisles, using digital signage options as much as possible or using eco cardboard. Finally, encouraging our exhibitors to minimize handouts by utilizing our digital download QR code technology at their booths.
Renewable Energy
As a part of our continued commitment to the sustainability of this conference, we have switched to 100% renewable electricity for our event. This makes our electricity usage carbon neutral and significantly reduces the carbon footprint of our event.
Marriott Marquis San Diego
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AT ANTIBODY ENGINEERING & THERAPEUTICS US
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.
We strive to implement the best practices of Informa’s DE&I policy at all of our conferences and events in our speaker recruitment efforts, in the on-site attendee experience and by creating opportunities at our events to communicate and create conversations around issues involved in DE&I.
What’s Important to You regarding DE&I ?
We conducted an audience survey to find out what matters to our audience and how we can continue to build on our DE&I initiatives. Here are the results:
What’s Important to You regarding DE&I ?
- For everyone to understand that DE&I is not only about gender. It can be about people with different viewpoints, personality types, ages, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, religions, cultures and sexual orientations
- Unconscious bias – what is it, and how to avoid it
- Equity versus equality, e.g. no matter gender, race, disability all should have the same possibilities.
- How to create an environment for people to free to be wholly themselves at work (inclusive of LBGT&Q, race, disability etc.)
- How to foster networks for women in STEM?
- How do you ensure equality without choosing people based on e.g. their gender.
- The business and scientific benefits of DE&I
- The journey to disability confidence in work in both companies and institutions.
- Building a team and how to balance merit-based opportunity and inclusion
- Shifting from Diversity & Inclusion to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Women empowerment via more women climbing up the ladder in corporate sector / Equal pay/ Gender equality etc.
- Using the flexibility of work (remote & hybrid work options) to level the playfield
- How managers play an essential role in shaping all employees’ work experiences
- How do you ensure equality in the number of people being put forward for promotion
- The importance of diverse role models in the workplace
Have more ideas and would like to contribute? Please contact Michael Keenan at Michael.Keenan@informa.com
FASTERFORWARD TO ZERO
FasterForward is Informa's approach to sustainability, moving faster to become a zero waste and net zero carbon business.
FasterForward is a structured three-part programme with ambitious commitments and a wide range of activities, covering Informa's business operations, our brands and products and our broader community impact.
Our FasterForward commitments include:
Faster to Zero
- Become carbon neutral as a business and across our products by 2025
- Halve the waste generated through our products and events by 2025
- Become zero waste and net zero carbon by 2030 or earlier
Sustainability Inside
- Embed sustainability inside 100% of our brands by 2025
- Help and promote the achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals through our brands
Impact Multiplier
- Enable one million disconnected people to access networks and knowledge by 2025
- Contribute $5bn per year in value for our host cities by 2025
- Contribute value of at least 1% of profit before tax to community groups by 2025
- Save customers more carbon than we emit by 2025
When it comes to sustainability, we’re moving FasterForward.
