Hynes Convention Center,
Boston, USA
CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABILITY AT BIOPROCESS INTERNATIONAL
At BPI, 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.
Sustainability Initiatives
We are proud to deliver you a sustainable event by launching several new initiatives noted below.
Digital Agenda
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.
Food & Beverage
During the event, you will find biodegradable food packaging as well as corn-based fully compostable cups and utensils. Look out for the various receptacles to recycle paper, plastic and glass waste. Follow the signs to our locally sourced, vegan and vegetarian lunch buffet EACH DAY while the hall is open for more healthy and vegetarian options. Together we can reduce our carbon footprint!
Transportation - Take the "T"
Did you know that Boston is a very walkable city! You can also use our extensive transportation system to navigate from the Hynes to Harvard without having to "Paaark ya Caar". Check out all the options to get from here to there on the Meet Boston - Getting Around Boston Site.
If you like to bike - don't miss the Boston's BLUEbikes our bike sharing system that provides over 1,000 bikes in the city.
Global Learning Scholarship Program
BPI 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 ensuring any carpet use in our aisles is recyclable, 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
In addition to ensuring our venue is using energy efficient lighting, this year our event will also be fully powered by Renewable Energy
Going Carbon Neutral
Going carbon neutral means that we will continue to reduce as many greenhouse gas emissions as possible and compensate for the remaining carbon emissions our show emits (from travel, hotel stays, energy-use, waste, etc.) through the purchase of high-quality carbon offsets.
LEED Certified
In 2016, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) was certified LEED Silver by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED, which stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design”, is an internationally adopted “green building” rating system, which evaluates a building’s environmental footprint in terms of its resource consumption, waste management practices, and overall operational efficiency.
Energy Efficiency
Both the BCEC and the Hynes have state-of-the-art Lutron Lighting Systems installed throughout the facilities and sensor-controlled lighting in all meeting rooms. To improve building efficiency, lighting and HVAC are reduced during show move-in and move out. In a year alone, 1,300,000 kwH were saved due to LED lighting upgrades at the BCEC.
Recycling
The BCEC and the Hynes recycle over 800 combined tons of material, including cardboard, plastic, paper, glass, and food waste with an average waste diversion rate of 47% at the BCEC. Annually, over 600,000 lbs of food waste are sent to be used for anaerobic digestion with any residuals being pelletized and land applied. In 2019, the MCCA also started an office organics collection program, currently available in four locations at the BCEC and one at the Hynes.
Annual BWB Fun Run/Walk
Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 6:30am
Grab your sneakers and meet us at the Registration Desk at the Hynes Convention Center for this sunrise run/walk along the beautiful Boston waterfront. BWB tee shirts provided for participants on first come first serve basis. Please reserve your spot in the ConnectMe App!
Rise & Shine Yoga
Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:15am
Join us for a beginner yoga class in Room 109 at the Hynes Convention Center to exercise as the sun comes up. Modifications provided for more advanced students. The first 25 participants will receive a travel yoga mat to take home. Please sign up in the ConnectMe App to reserve your spot.
Life Science Cares Booth
Visit us during Biotech Week Boston to help create hygiene care kits for the homeless individuals and families of Boston in partnership with Life Sciences Cares and the Victory Program. We have all the supplies to create the kits - we just need your help top assemble - it only takes a few minutes! The Life Science Cares booth is located outside the exhibit hall in the foyer across from Room 207. Stop by during these times to create a kit and learn more about other volunteer opportunities with Life Science Cares:
Tuesday 9/24 – 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9/25 – 8:30am -6:00pm
Thursday 9/26 – 8:30am -1:30pm
Hydration Stations – Bring your own water bottle!
Don’t forget to pack your reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. Hydration stations will be provided outside of session rooms and inside the exhibit halls of all our events.
Recycle your Badge & Lanyard
After the event concludes, turn your badge and lanyard back into the bins provided so that we may recycle it! Thanks to our Terracycle Zero Waste boxes, all lanyards and badges will be recycled.
Convention C.A.R.E Exhibitor Donations
We will be utilising the BCEC’s Conventions C.A.R.E (Community Assistance by Responsible Events) program to collect clean, usable, nonperishable donations from exhibitors (aswell as our own event materials) after the events closes, these will be donated to local nonprofits around Boston.
Play our Sustainability Game BioQuestfor Points!
It’s time to embark on an epic quest and score some awesome prizes! Start by downloading the ConnectMe app and claim your first points—your journey begins now!
Game Rules
- Step 1: Download the ConnectMe App.
Step 2: Use the scanner in the app to find QR codes hidden throughout the event. The more you scan, the more points you collect!
Prizes
Prizes! 1st Place - iPAD, 2nd Place - Sony Bluetooth Headphones, 3rd Place - $100 Amazon Gift Card
Reach 1500 points and be entered into a draw where 3 lucky adventurers will win a $50.00 UBER Eats giftcard!
Sustainability Points up for Grabs
Look out for the QR codes at these activities
• Fill Your Water Bottle – 5 points
• Lace Up for the Fun Run on Sept 25 – 100 points
• Join Us for Yoga on Thursday, Sept 26 – 100 points
• Attend DEI Sessions – 25 points
• Engage in a Session and Ask a Question – 10 points
• Recycle Your Lanyard Clip – 300 points
• Meet the Exhibitors and scan their booth QR codes to collect points. – 5 points per exhibitor
• Check into Your Accepted Meetings at the ConnectMe Café – 50 points
• Download the latest BPI Magazine in your delegate bag – 50 points
• Visit the Barista at the ConnectMe Café – 15 points
• Explore the Poster Area and download PDFs to your delegate bag – 5 points per poster
• Party at the Museum of Science. Take a picture with the T-Rex – 300 points
• Attend a Keynote Session – 50 points
• Zen den Activities – 15 points per activity
And more….
CarbonNeutral® Event Certification
CarbonNeutral® Event Certification is a designation that demonstrates our event has achieved carbon neutrality in line with the CarbonNeutral Protocol. This certification is administered by Climate Impact Partners, and is a global standard managed for over 20 years to deliver clean, conclusive, and transparent carbon neutral programs. The carbon footprint of our events are verified by a third-party company, Bureau Veritas. This initiative is part of the FasterForward - Faster to Zero commitment to becoming completely carbon neutral as a business by 2025 by our parent company, Informa.
HOW ARE WE BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE EVENT?
We believe a sustainable event focuses on three main aims...
Social responsibility
We want BPI 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
BPI 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 BPI 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..
Hynes Convention Center,
Boston, USA
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AT BPI
FASTERFORWARD TO ZERO
FasterForward is BPI's 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 >>