Sheraton Grand Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Education Investment MENA to Aim to Halve Carbon/Waste by 2025
We are working to minimise the impact our operations have on the environment and on the communities we serve with measures including the reduction of waste from single use plastics and printed materials; the offset of our carbon emissions with the use of renewable energies; and empowerment of the communities with educational events and purpose-driven partnerships.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
We know sustainability is important to our attendees and exhibitors, as well as to our market as a whole. Not only are we committed to running our event in an environmentally and socially responsible way, we also want to go further and inspire the sustainable development of the industry we serve. By connecting people with relevant networks and knowledge at our event, we’re helping them to solve some of the biggest challenges facing the sector to ensure long-term, sustainable growth.
Education Investment MENA has been developed in line with an industry-leading event sustainability programme, focusing on:
- Inspiring sustainable development
- Running an environmentally responsible event
- Running a socially responsible event
AREAS OF FOCUS
We focus on:
- Using our content and partnerships to help support the sustainability of the market our event serves.
- Inspiring our suppliers, exhibitors and other stakeholders to deliver a sustainable event
We focus on:
- Reducing our event’s carbon emissions
- Creating less waste
- Considering the sustainability credentials of the items sourced for the event
We focus on:
- Doing business safely and ethically
- Ensuring our event is a welcoming environment for all
- Considering wellbeing and accessibility
- Creating a positive impact on our host cities
SUSTAINABILITY SPONSORSHIPS AT EDUCATION INVESTMENT MENA
Setting the pace for sustainability in the Education space, we are committed to run EDUCATION INVESTMENT MENA as a socially and environmentally responsible event.
Align your brand to sustainability goals and get benefits such as: Increased brand awareness amongst attendees, Improved brand image and reputation, Brand alignment with environmental causes and Storyline and themed messaging pre/post event.
EASY WAYS YOU CAN BE MORE SUSTAINABLE AT EDUCATION INVESTMENT MENA
Here are our top tips on how you can help make this event even more sustainable:
- Reduce the brightness of your screen and remember to hibernate your computer when not in use to help reduce your energy usage.
- Make sure you take a break at regular intervals throughout the day. Getting away from your screen for a minute to stretch your legs, staying hydrated and having a healthy snack will improve your ability to get the most out of the event.
- Be aware of our code of conduct and help us ensure a welcoming atmosphere of respect for all.
- When talking to exhibiting companies remember to ask them about the sustainability credentials of their business and their products.
- Most event resources have been designed to be easily viewed online or via a mobile device so please avoid printing where possible to help reduce paper waste.
- Consider eating a healthy meat-free lunch during the event, it’s good for you and for the planet.
WELLBEING AT EDUCATION INVESTMENT MENA
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can make a huge difference to your well-being and physical and mental performance, whether in the office, at home, or at an in-person event. Although virtual events may not be as physically demanding as in-person events, they can be mentally challenging.
Check out our tips on how to make the most of virtual events: