Sustainability at Greenbuild
As a leading event in sustainable building and design, Greenbuild brings together professionals, industry leaders, and visionaries to exchange ideas and showcase cutting-edge technologies.
There are so many ways for you to participate, a great first step is getting involved in our onsite sustainability activations.
Programs for All to Attend
Volunteer at Greenbuild
Each year, Greenbuild selects students and emerging professionals to support the show’s waste diversion goals and application for TRUE Zero Waste for Events certification. In exchange for a total of 8 hours of work in person during the conference, volunteers receive complimentary admission.
Scholarships
USGBC and Greenbuild’s scholarship application for the 2025 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is now open. The annual scholarship program brings community and sustainability leaders to the table to encourage and empower individuals to transform the way we do business in the building industry.
Sustainability Report
Get an inside look at Greenbuild's 2024 Sustainability Report from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. The Sustainability Report is how we track Greenbuild's waste, water, energy use, and overall carbon footprint to ensure we execute a fully sustainable event.
View the full report to learn more.
Greenbuild's Sustainability Goals
The Greenbuild International Conference + Expo has established seven long-term goals for improving the sustainability performance of the show.
We believe these goals address the most relevant event impacts of both Greenbuild and the meetings and events industry. Greenbuild is more committed than ever to producing a sustainable event that positively impacts our industry.
Greenbuild & the SDGs
Since 2021 Greenbuild has been tracking our actions against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as Global Goals. These are a set of 17 integrated and interrelated goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that humanity enjoys peace and prosperity by 2030.
Greenbuild offers an annual scholarship program to bring community and sustainability leaders together & empower individuals to transform the way we do business in the building industry.
Greenbuild amplifies women’s voices. In 2024 57% of speakers self-identified as women.
The Greenbuild Legacy Project is a yearly project initiative that leaves a lasting impact on the host city of the Greenbuild International Conference + Expo. Learn more here.
Greenbuild is the leading event for attendees to learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability and quality of life in our buildings, cities and communities.
Greenbuild prioritizes local and sustainable sourced items.
Greenbuild offsets carbon from event operations. Learn more here.
Equity, Inclusion & Wellbeing
To remain relevant for the next generation of leaders, Greenbuild must prioritize diversity at every turn, challenging established thinking and providing opportunities to learn more about topics that drive change. Everything we do contributes to creating the ultimate experience: a safe and inclusive space where people can gather and celebrate together.
Participate in Greenbuild's wellness activities, including morning yoga, a run/walk club, and various quiet workspaces. Greenbuild's JEDI principles include the renowned Women in Green luncheon, which unites hundreds of sustainability professionals from around the world.
Greenbuild is the place to discover, celebrate, and belong.
Sustainability Onsite At Greenbuild
Reduce Emissions
Take Public Transit: Us the Metro Trip Planner to help you find the best route to and around Los Angeles. Joining us from Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, or Antelope, San Fernando and Perris valleys, utilize the Metrolink train to reduce emissions and stress from the traffic.
Reduce Waste
Help us produce a zero-waste event by being mindful on your purchase and prioritizing re-useable, recyclable and compostable material and packaging. BOYB: Bring Your Own Bottle. Don't forget to pack you refillable water bottle and reusable coffee cup. Greenbuild will offer many opportunities to refill both.
*American’s use almost 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour according to recycleacrossamerica.org.
Show Up for the LA Community!
Visit the Sustainability Hub onsite to get involved in the Sustainability Activations in the Expo Hall. More details coming soon!
2024 Legacy Project
The 2024 Greenbuild Legacy Project is "East Parkside, Past and Future: Building a Sustainable Community" and focuses on the East Parkside neighborhood in West Philadelphia. This project is from the Centennial Parkside Community Development Corporation (CPCDC). CPCDC was established by a group of East Parkside residents with the intention of promoting an equitable development strategy that sustains an economically and culturally diverse community, improves the health and well-being of residents, strengthens the community’s identity and connectivity, and enhances the quality of the physical environment.
Exhibitor Sustainability
Greenbuild's Mandatory Green Exhibitor Guidelines (GMEGG) is a required sustainability initiative to be completed before arriving on-site at Greenbuild. We consider everything from lighting, collateral materials in a booth, and transportation for booth staff on-site. Our goal is to help ascertain small changes to reduce overall environmental impact.
Exhibitors impact the success of our sustainability efforts on-site, and exhibitors who meet all GMEGG requirements are considered for the Greenbuild Green Exhibitor Awards - an excellent way to gain visibility into your organization's sustainable practices and drive traffic to your booth. With each exhibiting company committing to sustainable exhibiting practices and making minor changes to their booth, it has a massive impact (see the results in our previous year's Sustainability Reports).
*Exhibitor Training Module is only accessible with an existing USBGC account.
GMEGG Donation Program
In addition to GMEGG, Greenbuild has partnered with Honeycomb Strategies and the Los Angeles Convention Center to establish a donation program with materials benefiting local charities. The program aligns with the exhibitor Pack-In/ Pack-Out Policy in an effort to produce a zero waste event and increase the sustainability of the event along with other initiatives on site.
*Details of the donation program can be found in the Exhibitor Kit.
Sustainability at Past Greenbuild Events
Inside Greenbuild 2024
Inside Greenbuild 2023
Inside Greenbuild 2022
Inside Greenbuild 2021
Sustainability Hub Sponsorships Available
Guarantee that the green building industry identifies you as a partner by sponsoring one of Greenbuild's sustainability initiatives including, carbon offset, sustainability report, water, and other various sustainability sponsorship opportunities.
Dave Pruka
Exhibit & Sponsor Opportunities
(Companies 0-9 & A-I)
612.518.8084
dave.pruka@informa.com
Kelly Gutermuth
Exhibit & Sponsor Opportunities
(Companies J-Z)
214.930.4056
kelly.gutermuth@informa.com
Questions?
Questions about sustainability at Greenbuild? Contact our sustainability team at Honeycomb Strategies for more information on Greenbuild's projects, reporting, and sustainability certifications.
Amanda Simons, Principal Consultant
Honeycomb Strategies
hello@hcsustainability.com
