The Westin Copley Place,
Boston, MA
CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABILITY AT PHARMA FORUM US
At Pharma Forum 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.
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.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
At Pharma Forum, we want everyone to feel like they belong and for our communities to feel inspired and benefit from the diverse identities, innovation and ideas we showcase.
Food & Beverage
During the event, you will find plates, cups, and cutlery made from recycled and rapidly renewable content. Look out for the various receptacles to recycle paper, plastic and glass waste. The Westin Copley Place Boston is dedicated to providing a seasonal menu and are dedicated to local sourcing, waste reduction, and lessening our ecological footprint, all while maintaining high standards of food and service. 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.
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
Annual Pharma 'Fun Run' (or Walk)
Tuesday, March 25 - 6:00 AM
Grab your sneakers and meet us at the Registration Desk on Level 3 of the Westin Copley Place Boston for this sunrise run/walk along the beautiful Boston waterfront. Pharma Forum T-Shirts will be provided for participants on first come, first serve basis that morning.
Please reserve your spot in the ConnectMe App!
Rise & Shine Yoga
Wednesday, March 26 - 6:00 AM-6:45 AM
Join us for a beginner yoga class on Level 7 (Room TBA) of the Westin Copley Place Boston to exercise as the sun comes up. Modifications provided for more advanced students.
Yoga mats will be provided for us.
Please sign up in the ConnectMe App to reserve your spot!
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
Don't forget!!
After the event, please be sure to return your badge and lanyard to the bins provided so we can recycle them. Thanks to our Terracycle Zero Waste boxes, all badges and lanyards will be recycled properly!
HOW ARE WE BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE EVENT?
Social responsibility
We want Pharma Forum 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
Pharma Forum 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 Pharma Forum 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 Life Sciences and meetings 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..
The Westin Copley Place,
Boston, MA
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AT PHARMA FORUM 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.
FasterForward to Zero
FasterForward is Informa Connect'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 >>
