Sustainability

College is determined to make sure this year and future iterations of our ASM continue facilitating environmentally sustainable practices. From the choice of our venue partners to the food we provide and all other elements that go into providing this important professional development activity, we want to take a collective approach by encouraging and enabling all stakeholders involved in the event an opportunity to assist us.

Have a green idea that you don’t see below? Let us know at acd@thinkbusinessevents.com.au.

What is ACD doing? Sustainability Sunday!

Sustainability Sunday will see our morning and afternoon tea go green! You will be dazzled by the vegetarian/vegan menu on offer. Not only is eating more plant-based meals better for the planet, but the BCEC also work hard to provide dishes that use ingredients with the lowest possible food mileage – basically how far each ingredient must travel to go from its source to your plate.

Vegan food options will be served on on Sunday 1 June during Morning and Afternoon tea.

College is providing plumbed water stations throughout the Meeting’s spaces to assist delegates in filling their reusable water bottles.  We encourage all attendees to bring their own water bottles to use throughout the event.

Where applicable, we have requested all ASM exhibitors make their booths as environmentally friendly as possible.

Sustainability at BCEC

EarthCheck Platinum Certification

BCEC holds an EarthCheck Platinum Certification is result of a culmination of 12 consecutive years of rigorously audited best practice in sustainability, recognising the Centre’s strong leadership and innovation in several key areas of social and environmental actions.

Being Green

• Installation of new LED lighting and a daylight harvesting system
• 764 solar panel system
• Capture 1,000,000L of rainwater is reticulated around the facility for sanitation and irrigation requirements
• Turn up to 80% of food waste into high concentrate soil fertiliser
• In 2023, BCEC recycled 51% of all waste produced, well above industry standards

Containers for Change

Containers for Change Queensland Container Refund Scheme generates up to 10c for each eligible container that is returned. As part of this initiative, BCEC has rolled out Containers for Change bins in front-of-house and back-of-house locations for guests and staff to redirect beverage containers from our usual recycling streams. The funds raised through this initiative are donated to charities close to the hearts of BCEC staff, and to develop sustainable initiatives within the Centre.

How can you contribute to a more sustainable Meeting?

Transportation

• Carbon offset your flights to and from Brisbane if travelling by air.
• Consider catching public transport to and from the venue or booking your accommodation within walking distance.
• Take in the sights of the Brisbane River by walking to the venue.
• Are you Brisbane-based? Why not cycle to the venue? BCEC provides secure parking for bicycles as well as shower and change room facilities.
• Know others who are attending the Meeting? Plan to carpool or rideshare if you are in close proximity to one another.

Food and drink

• Get involved in Sustainability Sunday on 1 June.
• Bring your own refillable water bottle and keep cup.

While onsite

• Use digital resources such as the conference mobile app to gather and find information.
• Dispose of your waste thoughtfully; BCEC has clearly labelled colour-coded rubbish and recycling bins to assist you with waste disposal.