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EDPA, ESCA, and EIC Unveil Joint Guidance for Sustainable Exhibition Stand Construction
5/16/2024
Recognizing the urgent need to support actions that align with our ambition to implement eco-conscious practices within the global business events and trade show industry, the Experiential Design and Producers Association (EDPA), Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) and Events Industry Council (EIC) have joined forces to enhance existing resources and champion our stakeholders so that we can continue to drive impact. Today, they proudly announce the release of comprehensive guidance for sustainable exhibition stand construction aimed at influencing and elevating the sustainability practices of their members for the betterment of our industry. The EDPA, ESCA, and EIC collaboratively developed groundbreaking sustainability guidance that has been explicitly tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges faced by the various industry verticals served by the organizations’ members. The Guidance for Sustainable Exhibition Stand Construction (GSESC) ensures that EDPA, ESCA, and EIC member organizations have clear and actionable guidance to reduce environmental impact and promote responsible practices. Reduce 2 served as the technical writer for the initiative. You can access the document here: EDPA, ESCA, and EIC Sustainability Guidance for Exhibition Stand Construction 
"Amidst the evolution of event experiences, we must prioritize sustainability at every stage of planning and execution," explained
Dasher Lowe, Executive Director of EDPA. "Our partnership with ESCA and EIC represents a crucial step in driving this transformation,
setting new benchmarks, and inspiring our industry peers to embrace sustainability wholeheartedly. The Guidance for Sustainable
Exhibition Stand Construction encompasses various facets of event planning and execution, including, but not limited to, waste
reduction, energy conservation, responsible sourcing, and community engagement, and aligns with the EIC Sustainable Event
Standards. The guidance aims to minimize environmental footprints and foster a culture of awareness and responsibility among event
professionals.”
"At ESCA, we understand the pivotal role that events play in shaping experiences and creating lasting impressions,” remarked Julie Kagy, Director of Operations of ESCA. “It is our collective responsibility to ensure that these experiences are not at the cost of our planet. Through this sustainability guidance, we envision a future where events thrive harmoniously with our environment." “The Guidance for Sustainable Exhibition Stand Construction represents an important milestone in our industry's journey towards environmental responsibility, providing nuanced and informed solutions in this key aspect of our practice,” said EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert. “As advocates for the global business events community, EIC is proud to endorse the comprehensive guidance, which will undoubtedly assist our sector in implementing conscientious and eco-conscious experiences for our events and exhibitions.” "Reduce 2 is honored to have collaborated with the EDPA, ESCA, and EIC in crafting the Guidance for Sustainable Exhibition Stand Construction,” commented Glenn Hansen, CEO of Reduce 2. “As a technical writer, our team is committed to leveraging expertise and insights to ensure this guidance reflects the highest standards in sustainability practices. We believe that by providing clear, actionable guidance, we can empower industry members to create impactful, environmentally conscious events that resonate with audiences while minimizing the collective footprint on the planet." The release of the guidance marks a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment of all three organizations to drive positive change within the events industry. EDPA, ESCA, and EIC invite their members, industry partners, and stakeholders to review the guidance and envision practical implementation. Industry feedback is welcome so the guidance can continue to evolve. Next, the guidance will be made available widely in the events industry. It will be added as a supporting resource for the EIC Sustainable Event Standards, where organisations can receive third-party audited certification. The EIC Sustainable Event Standards are a collection of eight (8) specific standards that assess events and industry suppliers on a wide range of sustainability criteria in support of environmental and social responsibility. The standards are a framework for collaboration, providing a strong focus on guidance and metrics so that event professionals, at all stages of their sustainability journey, will have the support needed to implement and measure sustainable practices. Once shared, all three organizations anticipate their members will embrace and champion the sustainability guidance and pave the way for a more environmentally conscious and impactful future. ABOUT EDPA Founded in 1954, The Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA) is recognized internationally and serves thousands of professional members representing more than 300 corporations across 18 countries. EDPA is committed to driving growth within the experiential, exhibit, and event industry through Advocacy, Networking, Education, and Good Works. The EDPA is THE network for leaders in the customer experience industry. Its members combine marketing, design, and production leadership to help organizations create effective face-to-face customer experiences and environments for tradeshows, events, corporate environments, museums, retailers, education, and entertainment. https://www.edpa.com ABOUT ESCA Established in 1970, the Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) serves as a unified voice for service contractors and their partners in the exhibition industry. ESCA is committed to advancing the exhibition, meeting, and special event industries. Through education, information exchange, and shared professionalism among members and their customers, ESCA fosters collaboration across all aspects of the exhibition industry. https://www.esca.org ABOUT EIC The Events Industry Council, the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition, and standards, is a global federation of more than 34 Association Members representing 103,500 individuals and 19,500 entities, and 24 Corporate Members with global operations and event teams in countries around the world. EIC is the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence. It promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) programmes. The CMP credential is recognised globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education, and a rigorous exam. https://www.eventscouncil.org ABOUT REDUCE 2 Behind the Name Reduce 2... The Paris Agreement on climate change was adopted on December 12, 2015, at COP21. Its overarching goal is to hold “the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels” and pursue efforts “to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.” By reducing the planet's warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius or lower, the hope is to stave off severe climate disruptions that could exacerbate hunger, conflict, and drought worldwide. Let’s limit the increase to less than 2 degrees. Reduce 2! https://www.reduce2.com Contact: questions@exhibitormagazine.com |
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