ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ proudly announces a landmark sustainability partnership with EarthCheck, unveiled during the 64th ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress in Porto, Portugal. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s mission to embed sustainability and measurable climate action across the global business events industry.
Under a new two-year agreement, EarthCheck becomes ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s sustainability partner, reinforcing ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s commitment to reducing environmental impact, strengthening best practices, and empowering its global network to take meaningful action.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ CEO Dr. Senthil Gopinath said: “This partnership with EarthCheck is a defining moment for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and the global business events industry. Sustainability is no longer optional—it is fundamental to how we operate and grow. By combining ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s global network with EarthCheck’s scientific expertise, we are empowering our members to deliver events that create positive outcomes for people, places, and the planet. Together, we are setting a clear path toward a low-carbon future.”
To launch the partnership, EarthCheck applied its EventCalculator tool to measure the carbon footprint of the 2025 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress in Porto. These insights will inform ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s long-term sustainability roadmap and set clear, evidence-based targets aligned with the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative.
EarthCheck CEO Stewart Moore said: "Both ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and EarthCheck recognise that sustainability must be measurable, transparent, and actionable. This partnership strengthens the industry’s ability to act with purpose. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ connects a vast global community, and EarthCheck brings the metrics and methodology to support credible action. Together, we can help destinations and organisers make informed decisions that create real impact."
The partnership will see ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and EarthCheck collaborate on sustainability strategies, events, training, and communications, ensuring sustainability principles are integrated across ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s operations and major activities. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ members will also gain access to EarthCheck’s guidance, tools, and certification support to advance their own sustainability goals and reporting practices.
Together, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and EarthCheck aim to accelerate progress across the global business events community, demonstrating how science-based frameworks and collective leadership can help the sector thrive in a low-carbon future. This collaboration underscores ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s vision for a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable global events industry — one where progress is measured, shared, and celebrated.