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4. Environmentally responsible business and convention tourism
4.5. Standards and certifications (cont'd)
The Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) a Convention Industry Council (CIC) initiative
• The APEX Green Meetings and Events Practices Panel is currently developing standards that will enable
planners to produce environmentally responsible and friendly conventions.
• A partnership with ASTM International Standards was formed to facilitate the process.
• The standards are comprised of nine individual "sector" standards, covering all facets of event planning
and management: Audio-Visual, Communication & Marketing Materials, Destinations, Exhibits, Food &
Beverage, Meeting Venue, On-Site Office, Transportation, Accommodations.
• As of January 2012, eight out of the nine sectors were being prepared for publishing, with the exception of
Accommodations, which is still at the draft stage.
• The Green Meeting Industry Council offers workshops to help organizations get ready for the new
standards.
Sources:
- Green Meeting Industry Council. n.d. Aug. 2011.
- Marlene Goldman, “Green Meetings standards,” Meetings Focus, Jul. 2011, Aug. 2011. .
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