Sustainability at our meetings
The Forum brings together stakeholders to help address the greatest ecological crisis of our time. Our platforms aim to facilitate action-oriented communities of stakeholders from all parts of the international system. We recognise that in offering these platforms, we consume finite resources and cause emissions. We take the utmost care to minimize and mitigate our environmental impact, implementing region-specific actions to further reduce our footprint wherever possible.
Selected meetings
Annual Meeting in Davos
Our flagship meeting is designed with a strong focus on sustainability, implementing the most comprehensive eco-friendly practices across all areas. As our largest and most influential gathering, it inevitably has the highest climate impact. Acknowledging this, we are deeply committed to reducing our environmental footprint through proactive measures. We prioritise sustainable sourcing, lean design principles, and minimise waste.
More about sustainability in Davos
Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China
During AMNC, the Forum prioritises recycling or donating materials that cannot be reused, such as construction materials and signage, as part of our effort to minimise our environmental footprint. Additionally, we are committed to recycling operational waste and optimising energy consumption to reduce CO2 emissions and lower energy costs.
Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils in Dubai
During AMGFC, the Forum sustainability focus is on sourcing from local suppliers, renting the furniture and reusing wall elements to minimize waste. Food is, when not avoidable, served in recyclable bamboo containers, and plastic bottles are eliminated to cut down on single-use plastics. To further reduce our environmental footprint, hotels are within walking distance, and a staff shuttle is provided to lower transportation emissions.
Sustainable Development Impact Meeting in New York
During SDIM, the Forum provides sustainable catering with seasonally driven menus, and no single-use plastic is used. The meeting venue is LEED Platinum certified and the Forum maintains its adherence to the UN Global Compact.
