Corporate Responsibility Centre
The
Green Meeting Industry Council partnered with
IMEX to deliver the Corporate Responsibility Centre at IMEX 2008. The Council
was formed to improve meeting management practices by promoting environmentally
responsible strategies through the collaborative efforts of the hospitality
industry, corporations, government and community organisations. The Green
Meeting Industry Council is committed to supporting economic, environmental
and community objectives as they relate to the meeting industry.
The Corporate Responsibility Centre gave both exhibitors and visitors a chance to increase their awareness and knowledge of both environmental and social responsibility. The Centre offered expert advice, tool kits and case studies and was built from environmentally responsible stand materials by ExpoForce GmbH. Visitors had the opportunity to discuss their particular CSR (corporate social responsibility) programme, understand how to develop one from scratch, or simply pick up tips for improvements. The Centre provided an essential aid in helping organisations to remain competitive and increase value by staying on top of trends and challenges.
WWF benefits from the Corporate Responsibility Centre
IMEX Corporate Responsibility Centre partner Louise Hall Reider Company offered one lucky visitor to the Centre at IMEX 2008, the chance to win a US$500 donation to their favourite charitable cause.
Aoun Abiaoun of Momentum Worldwide won the draw and opted to make a donation to the World Widlife Fund (WWF). The donation will go towards protecting endangered species, preserving threatened species and addressing global threats such as deforestation.
Photo shows Kris Verdeck from Louise Hall Reider Company with the charity cheque
The Corporate Responsibility Centre at IMEX combined the expertise of IMEX’s environmental and socially responsible partners:
