IMPACT exhibition centre in Bangkok has become the first business events facility in Thailand to attain latest sustainability benchmark for event management systems.
The revised ISO 20121: 2024 standard provides a framework for event-related companies to manage how the environmental, social and economic effects of their operations.
A spokesperson for the arena and exhibition complex said the standard represented a significant milestone as IMPACT Exhibition Management strengthens the venue’s International standards commits to environmental responsibility and ethical event practices.
The most recent version of the standard prioritises diversity, human rights, and creating beneficial event legacies. This expands on the 2012 edition’s emphasis on incorporating sustainability into daily routines.
“The IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre’s sustainability commitment remains unwavering and abided by the three pillars or principles of environmental, social, and governance (ESG),” said Kunwadee Jintavorn, executive director of IMPACT Exhibition Management.
“Sustainability is not just a policy for us. It’s ingrained in our daily operations and future vision,” said Jintavorn, adding that a new sustainable event package created for event organisers seeking a “sustainable alternative”.
The venue successfully fulfilled its lighting efficiency replacement project in all buildings that entailed replacing all existing lights to LED technology in the convention halls, meeting rooms, and indoor parking garages.
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Other sustainability projects included installing solar technology to further reduce the venue’s carbon footprint, an Energy Reduction Project to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, waste separations and using composters to remove liquid from food waste to turn it into organic fertilisers.
IMPACT also partners with several nonprofits and local organisations to donate leftover conference materials and excess food while recycling bins are strategically placed throughout the venue.
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