Sustainability
Building a sustainable future
BESydney is committed to supporting the sustainability goals of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and our clients.
We believe that a sustainable future requires resilience and relies on collaboration. BESydney brings global meetings to Australia that integrate business, government and community – collective effort that generates solutions for change. Through a shared agenda, meetings of this kind see minds and disciplines work together to diffuse knowledge, address challenges and create progress that resonates globally.
Our commitment to making Sydney a sustainable destination for business events is outlined in our Sustainability Policy.
Sustainable Destination Partnership
BESydney is proud to be an Associate Member of the Sustainable Destination Partnership.
Developed by the City of Sydney, the Partnership includes Sydney's leading hotels, event centres, cultural institutions and tourism bodies, which are committed to working together to improve environmental performance and building Sydney's reputation as a leading sustainable destination.
Find out moreOur sustainable partners
By partnering with ecologically responsible service providers, venues and tourism operators we are able to connect our clients with a network of stakeholders that lessen the environmental impact they have on our city.
- AccorHotels
The Planet 21 sustainable development program; outlines the organisation’s aim to tackle food and buildings across four strategic groups (employees, customers, partners and local communities). - Barangaroo
Home to Australia’s first large-scale carbon neutral community, Barangaroo, which is testament to the importance this government places on sustainability and sustainable practices that sets the benchmark for sustainability. Barangaroo is one of only 19 projects around the world participating in the C40 Cities Climate Positive Development Program. - Merlin Entertainments
The group have implemented an environmental policy that looks to develop the group’s high standards on managing marine habitat and wildlife across their animal collections; review the impacts of their projects on biodiversity; plan practical and cost-effective water; waste and energy conservation and pollution control measures that are associated with the group’s operations. - Qantas
Qantas has developed ‘Future Planet’ initiatives that are aimed at cutting down fuel consumption through improved aircraft efficiency techniques – data analysis, reduced aircraft weight, the use of biofuel, and electric service vehicles on the ground – all to meet a reduced fuel target that has been set for 2020. - Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport is committed to being a good neighbour to its surrounding communities; curbing carbon emissions, ensuring the safety and security of employees and airport users; and applying sustainable practice to all planning, design, and construction it undertakes. Sydney Airport’s sustainability approach is rated in the top 15% for its industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. The Airport is considered an industry leader, with an AA rating from the MSCI ESG Indixes, and a Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation. - Sydney Olympic Park
Through Environmental Guidelines known as the ‘Green Games’, Sydney Olympic Park has remediated 160 hectares of contaminated land and contained nine million cubic metres of excavated waste on-site, Australia’s largest land remediation project. Its venues and facilities incorporate materials selection, pollution control, waste management, and energy and water conservation. - Opera House
The green-certified Sydney Opera House has ambitious sustainability targets that extend the savings, efficiencies and environmental legacy of a building that has become the symbol of modern Australia.
Sydney's sustainable programs
The City of Sydney's flagship program Sustainable Sydney 2030 defines the a set of goals that have been developed to make the city as green, global and connected as possible by 2030. The plan will transform the way both residents and visitors live, work and play. The city has a range of sustainable initiatives such as transport, low carbon and training.
6-star green star Convention Centre
As part of a recognised Green Precinct, ICC Sydney is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations. ICC Sydney works with clients to facilitate sustainable meetings through its multi-streamed Event Legacy Program.
Hosting a sustainable meeting in Sydney
We understand that many of our clients value sustainable meetings and working with a host city to lessen environmental impact. To help get you started in creating a sustainable meeting in Sydney, we've developed a quick sustainable event guideline.
Work with our sustainable partners
Our city is on mission to progress Australia's sustainability credentials and a large number of our partners are supporting this action through their own initiatives.Global Destination Sustainability Index
BESydney is proud to be a member of the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index). Sydney was one of the first cities in the world and the first in Australia to join the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index). The index aims to promote the sustainable growth of international meeting destinations, highlighting best practices and responsible business tourism.
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