ITU-T organizes a number of events including workshops, summits and symposia to progress existing work areas and explore new ones. The events cover a wide array of topics in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) and attract high-ranking experts as speakers, and attendees from engineers to high-level management from all industry sectors. We care about climate action and we are working towards greening our events.
Here is how we are working on greening our events – and how you can help support as a participant.
If you would like to learn more, or if you have any additional suggestions or ideas on sustainable development at our events,
we’d love to hear from you at green@itu.int
ITU IS A FIRM SUPPORTER OF SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, AND WE’RE WORKING HARD TO MAKE SURE SUSTAINABILITY IS CENTRAL TO OUR EVENTS, TOO. WE BELIEVE THAT SUSTAINABILITY CAN BE ACHIEVED BOTH COLLECTIVELY AND
INDIVIDUALLY.
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WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• Neutralizing our emissions by purchasing carbon offsets for ITU staff flights.
| WHAT YOU CAN DO:
• Carbon-offset your flights: you can use the ICAO's official calculator.
• Travel to the venue by public transport, on foot or by bicycle.
• Take event shuttles rather than individual cars.
• Choose a hotel close to the venue or public transport, and with an environmentally responsible policy.
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Waste
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WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• Living our paperless policy. All event information is available on the Event App and event website.
• Renting equipment that can be returned and reused.
• Providing recycling stations throughout the venue.
• Collecting and recycling event badges.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO AS A PARTICIPANT:
• Recycle your waste at one of the many recycling stations.
• Recycle your badge at one of the badge recycling stations when you leave the event.
• Use the Event App instead of printing out event information or exchanging business cards.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO AS AN EXHIBITOR
• Use sustainable materials for your construction projects, including recycled metals and plastic; non-VOC paints; recycled or biodegradable carpeting; reusable displays or digital screens.
• Reduce printed documents – use QR codes or online information instead.
• Use only recycled paper and print double-sided with soy-based inks.
• Sort your waste responsibly.
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Food and Beverages
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WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• Minimising the use of plastic bottles by providing water dispensers that you can use free of charge with your own bottle.
| WHAT YOU CAN DO AS A PARTICIPANT:
• Bring your own reusable water bottle to refill at the water dispensers.
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WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• Employing a power-down policy to ensure only critical equipment is on during rehearsal and move-in times.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO AS A PARTICIPANT:
• Switch off all electrical devices, including lights, ventilation and ICT equipment when not in use in both conference and hotel rooms.
• Enable energy-saving features on your devices.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO AS AN EXHIBITOR
• Ask your contractor for energy-efficient lighting on your stand.
• Source local and eco-friendly printers.
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Other
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WHAT WE ARE DOING:
• Collaborating with various event stakeholders to scale up our sustainability aim.
| WHAT YOU CAN DO AS AN EXHIBITOR:
• Ensure gifts and giveaways are either virtual (ideally) or are eco-friendly, locally sourced and without excess packaging.
• Talk to your stand contractor, research your options, and design a green stand.
• Donate left-over gifts and stationary to a local charity.
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