Region 5 Head Start Conference

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Wednesday, November 6 - Friday, November 8, 2024

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GES Sustainability Offerings and Best Practices

  • Encourage exhibitors to use exhibit rental packages, ECO Exhibit Systems+, with custom graphics printed on environmentally friendly and sustainable fabric consisting of up to 100% recycled post-consumer products.
  • 80%+ of all carpeting and padding used at an event returns to the production facility to be cleaned, re-seamed and reused as many times as possible before being donated.
  • Dark colored speckled booth and aisle carpet is recommended for use due to ease of maintenance and cleaning increasing the product life cycle. Carpet and padding are used multiple times, cleaned and stored locally. Carpet with recycled content is also available as an option.
  • Fabric drape is cleaned and repaired on a regular basis to maximize number of use.
  • Partnered with the industry leader in event furnishings to provide sustainable, reusable furniture.
  • Digital platforms optimize ordering process and service delivery as well as reduce paper consumption during the design, planning and execution.
  • Reusable, modular systems for show and booth structures, lowering carbon emissions from the production and manufacturing process of new materials.
  • Content banners and graphics printed on 100% reusable post-consumer recycled material as well as single-use recyclable paper are available upon request.
  • Recommend a more generic content on graphics to increase the opportunity for use year-over-year.
  • Reduce transportation-based emissions for graphics to show site by partnering with a network of local sign shops to print within the host destination rather than shipping long-distance to regional show sites.
  • Registration counters are reused as many times as possible.
  • Post and enforce “No Engine Idling” policy in the warehouse and on show site.
  • Utilize transportation software to increase the efficiency of our fleet and track GES carbon emissions within a destination or region.
  • When goods are shipped long-distance and partners with EPA SmartWay certified partners including Mayflower, RJW, and FedEx Freight to minimize emissions.
  • Recycle programs at both warehouse and show site based on facility capabilities for cardboard, paper and aluminum.
  • Remote work locations for employees and local team members to reduce travel carbon footprint.
  • Printer inks with VOCs (volatile organize compounds) are not used.
  • Utilize Energy Star electric equipment and power down at night, whenever possible.
  • Source material and labor locally when possible.
  • Heavy equipment fueled by electric or propane, unless directed by the facility.
  • First official services provider to achieve certification under the EIC Sustainable Event Standards at GES Headquarters.