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Sustainable Event Strategist

Lead the charge in sustainable event planning and make a tangible impact in sustainability with specifics government regulations, community impact, food & beverage, carbon offsets..
Responsive Certificate Block
    CMP HeadshotCertificate Program  Emerging Professionals (0 - 3 years)    

The meeting industry's focus on sustainability is changing. As planners, part of that means being able to answer questions from chief sustainability officers and executive-level stakeholder(s) and clients, particularly those whose focus is organizational support of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.

The industry has been talking about sustainability in events for years and many of us have implemented small changes, but now we have to go further and redefine how we plan. MPI's newest micro-certificate dives into specifics around sustainability, government regulations, community impact, food & beverage, carbon offsets and tracking and supply chain engagement. Get the boost you need to start implementing real change in your planning process.

After completing the Sustainable Event Strategist Certificate program, you'll be ready to...

  • Gain a deeper understanding of how to imbed sustainability in your planning processes.
  • Use tools for success around several key areas of event, including carbon emissions, food and beverage, single-use items reduction, supplier engagement and social impact.
  • Align your event sustainability goals with the overarching goals of your organization or clients.

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Inge Krogh Larsen
Certified IconSenior Changemaker and Relationship
Manager / GDS-Movement

With over 25 years of expertise in the travel and tourism sector, Inge, Senior Changemaker and Relationship Manager at GDS-Movement, is dedicated to catalysing positive transformations. Drawing from her extensive background in business and leisure tourism, she has become a staunch advocate for sustainability.

Her journey, spurred by experiences as a participant of the GDS-Index, led her to establish a consultancy, Grøn Start, which supports SMEs and destinations in their sustainability endeavors. A certified B Leader, she also guides companies to B Corp and Green Key certifications. Through training, workshops, and keynotes, she shares insights on regenerative tourism strategies and sustainable event management.

 Members: $305  ●  Non-Members: $405
 4 Clock hours
MPI-Academy