Grupio Green Initiative

Grupio's corporate green initiatives are organic and ever developing, to provide a shared vision of values through our technology platform to other organizations who also committed to the social corporate responsibility of People Planet and Profit.

And for those organizations new to the understanding of CSR aka Corporate Social Responsibility we will offer our energies and expertise and share in its value. And to help instill a vision within; that allows for clarity of thought and education on what it takes to be a responsible steward of the Earth and its People.

Here are some data points

63% of U.S. meeting planners report that CSR will be a focus for their organizations (76% in EMEA). Source:FutureWatch 2010

66% of planners will or had already implemented - green Initiatives. Source:2009 EventView

18% have a dedicated CSR team or group.

Who is planning Green Meetings

51% of independents (a 16% increase over 2008)
46.8% of corporate (a 10.5% increase over 2008)
44.4% both of association planners and
Government planners
Source: 2009 Meetings Media Survey

What is a Green/Sustainable Event?

A green/sustainable event incorporates environmental and social considerations throughout all stages of the meeting process in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment. Source PMM

Environmental Impact of Conferences
The average conference delegate over 3 day event:

• Produces 61 lbs of solid waste (2 large trash bags)
• Uses 846 gallons of water (3 times more than at home)
• Produces 1419 lbs of greenhouse gas emissions (operating your car for one month)

According to Professional Meeting Management®, fifth edition (PMM), a green meeting is defined as incorporating environmental considerations throughout all stages of the meeting in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment.

We support and are proud members of the following organizations: