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Accountability

Aviation Week Network is happy to discuss any questions or concerns regarding sustainability at our events.  For further information please contact Jennifer Roberts at [email protected]

Sustainable Content      

• MRO Americas features several sessions on sustainability throughout the event due to the airline industry’s concerns regarding this subject.  We also focus on obtaining speakers with a diverse background and address DEI issues at the event. For full details see the agenda page.
• MRO Americas is host to the Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC) that brings teams, including students together to test their skills against and learn from seasoned veterans.
• MRO Americas will again feature the A-WING jobfAIR focused on promoting women and diversity in aviation careers
• The MRO and Nuts and Bolts awards, recognizing excellence in the MRO industry will be presented at MRO Americas

Purposeful Partnership

• MRO Americas donates the space for the A-WING jobfAIR
• MRO Americas provides discounted space to the AMC.
• The MRO Series is partnered with A4A and IATA across all of our MRO event. Both organizations are actively involved in the development of show content.

Sustainability Communications

• Attendees can find a complete overview of Aviation Week Network’s sustainability policy and initiative on our website as well as links in our attendee brochure and on-site event guide.
• Our Exhibitor Resource Center includes communications to both exhibitors and key contractors about our sustainability efforts and asking them to make progress on this
• Our internal team as well as all of our vendors are fully aware of our sustainability initiatives enabling them to engage and contribute to our efforts.

Venue Sustainability Features

• The KBHCCD provides efficient AC and lighting
• Our operations team ensures that our venues turn down or off the hall lights in areas with sufficient natural light
• The KBHCCD utilizes outside air for the HVAC system when the outside air is cooler than the desired space temperature.
• The KBHCCD’s electric power is supplied from a renewable source, that gives them credits towards a LEED certification.
• The KBHCCD ensures lights are turned off in unused areas and overnight
• The venue switches off any AV system or equipment used onsite when not in use
• A/C is turned off during build up days when bay doors are open and temperatures cannot be controlled.
• Escalators are turned off during low traffic periods

Water

• 7M gallons per year are saved through xeriscaping, low flow plumbing fixtures, and more energy efficient cooling towers
• KBHCCD maintenance and housekeeping staffs are trained to detect and report leaks for immediate repairs to conserve water
• Green Purchases KBHCCD purchases and uses environmentally friendly cleaning products, which in turn contribute to cleaner effluent
  

Green Purchases

• KBHCCD purchases and uses environmentally friendly cleaning products, which in turn contribute to cleaner effluent

Electricity

• 100% of the electricity KBHCCD uses is from renewable sources
• High-speed dock doors mean efficient temperature control inside exhibit halls
• High efficiency motors were installed throughout the HVAC system replacing old high energy consuming motors

Recycling

• KBHCCD offers free recycling collection which helps to offset show and exhibitor costs for garbage collection
• Nearly 160 tons of paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum are recycled annually
• More than 7.6 tons of unconsumed food has been donated to local non-profits, serving those in need
• All used cooking oil is collected for conversion to bio-diesel
• The KBHCCD catering partner uses compostable utensils for all disposable applications

Minimal Waste

• Exhibitors are encouraged to use reusable booths
• Recyclables are collected throughout the venue
• The venue has cut down on paper towels and interspersed hand dryers in some restrooms
• Carpet has been eliminated from the exhibition floor and is optional for exhibitors
• Catering orders are carefully considered to eliminate waste
• Our badges are made of recyclable material

Sustainable Promotional Items

• Digital program guides
• QR codes to generate access to digital content vs printed copies
• Careful consideration is given to quantities provided to ensure minimal leftovers of items
• Sustainable lanyards

Sustainable Catering

• The venue participates in the good neighbor program. Leftover food is donated to local homeless shelters. The Stew Pot being one of them
• Disposable ware is either biodegradable or recyclable
• Centerplate uses local venders for bread, cheese and honey just to name a few.
• Careful consideration is given to quantities provided to ensure minimal leftovers of items

Supporting the Local/Host Community

• Attendees are encouraged to stay at nearby hotels reducing congestion and traffic.
• MRO Americas works with the local tourism board to promote nearby attractions, including recommending venues for exhibitor parties and functions.
• We work with local schools and training centers to encourage participation in the event and enthusiasm for the aviation industry.

Enhancing Wellbeing and DEI

• Attendees and exhibitors are provided with a Code of Conduct which includes things like diversity, appropriate dress, anti-discrimination rules etc
• Our content team is dedicated to ensuring diversity of speaking panels, promoting diversity in the industry and presenting a range of views
• Discounted or free tickets, or even subsidized travel, are provided to certain groups who couldn’t afford to access the event without that support including students.
• Water refill stations are available at the event, not just during opening hours but for contractors during build and breakdown
• We provide menu options for healthy food, or people with specific dietary requirements, at the event
• Members of the event team have successfully completed Informa’s Modern Slavery awareness training and cascaded this to other team members
• There is a dedicated space for nursing mothers
• A prayer or contemplation room is provided at the event or venue

Operating Safely

• Review Health & Safety commitments of the venue
• Draft emergency planning
• Consider all aspects of Safety Behavior (housekeeping, rigging, loading areas, electrical systems, permit to work etc.)
• Review all Floor Plan Safety criteria such as the width and position of each aisle
• Make a plan for onsite crowd management
• For stand designs to be submitted and reviewed
• Risk assessments and Method Statements to be provided prior to the build
• Safety brief to be available for anyone coming onsite