Responsabilidad social

El Baird Center has made sustainability a central part of its expansion strategy, designing its new North Building to be a model of environmentally responsible event space by integrating innovative green features that reduce environmental impact and support community resilience. The expansion incorporates elements such as an underground stormwater retention system, energy-efficient LowE and bird-friendly glass, LED lighting with occupancy sensors, low-flow plumbing fixtures, recycled steel, and a state-of-the-art ORCA food digester that can divert hundreds of tons of waste from landfills each year, all contributing to a stronger, greener future for Milwaukee and its visitors. The project’s commitment to sustainability was recognized with LEED Gold certification. You can read more about these features on aquí!

Sustainability at Freeman is integrated into how events are planned, produced, and operated. As IAEE’s official general service contractor, Freeman approaches environmental sustainability through established policies, consistent onsite practices, and scalable solutions across our event portfolio. We focus on reducing emissions from fuels, electricity, materials, and waste, while maintaining a high‑quality experience for everyone.

Some of our best practices include:

• Pack‑in / pack‑out policy encouraging participants to have an end-of-event plan for everything brought to show site
• Provide reusable and/or recyclable show management materials, including carpet, signage, and structural elements wherever possible
• Provide reusable exhibit solutions that help reduce single‑use materials, shipping, and storage needs
• Power‑down policy to limit unnecessary electricity use during non‑show hours
• Energy‑efficient equipment and lighting, including LED technologies and reusable digital signage
• No Idling policy in the marshaling yard and loading dock during move‑in and move‑out
• Consolidated freight and logistics planning to reduce emissions from transportation

Freeman also supports broader industry efforts as the first US-based service provider member of Better Stands and as a founding member of the Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative. Through collaboration and shared responsibility, we are helping create a more sustainable event and exhibitions industry together.

Hilton Hotels – Travel with Purpose: They are creating more sustainable stays that guests can feel good about by embedding responsible travel practices throughout the hotel experience. From design to daily operations, Hilton hotels bring sustainable innovation to life—reducing emissions, conserving natural resources, preserving the surrounding biodiversity and purchasing products, amenities and materials in their hotels that are sourced responsibly. With every step, they’re building a more resilient future while protecting the destinations they serve. Aprende más

En Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, sustainability every guest and event experience. Located in a city known for innovation and environmental stewardship, our hotel is committed to reducing its impact through energy-efficient LED lighting, infrared guestroom HVAC sensors, water-saving practices, and environmental performance tracking via Hyatt EcoTrack. Our waste-reduction efforts include recycling throughout the property, paperless check-in and checkout, mobile entry to reduce keycard waste, and automated composting in our kitchens. Guided by Hyatt’s Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served. philosophy, we feature cage-free eggs, responsibly sourced seafood, local and seasonal ingredients, plant-forward menus, and Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee – supporting meetings and events that align with values centered on people, community, and the planet.

Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión

La Asociación Internacional de Exposiciones y Eventos (IAEE) valora la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión. La IAEE ofrece oportunidades a todas las personas que deseen participar en las actividades de la asociación sin importar, entre otras cosas, la edad, el color, la discapacidad, la responsabilidad familiar, el género, la identidad de género, el origen nacional, la afiliación política, la raza, la etnia, la ascendencia, la religión, la condición de veterano, el embarazo, el estado civil o la orientación sexual.

La Junta Directiva de la IAEE reconoce su responsabilidad de brindar recursos y apoyo para alcanzar este objetivo. La IAEE busca personas y grupos que estén subrepresentados entre los miembros y el liderazgo de la asociación.

La IAEE alienta a sus miembros y a la industria de exposiciones y eventos a mantener estos objetivos en la conducción de sus propios negocios creando un entorno que permita a todas las personas la oportunidad de alcanzar su máximo potencial en la búsqueda de los objetivos corporativos.

Además, la Junta Directiva de la IAEE apoya que los eventos de la IAEE se celebren en destinos que valoren la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión y puede elegir si celebrar eventos en destinos donde cualquier país, estado o rama del gobierno local, incluida una legislatura, junta o agencia en la jurisdicción del destino, haya promulgado una legislación o regulación que tenga el efecto de:

• Derogar las protecciones legales existentes o prohibir la aprobación de protecciones legales para las personas sujetas
• Permitir la discriminación contra personas sujetas en el empleo, la vivienda o las instalaciones o servicios públicos; o
• Prohibir a las personas sujetas el acceso a las instalaciones (incluidos, entre otros, los baños), donde las personas sujetas son aquellas identificadas en la legislación o regulación basada en las personas antes mencionadas.