Responsabilité sociale

Le 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 ici!

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. Apprendre encore plus

À 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.

Diversité, équité et inclusion

L'Association internationale des expositions et des événements (IAEE) valorise la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion. L'IAEE offre des opportunités à toutes les personnes qui souhaitent participer aux activités de l'association sans distinction, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, l'âge, la couleur, le handicap, la responsabilité familiale, le sexe, l'identité sexuelle, l'origine nationale, l'affiliation politique, la race, l'origine ethnique, l'ascendance, la religion, le statut d'ancien combattant, la grossesse, l'état matrimonial ou l'orientation sexuelle.

Le conseil d'administration de l'IAEE reconnaît sa responsabilité de fournir des ressources et un soutien pour atteindre cet objectif. L'IAEE recherche des personnes et des groupes sous-représentés parmi les membres et la direction de l'association.

L'IAEE encourage ses membres et l'industrie des expositions et des événements à maintenir ces objectifs dans la conduite de leurs propres affaires en créant un environnement qui permet à tous la possibilité d'atteindre leur plein potentiel dans la poursuite des objectifs de l'entreprise.

En outre, le Conseil d'administration de l'IAEE soutient les événements de l'IAEE organisés dans des destinations qui valorisent la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion et peut choisir d'organiser des événements dans des destinations où un pays, un État ou une autorité locale, y compris une législature, un conseil ou une agence dans la juridiction de la destination, a promulgué une législation ou une réglementation qui a pour effet de :

• Abroger les protections juridiques existantes ou interdire l'adoption de protections juridiques pour les personnes assujetties
• Autoriser la discrimination contre les personnes concernées dans l'emploi, le logement ou les logements ou services publics ; ou
• Interdire aux personnes assujetties d'accéder aux installations (y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, les toilettes), lorsque les personnes assujetties sont celles identifiées dans la législation ou la réglementation basée sur les personnes susmentionnées.