Advito and BCD M&E launches ISO certified emissions calculator

The tool was developed in response to their clients’ needs to factor sustainability into their event strategies
Advito and BCD M&E launches ISO certified emissions calculator
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Global travel consultancy, Advito, together with BCD M&E, have developed the industry’s first ISO certified carbon emissions calculator for meetings and events.

The tool was developed in response to their clients’ needs to factor sustainability into their event strategies, and their desire to understand and measure the non-traditional elements contributing to overall emissions.

How the emissions calculator works

The calculator allows meeting planners to input a range of data in the pre-event planning stage to understand the impact of their choices and the levers they can adjust to decrease emissions.

It also provides a way to drive more conscious decisions when choosing a destination, venue, and other event design elements, and but also to consider non-emissions related impacts like plastic use and water waste.

Julien Etchanchu, sustainable collaboration practice lead, Advito, led the development of the calculator based on the consultancy’s ISO certified carbon emissions scale, GATE4.

He said: “We know that the industry standard for measuring emissions across all four travel categories isn’t granular enough to capture the true environmental impact of a meeting or event. So we developed our M&E calculator to ensure clients are getting a true picture of their footprint.

“The ISO certification means that the emissions figures can be included in annual financial reporting as recognized carbon calculations, and that the methodologies are accurate, robust, and compliant with internationally recognised GHG measurement and reporting standards.”

Charlene Rabideau, managing director of North America, BCD M&E, added: “We want to give meeting planners the tools they need to look at things like economy vs. business class flights for attendees, airport transfer options, and even percentage of vegetarian meals, to help significantly reduce the emissions impact of their programs.”

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