SUSTAINABILITY

A key priority for Tourism Australia

As the national tourism organisation, Tourism Australia has an important role to play in championing and elevating sustainable tourism, not only through advocacy and education, but also through procurement, culture and leadership. It is essential that Tourism Australia lead by example, reducing our events footprint and encouraging others in the industry to do the same. 

Leading by example at ATE24

As part of Tourism Australia's commitment to its sustainability objectives, Tourism Australia will work with Rewild Agency and Climate Active to certify ATE24 as a carbon neutral event. 

Climate Active is a partnership between the Australian Government and Australian businesses to drive voluntary climate action. 

ATE24 will be assessed and audited to reduce the event's carbon footprint and offset emissions. 

Efforts to reduce the event's carbon footprint include:

  • Using 100% recyclable front and back graphic panels in seller booths. 
  • Reusing rigged state banners from ATE23. 
  • Leveraging MCEC's partnership with OzHarvest to reduce food waste. 
  • Increasing provision of low carbon meals and plant-based dishes to 60% of all dishes. 
  • Partnering with Meet PAT on water filling stations. 
  • Minimising/eliminating the use of single-use plastics at catered events. 

MCEC

Sustainability is a key focus for MCEC. They take serious action to reduce their environmental impact and partner with organisations that share their values. 

Climate Active

An ongoing partnership between the Australian Government and Australian businesses to drive voluntary climate action. 

Rewild Agency

Strategic sustainability consultants, Rewild quantify our pre and post event carbon footprint and assist in certifying ATE as carbon neutral.