Sustainability & Social Impact


Mission Statement: Our mission at ConferenceDirect is to care for the world we live in, from the customers we serve to the ways we give back to our community.  At ConferenceDirect we strive to set an example not just in the meetings industry but for our associates, partners and the world.

Our global events industry has the ability and responsibility to drive meaningful change, create welcoming communities and improve society through our actions. 

ConferenceDirect joins the Events Industry Council in the commitment to impact, inspire and empower the event industry to advance the Sustainable Development ConferenceDirect works to integrate the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals into our meetings and events. 

What ConferenceDirect is Doing: 
At APM you will see the following efforts in support of environmental and social responsibility: 
•    Social Responsibility: Group CSR Activity impacting Local Louisville Organization and Donation Option 
•    Wellness: 

  • Morning wellness activity and wellness break activities
  • Fitness center use offered to all attendees 

•    Food & Beverage

  • Menus focused on healthy eating, lower water and carbon footprint options.
  • Bulk beverage stations. Reusable beverage containers, glassware, or compostable/recyclable cups. 
  • No pre-poured beverages for catered event. Any pre-set food limited to 80% of total expected attendance. 

•    Destination, Venue & Event Production 

  • Louisville was the first city in Kentucky to commit to 100% renewable energy. Click here to read additional information on initiatives and sustainability focuses in the City of Louisville.
  • Galt House Hotel: Largest Geothermal Heating and Cooling System in the United States 
  • Minimize single-occupancy vehicle use: Associates grouped together for airport transfers  
  • 50% reduced light and reduced HVAC during move-in/out 
  • Sustainable décor options, such as linenless tables and reusable centerpieces
  • Recycling and/or donation of event registration materials 

•    Housing: Arrangement made for housekeeping to be by request only for attendees 

What You Can Do as an Event Attendee: 
We encourage all attendees to join our efforts in support of environmental and social responsibility in the following ways: 

  • Bring your own water bottle.
  • If you are within driving distance of Lousiville, consider driving to APM. 
  • If you are flying to APM,  take direct flights if available from your home destination. 
  • Take public transit to/from your home airport.
  • Use alternative transportation to get around town
    • Walk: Louisville also boasts a very walkable downtown with many of the city’s top attractions and urban bourbon distilleries all within several downtown blocks.
    • Bike Share: LouVelo offers 300+ Bikes and 39 Stations across downtown. Click here for more information.
    • Electronic scooters: Scooters can be easily located within scooter company individual app platforms (Bird and Lime)  
  • At check-in: decline daily guestroom housekeeping; opt to receive an e-Folio at departure, rather than a printed folio
  • Turn lights off when leaving guestroom for the day. 
  • Shop Local: buy Kentucky Proud® products and visit Kentucky Proud® restaurants - Kentucky Proud stands for foods, nursery items, crafts, agritourism sites, farmers' markets, state parks, and many other products and destinations with roots in Kentucky soil.
  • Recycle your name badge/lanyard at the end of the conference. 

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