Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Flashcards

What is 'corporate social responsibility' (CSR) in the context of meeting planning?

Answer: Incorporating community service, ethical practices, and social benefit into the event planning process and program

CSR in meetings integrates activities and partnerships that create social value — community service, ethical sourcing, diversity, and charitable giving.

What is a 'green meeting' pledge or commitment from a host organization?

Answer: A formal commitment to apply sustainable practices across the event's planning, execution, and wrap-up phases

A green meeting commitment formalizes the organization's intention to apply sustainability standards throughout the entire meeting process.

What is 'attendee behavior change' in event sustainability?

Answer: Educating and incentivizing attendees to make sustainable choices during the event, such as recycling or using public transit

Encouraging attendees to participate in sustainable behaviors amplifies the event's positive environmental and social impact.

What is 'destination selection' consideration in sustainable meeting management?

Answer: Choosing locations that minimize total attendee travel distances and support communities with strong environmental and social practices

Sustainable destination selection reduces aggregate travel emissions and favors communities that benefit from the economic and social impact of the event.

What is 'legacy programming' in a sustainable meeting context?

Answer: Community service or social impact activities built into the event agenda that leave a lasting positive benefit to the host city

Legacy programming creates tangible community benefits — like building projects or mentorship events — that persist long after the meeting ends.

What is the 'triple bottom line' concept applied to sustainable meeting management?

Answer: Measuring event success across three dimensions: people (social), planet (environmental), and profit (economic)

The triple bottom line framework evaluates organizational and event success by social equity, environmental responsibility, and financial viability simultaneously.