Events Industry Council Recognizes 2024 FICP Annual Conference for Achieving Sustainable Event Standards Certification

This annual event organized by the Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals reaches silver level for environmental and social responsibility

WASHINGTON, D.C. (19 March 2025) – The Events Industry Council announced today that the 2024 FICP Annual Conference, hosted by the Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) in Denver from November 10-13, achieved silver level certification to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. This is the first EIC certification for FICP, a community of 1,500 financial services and insurance industry meetings professionals and hospitality partners from across North America.

“Achieving this certification is a testament to our team’s dedication and collective effort,” said Ellie Hurley, SECP, FICP director of events. “I’m honored to have led this initiative, but it would not have been possible without the full support of our team—from FICP staff to volunteers and our partners, including Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel and Visit Denver. This accomplishment truly showcases the power of collaboration and shared commitment to sustainability."

As the premier event for FICP, the annual conference brings together nearly 700 F&I meetings professionals and hospitality partners for engaging education from expert speakers and inspirational networking experiences. The EIC Sustainable Event Standards were referenced for all stages of the planning process for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference.

The EIC Sustainable Event Standards were created through a global collaborative process with participation from subject matter experts in all sectors. They provide a framework for collaboration and a strong focus on guidance and metrics so that event professionals at all stages of their sustainability journey have the support needed to implement and measure sustainable practices.

The standards specify performance criteria in the areas of organizational management, marketing, communications and engagement, climate action, water management, materials and circularity, supply chain management, diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility and social impact. To date, more than 300 professionals have participated in the review of the standards. The venue standard is one of several comprehensive standards for environmentally sustainable events.

"FICP’s certification demonstrates how organizations can embrace sustainability in ways that are both strategic and impactful," said Amy Calvert, CEO of the Events Industry Council. "By achieving this recognition, FICP is not only advancing its own sustainability goals but also setting an inspiring example for the meetings and events industry. We congratulate them on this important milestone and appreciate their continued support of EIC as an association member."

The Alliance for Audited Media, a not-for-profit auditing organisation, performed the independent third-party certification of FICP’s compliance with the Event Organiser standard.

"FICP’s achievement at the silver level highlights their strong commitment to transparency and sustainable event planning. We commend them on this accomplishment," said Richard Murphy, CEO, president, and managing director of the Alliance for Audited Media.

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ABOUT EVENTS INDUSTRY COUNCIL. The Events Industry Council’s global federation includes 33 Association Members representing 103,500 individuals and 19,500 entities, and 22 Corporate Members with global operations and event teams in countries around the world.

EIC is the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence. It promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programme and signature programme activities. The CMP credential is recognised globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education and a rigorous exam. Learn more at www.eventscouncil.org.

ABOUT FICP

With a history nearly 70 years, Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP®) is a community of financial services and insurance industry meetings and events professionals dedicated to developing members and advocating the positive impact and value of their work.

FICP provides access to education, experiences and resources targeting the needs of approximately 1,500+ financial services and insurance meeting professionals and hospitality partners from across North America. Together, we are One Community.

From first-rate conferences and symposia to online networking and educational opportunities, FICP provides year-round professional development offerings that meet the needs of high-performing meetings professionals. Learn more at ficpnet.com.

ABOUT THE ALLIANCE FOR AUDITED MEDIA

As the largest not-for-profit media assurance organization, the Alliance for Audited Media delivers impartial, credible data to help media buyers buy and sellers sell. AAM works alongside the media and advertising industry to establish standards that can be verified independently, ensuring the legitimacy of the businesses that drive media's progress. AAM also provides verification for compliance programs including brand safety, privacy, sustainability and tech assurance. Learn more at auditedmedia.com.