Events Industry Council Recognizes Pennsylvania Convention Center for Continued Focus on Sustainability

Philadelphia venue recertified at the GOLD Level of global standards for environmental and social responsibility

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2024) – The Events Industry Council is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Convention Center, an ASM Global managed facility, has achieved recertification to the GOLD level of the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. The standards provide event planners and suppliers with prescriptive actions for producing and delivering sustainable events.

“The recertification underscores our dedication to sustainability, adhering to high standards for hosting environmentally responsible events, and giving back, in a meaningful way, to the community in which we serve,” said John J. McNichol, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority. “We are proud to contribute to Philadelphia’s reputation as a leader in sustainable practices and to offer event planners a premier venue that aligns with their environmental and social responsibility values.”

The EIC Sustainable Event Standards specify performance criteria in the areas of organisational management, marketing, communications and engagement, climate action, water management, materials and circularity, supply chain management, diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility and social impact. The venue standard is one of several comprehensive standards for environmentally sustainable events.

“The achievement of GOLD level certification by the Pennsylvania Convention Center is a testament to their dedication to implementing sustainable practices,” said Amy Calvert, president and CEO of the Events Industry Council. “Their leadership in adopting and implementing these rigorous standards not only benefits their city but also sets a powerful example for other venues to follow.”

The Alliance for Audited Media, a not-for-profit auditing organisation, performed the independent third-party certification of the Pennsylvania Convention Center’s compliance with the venue standard. 

"Our recertification of the Pennsylvania Convention Center to the event sustainability standards set by EIC continues to promote and elevate transparency and accountability in the events industry,” said Richard Murphy, president, Alliance for Audited Media.

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For all EIC media enquiries, additional comment and request for interviews, please contact Steve Dobbins, Events Industry Council.

Tel: +1 323 578 2671 / Email: media@eventscouncil.org

ABOUT EVENTS INDUSTRY COUNCIL

The Events Industry Council’s global federation includes 33 Association Members representing 103,500 individuals and 19,500 entities, and more than 30 Corporate Members and Strategic Partners 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 THE PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER

The Pennsylvania Convention Center is located in Center City Philadelphia at the heart of the city's many cultural offerings and world-class dining and entertainment scene. Managed by ASM Global, the Center is the 14th largest facility in the nation and features one of the largest exhibit spaces and ballrooms in the Northeastern U.S. The meetings, conventions, trade shows, and other events hosted by the Center attract attendees from across the country and around the world to Philadelphia, making the facility the largest economic driver of the region’s hospitality industry. For more information, visit www.paconvention.com.

ABOUT ASM GLOBAL

ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. For more information, please visit www.asmglobal.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.