Centre de conférences Le 1000 / Eco-responsible events
Planning an event and would like it to be eco-responsible? The centre des conférences Le 1000 can help you achieve your objectives, whether in keeping with the BNQ's new standard respecting Sustainable Development - Responsible Event Management, or any other certification norm.
We can also help ensure your events are BNQ certified in numerous areas, namely in terms of event location, waste management and suppliers who use sustainable practices, all of which will increase your chances of earning a high-level certification.
Being eco-responsible, a logical event planning choice
Eco-responsible events really stand out, because they incorporate sustainability into each step of the event planning process. And in the end, they reduce the event's negative environmental impacts (waste generated, greenhouse gases emitted, natural resources used, etc.) and create positive outcomes (local and fair trade, vocational integration, event accessibility for students and non-profits, etc.). World Trade Centre Montréal can offer you solutions that make hosting a BNQ compliant event possible
BNQ requirement |
WTCM Solution |
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Give preference to local suppliers |
The centre des conférences is operated by the Ivanhoe Cambridge management team, which is headquartered in the building, invariably rendering the venue a local supplier |
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Give preference to suppliers committed to sustainability |
The management team constitute suppliers that are wholly invested in the environment and sustainability. This is clearly reflected in our environmental management policy, and their Level 3 BOMA BESt certification and Leed certification. |
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Give preference to socially active suppliers |
With its events, the centre de conférences qualifies as a community minded supplier. Many of our own suppliers are non-profits. Also, Le 1000 has a sound training and pay equity program that is well documented. |
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Give preference to reducing, reusing and recycling audiovisual equipment |
Although the equipment used during events sometimes belongs to other suppliers, the centre de conférences is designed with several types of reusable lighting and connection equipment, both permanently installed and portable such as chairs, tables, dishes, ustensiles and signage. |
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Implement energy saving measures |
Coming soon. |
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Implementing water saving measures |
Sinks with water-saving devices and low-flow toilets and movement detection for lighting have already been installed, and progress in this respect is ongoing. |
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Give preference to sustainable energy sources |
Electricity in our building is powered by hydroelectricity. |
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Provide comprehensive waste management facilities |
You will have access to the equipment and facilities required to recycle a wide range of materials (paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and aluminum). |
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Avoid wasting food and donate overages to charitable organizations |
Leftover food can be donated to several nearby charities, such as Accueil Bonneau and the Old Brewery Mission. |
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Reduce the use of hazardous materials and dispose of these appropriately |
Our waste management system covers several hazardous substances and materials: paint, batteries, fluorescent tubes and computers. |
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Characterize the waste generated during events and publish the data in a report |
We provide a recycling system for a variety of waste and can help you characterize the waste resulting from your event by providing you with the appropriate areas. |
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Encourage sustainable commuting |
Coming soon. |
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Centre de Conférence Le 1000
To learn more about planning and hosting eco-responsible events, please visit the Conseil québécois des événements écoresponsables online at:
www.evenementecoresponsable.com
To learn more about our venue rental options, simply get in touch with our coordinator at 514 982-9888 or info@centredecommercemondial.com
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