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July 2, 2024
253: Eating Green, Meeting Greener: How F&B Drove Sustainability at IMEX Frankfurt
šæ I'm thrilled to invite you to a special edition of Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE on Global Meetings Industry Day ā April 11 ā where we'll explore the remarkable sustainability achievements of IMEX Frankfurt 2023. In this episode titled...
šæ I'm thrilled to invite you to a special edition of Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE on Global Meetings Industry Day — April 11 — where we'll explore the remarkable sustainability achievements of IMEX Frankfurt 2023. In this episode titled "Eating Green, Meeting Greener: How F&B Drove Sustainability at IMEX Frankfurt," I'm excited to be joined by Roger Lehner of IMEX and Eric Wallinger of MeetGreen® .
š½ļø Prepare to uncover the insights behind IMEX Frankfurt's sustainability journey as we delve into the newly released sustainability report for the event. This comprehensive report not only celebrates the F&B success stories but also highlights areas for improvement.
š From supporting the regional economy through locally-sourced items to reducing carbon emissions through menu choices and tackling single-use plastic, IMEX Frankfurt has set a new standard for sustainable events.
š Join us as we hear firsthand from industry leaders Roger and Eric about the insights, challenges, and innovative strategies employed to make IMEX Frankfurt a shining example of sustainability in the meetings industry.
šļø Don't miss this enlightening conversation where we'll discuss the transformative power of F&B in driving sustainability and how IMEX Frankfurt's initiatives can inspire positive change globally. Tune in to Eating at a Meeting and be part of the movement towards greener gatherings.
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Roger Lehner
Senior Operations & Sustainability Executive
A member of our Green Squad, Roger makes sure sustainability is considered in everything we do, and drives through green campaigns such as #greencaffeine and our refill movement. Before IMEX, Roger was a mortgage advisor at the Alternative Bank Switzerland; outside IMEX, drinking coffee and eating cake, either home-made or from one of Brighton and Hoveās bountiful cafĆ©s, takes priority.
Eric Wallinger
Director Of Sustainability, Meet Green
Eric is the Director of Sustainability whose focus on resources and the environment is complemented by 15+ years experience in event & conference planning and delivery. His areas of expertise include:
Sustainability initiatives
Process improvement strategies
Stakeholder communications
Data management
Prior to joining MeetGreen, for over a decade Eric served as the Operations Manager for the firm David Heil & Associates, Inc. Eric also served for seven years as the Operations Coordinator of the Center For Ecoliteracy, one of the national leaders in the green-schooling movement. At Ecoliteracy, he oversaw the delivery of over 40:
Professional development workshops
Conferences
Events
Trainings
In 2010 Eric earned a LEED Accredited Professional credential with the U.S. Green Building Council. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife and son, as well as writing and recording music.