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, an EIC member and 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 honoured 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, President and 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.
Author: Adam Parry
Adam is the co-founder and editor of www.eventindustrynews.com Adam, a technology evangelist also organises Event Tech Live, Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology and the Event Technology Awards. Both events take place in November, London.
