GMIC Global Vision Presentation

1. Vision and Purpose
February 2010

2. The GMIC is the premier
global community solely
dedicated to sustainability
not only through education,
but also by spearheading
research, policy and
standards for the meetings
and event industry

3. 550 Members
in 25 countries
45 Supporting
Business Partners

4. Our mission is to transform
the global meetings industry through
sustainability

5. Our Manifesto
We are thought leaders
As leaders, we think and act with integrity. We’re a passionate and
committed global tribe of individuals, who challenge the status quo
and strive to create a better more sustainable world.
We are early adopters, inspiring and advocating change. We are
knowledgeable and experienced in sustainability and green
meetings.
We are creative and innovative. Being authentic we are auto-critical,
practical and focus on action, improvement and measurable results.
Our vision is to transform the meetings industry, creating a more
successful and sustainable global meetings marketplace.

6. Our sustainability principles are to:
1. eliminate our contribution to systematic increases in concentrations
of substances from the Earth's crust..
2. eliminate our contribution to systematic increases in concentrations
of substances produced by society.
3. eliminate our contribution to the systematic physical degradation of
nature through over-harvesting, introductions and other forms of
modification.
4. eliminate our contribution to the systematic undermining of people’s
ability to meet the needs.

7. INGREDIENTS OF OUR VISION
LEADERSHIP
+
KNOWLEDGE

8. Our Vision of Success
1. By 2020, GMIC envision a transformed meeting and event industry,
driving towards sustainability which
– Achieves strategic goals that serve the economic, environmental
and social interests of all stakeholders

9. Our Vision of Success
2. By 2020, GMIC envisions a transformed meeting and event industry, driving
towards sustainability which
– Incorporates the principles of sustainability into its
management, organisation and reporting

10. Our Vision of Success
3. By 2020, GMIC envisions a transformed meeting and event industry, driving
towards sustainability which
– Impacts positively on the local and global society through
diversity and inclusivity

11. Our Vision of Success
4. By 2020, GMIC envisions a transformed
meeting and event industry, driving
towards sustainability which
– Promotes health and wellbeing,
creativity and business
effectiveness

12. Backcasting from our vision

13. Where are we going?
Based on our principles and vision, the GMIC will develop a program of
• Policy
• Standards
• Education
• Research
• Awareness

14. Where are we going?
By the end of 2010 the GMIC will
• Be a dynamic community of +1000 members in Asia, Europe, North, Central
and South America
• Have 8 local Chapters in North America and Europe

15. 2012 Objectives
• Develop and provide services and products to
promote education and awareness regarding
sustainable meeting practices.
• Promote collaboration and partnerships between
industry, environment, community and government
stakeholders to advance sustainability.
• Create and maintain a sustainable meeting
certification program for planners and suppliers.

16. Supporting Business Members

17. Come Join Us
To join us and help to transform the meetings industry please contact
TAMARA KENNEDY-HILL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GREEN MEETINGS INDUSTRY COUNCIL
+1-503-332-5739
tamara@greenmeetings.info
WWW.GREENMEETINGS.INFO

18. Our brand identity
– what does it mean?
1. THE GLOBE
The globe expresses the worldwide reach of
GMIC, and its global appeal around the planet.
2. THE CIRCLE
The circle interlocks with the globe, representing
the associations link to the planet.
3. THE LINE COLOURS
The green represents GMIC’s core “green”
values while the black represents the
professionalism and commitment of the
association
4. TAG LINE
Inspiring Sustainability is the result of our work
with our members

19. Where have we come from?
• 2003
– Formed in Portland, US
– Instrumental in creating the first Green
Meeting Guidelines with the Convention
Industry Council
• 2005
– Launched the first industry Green
Meeting awards with IMEX
– Started the US GMIC Conference
• 2007
– European members invited to board
• 2008
– Advisors to industry sustainability
initiatives and standards
– GMIC goes global

20. Our Mantra
Sustainability is our Vision
Corporate Responsibility is our Obligation
Green Meetings are our Strategy.

21. What do we offer our members?
Why Join Us?
• Global network of likeminded individuals
• Education
• Recognition
• Research
• Leadership and Policy
• Fun

22. What do we offer business supporters?
Why support us?
• Focused business opportunities to a precisely
targeted buyer
• Brand recognition
• Leadership development
• Endorsement
• Lobby and share you organizations views
globally