Topic: Develop an understanding about sustainability best practices in the events industry. Step 1. Green Key Global Meetings; Meeting planners may be tasked with finding a property that participates in environmental responsibility. Review the below link and answer the following questions; http://www.greenkeyglobal.com/home/green-key-meetings/ 1. What is Green Key Global and what does this company do with respect to the meetings and events industry and sustainability practices? (3 Marks) 2. What Green Key Meetings Program Rating does the Intercontinental Toronto Centre have? (1 Mark) 3. Find one other property in Toronto that participates in the Green Key Meetings Program and include their green key rating? (1 Mark) This link maybe also helpful to answer the above questions http://www.greenkeyglobal.com/findmembers/ Step 2: Understanding Net Zero Meetings http://www.greenkeyglobal.com/webinar-understanding-net-zero-meetings-events/ If you have trouble accessing the video about, watch on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_JWUPvPsuw&t=2010s Review the above link and answer the following questions; What is the difference between Net Zero versus Carbon Neutral? (3 Marks) What are the biggest sources of "emissions" in Canadian events Natalie Lowe discusses in the session? (3 Marks) What is the percentage of food wasted in Canada? (1 Mark) What company in Toronto can help with food waste & food donations? (1 Mark) In the session, Natalie says "knowledge is weak" about the sustainability plan at the venues, what does she say about this and what is needed? (2 Marks) Step 3. There are so many factors that contribute to sustainability in events & the hospitality industry. https://www.macaubusiness.com/hilton-leads-the-way-in-infusing-wellness-into-mice-events/ https://www.foodserviceandhospitality.com/mental-health-is-closely-tied-to-the-sustainabilityof-restaurants/ Review the above links and answer the following question; 1. What factor is discussed in the articles that needs to be considered to ensure sustainability of the hospitality industry? Why is it so important? (2 marks) 2. Research & find your own example of a business in the events industry participating in sustainable efforts. a. Share the link of the article or source. (1 mark) b. Provide the name of the company and discuss what they do in the events industry and summarize one unique sustainability effort being made by the business you chose