Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has released an online toolkit to help customers implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) as part of their event.
While showcasing sustainability, inclusion and accessibility offerings at the venue, MCEC’s Positive Impact Guide can also help customers recognise Traditional Owners, reduce event waste, support children’s charities and conserve the iconic Yarra River.
In addition, MCEC’s leading community partnership programme can provide meaningful add-on experiences for delegates attending events at the venue.
This includes the OzHarvest’s flagship Cooking for a Cause programme, a teambuilding experience in MCEC’s kitchens that reduces food waste and helps feed those in need. MCEC is the only convention and exhibition centre nationally to have formal ‘Awesome’ partnership with food rescue organisation OzHarvest.
Through MCEC’s Club Melbourne Ambassador Program, and partnership with The Startup Network, customers can also be connected to inspiring potential speakers for their event.
MCEC’s head of advocacy, impact & reputation, Rohan Astley, said the venue hopes to grow its Positive Impact Guide for organisers over time.
“At MCEC, we have an ambitious five-year sustainability strategy, and a long-standing community partnership programme that sees us give more than A$2 million (US$1.3 million) of in-kind event services to charities per year.
“However, we know many organisers share our commitment to leave positive legacies, be they big or small.
“We’re hoping this resource is just the beginning, and that in the future we can continue to offer new ways for our customers to make an impact in the community,” said Astley.
