About
ASLA 2024 Conference on Landscape Architecture Assessment
Due to procurement decisions made by ASLA and sustainability measures adopted by the organization, ASLA achieved a number of goals for its 2024 Conference on Landscape Architecture in Washington, D.C.:
- 30,000 pounds of EXPO materials were donated to the local Habitat for Humanity and community partners
- 45% of EXPO flooring was multi-use carpet
- 12% of EXPO exhibitors signed the Exhibitor Sustainability Pledge and completed an impact survey
- 81% waste diversion rate, highest since 2022
- 90% of catered meals served on reusable serviceware
- More than $53,000 in positive climate contributions were collected from
ASLA members to purchase 3,566 offset credits, a 190 percent increase
over 2023. The contributions were purchased through ASLA's partner, the National Indian Carbon Coalition
- 1,600% percent increase in train travel, which was supported by a campaign about train and public transit use within Washington, D.C.
The assessment was developed in partnership with Honeycomb Strategies, a sustainability consulting company.
Actions
ASLA implemented these strategies for its 2024 Conference:
- Selected host city with train and public transit access and LEED-Gold Certified Convention Center
- Created climate change and biodiversity educational tracks at its Conference
- Implemented a communications strategy to reduce transportation emissions from attendees and exhibitors traveling to and from the conference and in the host city.
- Implemented a range of measures related to food, energy, water, and waste to reduce impacts.
- Made a positive carbon contribution by purchasing 3,566 tons of emission offsets
- Enhanced a sustainability pledge for EXPO exhibitors
- Provided free registrations for invited Washington, D.C.-based climate equity and justice leaders to attend the conference
- Provided free registrations for invited Washington, D.C.-based young climate leaders to attend the conference
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