Net Zero Carbon Events 倡议五周年并在 IMEX America 公布未来方向

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10/14/2026

LAS VEGAS, USA – The Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE), the global initiative accelerating the events industry’s transition to a net zero future, presented the plans for its future direction at IMEX America, highlighting the amplified industry support enabled through the appointment of new Programme Director, Johanna Fuhlendorf, in June 2026.

“The 5-year anniversary has been a unique opportunity to take stock,” said James Rees, President of JMIC. “NZCE is now reworking its strategy and governance structure to reflect the additional capacity enabled by our new Programme Director, as well as the ever-evolving legislative landscape, and the increasingly diverse needs of our global group of members, which has more than tripled since NZCE’s launch in 2021.”

Since its inception, the NZCE initiative has set standards for decarbonization in the events industry, bringing together stakeholders from across the events value chain to collaborate, ensuring that guidance matches industry reality.

“Since joining NZCE in 2021, Javits Center has been proud to share what we’ve learned while learning from others committed to moving our industry forward,” said Joyce Leveston, President and CEO of the Javits Center. “From installing solar energy and achieving a 44% waste diversion rate to measuring our Scope 1 and 2 emissions, we believe progress comes from action and collaboration. We welcome Johanna and look forward to helping NZCE expand its impact globally, particularly across North America.”

NZCE was launched to support the events industry to a net zero future. Now that a shared theoretical framework has been created for the industry, the initiative is focusing on practical implementation.

“Members can expect increased engagement, including regular updates about NZCE’s latest projects via the new monthly newsletter,” said Johanna Fuhlendorf, Programme Director of NZCE. “We will offer enhanced training opportunities, such as free quarterly webinars and additional guidance documents that provide step by step instructions for decarbonization. The first round of trainings will focus on venues, with other parts of the value chain to follow.”

NZCE is accepting new members. Organisations interested in joining the initiative can find more information here. Additionally, NZCE invites all current members to contribute to its supporter satisfaction survey, which will be launched later this year to help shape the initiative's strategy priorities for the coming years.

About the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative
Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) is the global initiative bringing together stakeholders from across the business events industry to address climate change and accelerate the transition to net zero emissions. Established in 2021, the initiative provides a common framework for action through industry-wide commitments, practical guidance, measurement methodologies, reporting mechanisms, and collaborative programmes that support organisations on their net zero journey. Today, NZCE is supported by more than 775 organisations across 74 countries and is hosted by the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC). Learn more about the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative at www.netzerocarbonevents.org.

About Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
The New York Convention Center Operating Corporation (NYCCOC) also known as the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center has played a critical role in New York’s recovery and resurgence since it opened in 1986. Located in the heart of Manhattan’s West Side, this iconic six-block-long facility is an economic driver for New York State and New York City by hosting blockbuster events of all shapes and sizes. New York is constantly evolving and so is Javits Center. It’s more than just a convention center; it has evolved into a wildlife habit, a community partner, and a nationwide nexus where the latest ideas in business and pop culture converge under one large green roof. With a significant investment in infrastructure, Javits Center has quickly become a leader in sustainability, security and technology, setting a new standard for convention centers across the country. In 2026, Javits Center launched its new brand campaign “Javits on the Hudson” connecting the campus more deeply to its location along the Hudson River and the evolution of the community. Learn more about Javits Center at www.javitscenter.com.

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