YOur Role
Food
For the ICCA Congress 2024, we aim to serve food that is:
+50% vegetarian
50% locally sourced (less than 160 km distance)
Obtain the ‘Pledge on Food Waste’ certification at ADNEC based on Bangkok Protocol on Sustainable Gastronomy
We encourage participants to continue embracing sustainable food practices during their time in Abu Dhabi and beyond. Join us in our mission to collectively reduce our environmental footprint.
For the ICCA Congress 2024, we aim to serve food that is:
+50% vegetarian
50% locally sourced (less than 160 km distance)
Implement Zero Food waste
We encourage participants to continue embracing sustainable food practices during their time in Abu Dhabi and beyond. Join us in our mission to collectively reduce our environmental footprint.
The PLEDGE
on Food Waste
ICCA has also set a pivotal goal: make the 63rd ICCA Congress the First Global Congress to achieve the Zero Food Waste to Landfill Event certification, verified by The PLEDGE on Food Waste, in line with the UN SDGs 2, 12, 13 and 17.
Before the event, ICCA’s partner LightBlue Consulting, in collaboration with event organisers, hosts and chefs, will ensure the necessary steps are taken to minimize food waste. This includes:
Assessment of food distribution
Optimisation of waste flow
Training of kitchen, service, and stewarding staff on expected procedures
Identifying and vetting partner organisations to support the collection and redistribution of food surplus
Diversion of organic waste from the landfill
- These efforts are strictly documented on a compliance platform. The quality of evidence is evaluated by The PLEDGE assessment team, and the initiative’s positive impact measured and reported.
During the event, strict segregation of waste is reinforced. All safe-to-consume surplus food is carefully stored, and organic waste is collected, measured, and transformed into another resource.
Guests are also engaged to participate in achieving a no-waste objective by minimising their own personal plate waste.
Water
At the ICCA Congress 2024, we are committed to promoting responsible water usage. You will find easily accessible water stations throughout ADNEC, and we encourage everyone to bring their own reusable bottles or obtain one onsite. With numerous refill stations available, this initiative aims to highlight the importance of water conservation and reducing use of in single-use plastic.
We are pleased to offer innovative air-to-water technology, capable of producing up to 5,000 litres of clean drinking water each day, with only a standard electricity supply needed. The system works by drawing in air and filtering out impurities before condensing water vapour through a heat-exchange process. The water is then filtered again to ensure it meets potability standards and is stored fresh for use. This partnership reflects our ongoing efforts to implement practical solutions in our sustainability journey.
Join us in making mindful choices to conserve water and support our sustainability efforts at the event.
Waste Management
Sort your waste correctly to make a significant impact.
By carefully separating your waste into the designated bins, you play a vital role in helping us achieve our shared goal of reducing our environmental footprint. We have provided separate bins throughout venues for various types of waste.
Each bin is crucial for ensuring that recyclable and compostable materials are processed correctly, minimising the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
Your efforts in sorting waste contribute to a cleaner future.
Join us in making a difference—every small action counts!