Invited Speaker in Climate Linked Economics: Innovation in sustainability at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Invited Presentation)

When thinking about booking a huge convention, including for the AMS annual meeting, sustainability initiatives are a crucial component in the decision-making process. However, being good stewards of the environment and the local community is no easy task when inviting thousands to travel to your city. In this talk, Linda Baynham, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility will show us how the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center tackles sustainability, the benefits of these programs, the economics of sustainability including while renovating, and why it is important for big facilities to acknowledge and reduce their impacts.