Vision and Purpose

February 2010

The GMIC is the premier

global community solely

dedicated to sustainability

not only through education,

but also by spearheading

research, policy and

standards for the meetings

and event industry

550 Members

in 25 countries

45 Supporting

Business Partners

Our mission is to transformthe global meetings industry through

sustainability

Our Manifesto

We are thought leaders

As leaders, we think and act with integrity. We’re a passionate and

committed global tribe of individuals, who challenge the status quo

and strive to create a better more sustainable world.

We are early adopters, inspiring and advocating change. We are

knowledgeable and experienced in sustainability and green

meetings.

We are creative and innovative. Being authentic we are auto-critical,

practical and focus on action, improvement and measurable results.

Our vision is to transform the meetings industry, creating a more

successful and sustainable global meetings marketplace.

Our sustainability principles are to:

1. eliminate our contribution to systematic increases in concentrations

of substances from the Earth's crust..

2. eliminate our contribution to systematic increases in concentrations

of substances produced by society.

3. eliminate our contribution to the systematic physical degradation of

nature through over-harvesting, introductions and other forms of

modification.

4. eliminate our contribution to the systematic undermining of people’s

ability to meet the needs.

LEADERSHIP

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KNOWLEDGE

INGREDIENTS OF OUR VISION

Our Vision of Success

1. By 2020, GMIC envision a transformed meeting and event industry,

driving towards sustainability which

– Achieves strategic goals that serve the economic, environmental

and social interests of all stakeholders

Our Vision of Success

2. By 2020, GMIC envisions a transformed meeting and event industry, driving

towards sustainability which

– Incorporates the principles of sustainability into its

management, organisation and reporting

Our Vision of Success

3. By 2020, GMIC envisions a transformed meeting and event industry, driving

towards sustainability which

– Impacts positively on the local and global society through

diversity and inclusivity

Our Vision of Success

4. By 2020, GMIC envisions a transformed

meeting and event industry, driving

towards sustainability which

– Promotes health and wellbeing,

creativity and business

effectiveness

Backcasting from our vision

Where are we going?

Based on our principles and vision, the GMIC will develop a program of

• Policy

• Standards

• Education

• Research

• Awareness

Where are we going?

By the end of 2010 the GMIC will

• Be a dynamic community of +1000 members in Asia, Europe, North, Central

and South America

• Have 8 local Chapters in North America and Europe

• Develop and provide services and products to promote education and awareness regarding sustainable meeting practices.

• Promote collaboration and partnerships between industry, environment, community and government stakeholders to advance sustainability.

• Create and maintain a sustainable meeting certification program for planners and suppliers.

2012 Objectives

Supporting Business Members

Come Join Us

To join us and help to transform the meetings industry please contact

TAMARA KENNEDY-HILLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GREEN MEETINGS INDUSTRY COUNCIL

+1-503-332-5739

tamara@greenmeetings.info

WWW.GREENMEETINGS.INFO

Our brand identity – what does it mean?

1. THE GLOBE

The globe expresses the worldwide reach of

GMIC, and its global appeal around the planet.

2. THE CIRCLE

The circle interlocks with the globe, representing

the associations link to the planet.

3. THE LINE COLOURS

The green represents GMIC’s core “green”

values while the black represents the

professionalism and commitment of the

association

4. TAG LINE

Inspiring Sustainability is the result of our work

with our members

Where have we come from?

• 2003

– Formed in Portland, US

– Instrumental in creating the first Green

Meeting Guidelines with the Convention

Industry Council

• 2005

– Launched the first industry Green

Meeting awards with IMEX

– Started the US GMIC Conference

• 2007

– European members invited to board

• 2008

– Advisors to industry sustainability

initiatives and standards

– GMIC goes global

Our Mantra

Sustainability is our Vision

Corporate Responsibility is our Obligation

Green Meetings are our Strategy.

What do we offer our members?

Why Join Us?

• Global network of likeminded individuals

• Education

• Recognition

• Research

• Leadership and Policy

• Fun

What do we offer business supporters?

Why support us?

• Focused business opportunities to a precisely

targeted buyer

• Brand recognition

• Leadership development

• Endorsement

• Lobby and share you organizations views

globally