2025 Carbon Offset Contribution: Thanks to attendee support, we offset travel emissions through the Planetair Canada-Nature Portfolio, supporting nature-based climate solutions in Québec.

Our Commitment to a Greener Conference 

This year, we’re taking bold steps to reduce our environmental footprint, starting with key areas such as: 

• Travel: Encouraging sustainable transportation options to lower the carbon footprint of attendee travel. 
• Food & Beverage: Choosing locally sourced and eco-friendly options to reduce waste and support sustainable agriculture. 
• Energy Efficiency: Implementing energy-saving measures throughout the event. 
• Waste Reduction: Committing to proper waste management and reducing single-use plastics and non-sustainable materials.

Why It Matters: The Global Impact of Events 

• The event industry is responsible for over 10% of global CO2 emissions¹. 
• The lifespan of promotional items is short—on average, they’re only kept for one year, with more than half being discarded². This adds significantly to landfill waste. 
• Travel emissions are a huge contributor, accounting for 70%-90% of an event’s carbon footprint³. 
• A three-day conference of 800 people generates 455 tons of CO², equivalent to the emissions of 95 cars for an entire year⁴!

Our Venue’s Role in Sustainability: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel 

The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is proud to be a leader in sustainable hospitality, earning a prestigious 5-Key Eco-Rating from Green Key Global.

By participating in Green Key Global, Sheraton Centre Toronto has taken significant steps to reduce operational costs, utility consumption, and its carbon footprint. Green Key Global supported the hotel throughout its sustainable journey with comprehensive checklists and toolkits.

The hotel achieved remarkable results, including:

• Reducing food waste volume by 80-90%
• Abating 24.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide
• Saving half a million kilowatt-hours by switching to LED bulbs

Sheraton Centre Toronto is committed to providing responsible and authentic travel experiences.

Be Part of the Solution 

We’re already making progress with small but impactful changes, and we invite you to be part of this exciting journey toward a more sustainable future. We believe that every small action counts. By attending the Joint CDDW™-CLM Conference 2026, you’ll be joining a collective effort to reduce environmental impact and create a more sustainable future. Over the course of planning, you will see efforts made by the organizers to foster a more sustainable model to come together, network and collaborate on an annual basis. We encourage you to engage through the following means: 

• Please participate in the sustainability survey during the registration to help us collect data on how we are travelling, using energy and reducing waste.
• We encourage you to purchase carbon offsets via the registration portal that will support us in creating a sustainable path forward.
• Benefit from the sustainability opportunities that we will present, including special pricing for more sustainable travel options and food and beverage options.
• Bring a water bottle onsite. It reduces waste and is the healthiest option!

Over this conference lifecycle, we will highlight the ways that our combined efforts will produce a more sustainable conference. Together, we can make a difference!

Bring Your Own Water Bottle!

Help us reduce plastic waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle. Stay hydrated and support our commitment to sustainability!