Net-Zero Carbon Events is on a roll. It has launched a new A.I. tool, joined a U.N. climate portal, and is getting ready for its critical reporting deadline.

For one veteran meeting professional, standout exhibitors at IMEX America showcased products that improve marketing, enhance learning, and focus on sustainability.

Here’s what you may have missed in the last week: a free sustainability tool, an industry partnership, a hotel tax hike, Hyatt’s stylish new brand, and more.

Research, partnerships, and commitment mark recent meetings-industry initiatives.

Increasingly, meeting professionals are tasked with lowering the carbon footprint of their events. The banquet menu is one place to make quick progress.

The Net-Zero Carbon Events initiative has drawn together more than 600 signatories and supporters since its launch three years ago. But the latest supporter is a big one, given the reach of its membership.

The Sustainable Events Forum’s free, one-hour virtual event—Earth Day for Event People—promises sustainability inspiration by example.