IALM 2024
May 21-23
Athens, Greece
CSR & SUSTAINABILITY
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
IALM 2024 is pleased to support Merimna and its significant work as part of our commitment to social responsibility.
Merimna (which in Greek means “Care”) is the only organisation in Greece for the care of children and families coping with a chronic and life-limiting health condition (Palliative Care) or the death of a loved person (bereavement counseling).
The organization was founded in 1995, and it provides the following services:
SUSTAINABILITY
The Congress advocates and champions the values of sustainability for society and its people. It implements a multitude of measures aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of the event. From the initial event planning to execution, and from the moment you begin considering your travel arrangements until your return from the conference, this congress is committed to instigating sustainable solutions, serving as an inspiration, and elevating both learning and awareness. The objective is to ensure that the positive impacts significantly outweigh the negative ones.
Key sustainability measures include:
• Selecting local suppliers to minimize long-distance transportation of goods and personnel
• Minimizing printing and striving for a nearly paperless office environment
• Providing contactless check-in for delegates and congress visitors
• Reducing energy consumption through the use of LED lighting and screens
• Limiting the number and variety of amenities
• Choosing catering partners with compost food and waste programs
• Selecting seasonal and regional food for catering
• Encouraging delegates to walk to and from meeting sessions and promoting the use of public transportation, such as metro, hybrid buses, trolleybuses, and trams.