Sustainability Initiatives

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

FoodTech Qld is focused on building a sustainable future by incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its business practices. It is our social responsibility to build sustainable business practices.

At Diversified Communications Australia we understand that being a responsible and sustainable business is essential, and our actions and decisions have a significant impact on the world around us.

That’s why we have committed to working with our visitors, exhibitors, and stakeholders to consider the impact our industry has on the environment and society we work in. We are striving to operate with environment and social responsibility and our goal is to create a better future for our customers, ourselves, and future generations.

While there are big challenges ahead of us, we understand that little steps can go a long way and every change can make a difference. Our sustainability journey includes initiatives across our events and the wider business, so please explore our efforts and see how we are making a positive impact.

Minimising Our Environmental Impact

We aim to reduce the number of printed signs and use digital signage where available
We aim to reuse or recycle all printed signage at the event
We are using lanyards made out of recycled bottles and food packaging, and we will recycle the lanyards at the completion of the event
Our event registration badges are printed on recycled material
Water filling stations are available at our events and we encourage all attendees to bring reusable drinking bottles
We encourage our Exhibitors to exhibit sustainably
All carpet, furniture and AV equipment provided by the organiser is hired and will be reused across multiple events before being disposed responsibly

Reducing our carbon footprint

We will turn off all electricity overnight
We will have separate waste bins, to encourage visitors to use appropriate bins for waste disposal
All food waste and coffee grounds will be composted
Where possible food has been sourced using local food producers

Supporting our local communities

Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre is located in the Yugambeh region of south east Queensland. We acknowledge the Yugambeh people and pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
Where possible, the GCCEC and our event suppliers will utilise the services of first nations businesses to supply services in respect of the delivery of the event
We will partner with the venue to ensure any leftover food products will be donated to a food rescue organisation

Investing in renewable projects

Diversified organises a number of events aimed at making companies more sustainable and has invested significantly in a number of environmentally friendly projects. These include:
- - Investment in a wind farm in Portland, Maine
  - Investment in a solar panel energy facility in Portland, Maine
  - Acquisition of Intersolar North America https://intersolar.us
  - Acquisition of Smart Energy Decisions https://events.smartenergydecisions.com

19-20 JUNE 2025

GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE