Sustainability in Canberra 2025

Sustainability is important to us.

To better understand our impact on the environment and make effective changes, we continue to measure our event carbon footprint and identify practical ways to reduce it further.

READ THE BMJ EVENTS SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT

Venue - Sustainability Measures

As event organisers, we’re committed to hosting sustainable and environmentally responsible events. That’s why we’ve chosen QT Canberra, a venue that prioritises eco-friendly practices without compromising on style or service. Here’s how QT Canberra supports sustainability in events:

Sustainable Waste Management

✅ Partnering with Soap Aid to recycle single-use soap bars into new ones for communities in need.

✅ Working with Goterra to manage food waste efficiently.

✅ Waste bins are separated for food scraps, coffee grounds, recyclables, and general waste to maximise recycling efforts.

✅ Recycling Initiatives

✅ Teaming up with Return It to recycle bottles and cans, with proceeds going to charity.

✅ All coffee grounds from the venue are repurposed for composting.

✅ Reducing Paper Waste

✅ Electronic signage is used for events to reduce paper consumption.

✅ The venue operates virtually paperless in back-of-house activities.

✅ Notepads and pens for delegate packages are only provided on request, minimising unnecessary waste.

✅ Energy & Resource Efficiency

✅ Motion-sensor lighting in back-of-house areas helps conserve energy.

✅ LED lighting throughout the hotel reduces the venue’s carbon footprint.

✅ Room keys for accommodation are made from biodegradable materials.

✅ Locally Sourced & Sustainable Catering

✅ Eco-Friendly Transport Options

✅ An underground car park features an electric vehicle charging station.

✅  Bike hire is available for guests, encouraging sustainable travel around the city.

Travel

✅  UK-based BMJ Events team will be required to prioritise booking with the most sustainable airlines.

Catering

✅ Menus are designed around fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce to minimise food miles.
✅ The venue also offers a rooftop beehive that provides in-house honey for catering and dining experiences.

Printing

Event Guide
✅ We will opt for sustainable printing options when printing event guides, and we are making reductions to the number of pages. The event guide will be made available on our event app, resulting in fewer printed copies being made available on site.

Signage
✅ QT Canberra’s integrated Digital Screens significantly reduces the need for physical signage production such as room signage, directional signage and promotional banners, meaning that we will be able to prioritise using digital signage. Where printed signage is needed, we will work with our suppliers to find the most sustainable materials.

Posters
✅ We will be using ePoster screens at the event to save on printing and waste.

Waste

✅ We will be collecting lanyards after the event to recycle for future years. We will also be reusing our lanyards from 2024. Any additional lanyards that are needed will be made from eco-friendly materials.

✅ We will be reducing or restricting handouts, pens, and notepads at the event.

✅ All waste at QT Canberra is collected, separated and recycled.

CSR/Charities

✅ We will be reviewing food bank options with the venue, as well as other charity or community initiatives that we should support during the event.