Sustainability at Network X Americas
Sustainability is at the heart of our event, from creating a positive environment to creating a safe space for all. These efforts are ongoing and evolving, and the commitment to these values from the venue, the attendees, our sponsors and partners are critical.
The Five Key Elements
Sustainability at Informa has five key elements: people, communities, environment, customers, and governance. Being an ethical, sustainable business is central to how we behave, how we make decisions, and how we do business every day. At Informa, our evolution of producing sustainable events is fueled by insight, innovation, and collaboration. We are proud of our commitment to having a positive environmental and social impact on both the communities and industries we work within.
We will be announcing details on our initiatives in the run-up to the event, so keep visiting this page to stay up to date.
Our Sustainability Initiatives
Supporting Diversity & Wellbeing
Network X Americas strives to support the development of the industry to be more diverse and inclusive, as well as inspire and showcase to the younger generation that there is a career path for them in telecoms and how to achieve this. The Diversity & Inclusion Summit on Day 0 aims to empower the industry to create equitable workplaces, fostering positive environments that contribute to wellbeing.
Mother's rooms and nursing pods are available throughout the venue.
Health & Safety
Informa’s Health, Safety and Security (HSS) team are industry-leading experts based around the globe and supports all business lines to deliver safe and secure events – from planning to build to breakdown.
The HSS team own the ‘Safety Operating Model’ within Informa which is a bespoke framework and process all event teams are trained in and follow. The team regularly conduct ‘Event Safety Assessments’ to ensure compliance and continued high safety standards.
Code of Conduct
Network X Americas is dedicated to providing a safe space for all its attendees. Safety, security and an open, inclusive, respectful environment with zero tolerance for misbehaviour are fundamental to the event.
Network X Americas does not tolerate violence, mistreatment or any type of harassment towards staff, exhibitors, guest or attendees.
If you feel your or others’ safety is in question, please report directly to security on-site.
Accessibility
Every effort is being made to ensure our venue is fully accessible. Should you require additional assistance, please contact your event coordinator. Ramps, handrails, elevators, automatic doors, and scooters are available to rent throughout the venue - support animals are welcome.
Exhibition Floor
We will continue to limit the use of printed signage onsite and will use digital screens instead, to minimise waste. Sustainability banners used onsite will aim to encourage attendees to think about their carbon footprint. All roller banners will be recycled. The lanyards will be made of recycled materials.
Clean Air, Clean Environment
The venue is smoke-free and is cleaned with Green Seal-certified products to limit harmful volatile organic compound (VOC) particulates in the air. Our Integrated Pest Management system uses baits and traps and limits the use of chemicals to keep everything in tip-top shape.
Energy & Waste
Network X Americas is taking place at The Irving Convention Center which has achieved LEED®Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. This certification acknowledges that the design, construction and operational processes at Irving Convention Center help save energy, water and other resources.
Food and Beverage
All attendees are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles and water stations will be available throughout the event. No single-use, plastic straws will be available at Network X Americas and vegan or vegetarian options will be available.