MCEC launches new Positive Impact resources for event organisers

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has released an online toolkit designed to help customers implement corporate social responsibility as part of their events in Australia. Launched as part of MCEC’s new website, the Positive Impact Guide contains information to help customers recognise Traditional Owners, reduce event waste, support children’s charities and conserve the iconic Yarra River. The partnership programme can provide meaningful add-on experiences for delegates attending events at the venue. This includes the OzHarvest’s flagship Cooking for a Cause programme, a teambuilding experience in MCEC’s kitchens that reduces food waste and helps feed those in need. Through MCEC’s Club Melbourne Ambassador Programme, and partnership with The Startup Network, customers can also be connected to inspiring potential speakers for their event. MCEC’s head of advocacy, impact and reputation, Rohan Astley said the venue hoped to grow its Positive Impact Guide for organisers over time. “This online resource is a way for us to work with customers and partners, to deliver positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through events,” he said. “At MCEC, we have an ambitious five-year sustainability strategy, and a long-standing community partnership programme that sees us give more than $2 million of in-kind event services to charities per year. “However, we know many organisers share our commitment to leave positive legacies, be they big or small,” Astley added. Visit the Positive Impact Guide here: https://www.mcec.com.au/our-impact/positive-impact-guide Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbGDeVme8Zs