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GES Achieves Environmental Sustainability RecertificationLAS VEGAS, Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- GES has again achieved APEX/ASTM Level Two certification for the meetings and event industry. Spearheaded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Green Meeting Industry Council, the standards were developed in collaboration between APEX (the Convention Industry Council's Accepted Practices Exchange) and ASTM (an ANSI certified international standard development organization). The certification encourages organizations to adopt environmental standards to create more sustainable events and recognizes enterprises for diligent work toward expanding sustainable practices. "The willingness of GES to utilize more sustainable materials and practices has been critical in our mission to reduce IMEX's waste footprint," said Mark Mulligan, associate director of IMEX Group. "Through our partnership we are demonstrating that trade shows can be both green and cost effective. GES fully deserves recognition for the crucial role they play in pursuit of our joint sustainability goals." GES was first certified in 2015 and was recently recertified by iCompli, a division of BPA Worldwide. "Congratulations to GES on attaining APEX/ASTM Level 2 recertification," said Kristen Dimond, vice president and general manager of Sands Expo and Convention Center. "As the proud recipients of the same certification, he entire team at Sands Expo and The Venetian Congress Center understands the dedication it takes to achieve this status. As leaders in sustainability within our industry, we applaud the commitment of GES to our community and the environment. We are pleased to continue our partnership with the shared vision to deliver sustainable events for our mutual customers." "Clients that choose GES as their event partner have the best resources and practices for achieving their sustainability goals," said Sheila LeMaster, vice president of exhibitor services at GES. "Events are created and produced with sustainability measures in mind every step of the way, minimizing the event's impact on the environment. That's why achieving recertification this year for Level 2 APEX/ASTM is an exciting accomplishment for GES and our Sustainability Council. It's a testament to our long commitment to sustainability, and reinforces the message about our sustainability mission for our customers, our employees, and most importantly to our environment." About GES About BPA Worldwide's iCompli Division Media Contact:
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