GDC 2023 - Exhibitor Sustainability Survey

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GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE 2023

Exhibitor Sustainability Survey

Exhibitor Information

Exhibiting Company*

Booth Number*

Exhibitor Contact*

First Name

Last Name

Email*

Staff Management

Train all booth staff on sustainable booth operations, including: waste management, nightly shut-down plans, post-event donations, and the sustainable attributes of the booth.*

Yes No

Communicate/share GDC's sustainability objectives with staff.*

Yes No

Check all that apply:

Develop (if doesn't already exist) a Sustainability Policy/Mission Statement for company and/or event practices.

Other:

Promotional Materials

No foamcore or PVC signage will be used onsite.*

Yes No

Check all that apply:

All materials must be printed on at least 50% recycled paper and 100% recyclable in a municipal recycling stream. All signage will be printed using non-toxic vegetable water-based inks, or UV curable inks. Exhibitor will reuse graphics and signage year to year (for a minimum of 3 years). Promotional materials are offered in a "paperless" format for attendees.

Other:

Waste Management

Compostable and/or recyclable service-ware will be used for all samples, and appropriate collection bins for collection of the used service-ware will be provided for attendees to use.*

Yes No

Check all that apply:

Request a recycling and compost bin for booth, and train booth staff on proper disposal of items. Exhibitor shall limit the number of samples and promotional materials distributed at the event, including having a paperless option for promotional information. No individually wrapped utensil kits - all utensils will be in bulk. Utilize China Service for in-booth catering.

Other:

Energy

All electronic equipment should be turned off or put to "sleep-mode" at the close of each night unless perishable goods are at risk, or unless the power-up will not reload content correctly.*

Yes No

Check all that apply:

Equipment should be ENERGY STAR related or energy efficient equivalent compared to other equipment of the same type. Eliminate all incandescent in all medium screw-based lighting applications. LEDs or compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) are suggested if additional booth lighting is necessary.

Other:

Air Quality

Inform and request that drivers adhere to no-idling policy in the marshalling yard and POV lots.*

Yes No

Booth staff will commit to one or more of the following transportation practice:

Utilize conference shuttles or public transportation to/from the convention center Walk or bicycle to/from the convention center Use shared cabs/no individual cab trips Carbon offset of staff travel to and from conference

Check all that apply:

Utilize SmartWay Transport company for shipping of booth materials to and from GDC Purchase carbon offsets to cover all emissions resulting from shipping of booth materials and staff travel to and from GDC

Other:

Water

All staff will use reusable water bottles.*

Yes No

Check all that apply:

Use a water reclamation system in booths that require a water element (not including handwashing stations)

Other:

Procurement and Booth Materials

Eliminate polystyrene (i.e. packing peanuts, #6 or foam plastic) from booth shipping and operations.*

Yes No

Minimize packaging of all booth shipments and reuse exhibit crate(s) and pallets for shipping booth back.*

Yes No

Check all that apply:

For exhibitor booth elements, commit to a sustainable option from the general service contractor Display elements should be 100% recyclable, and/or contain a minimum of 25% recycled content. Only low, or zero, VOC paints, sealants, coatings, or adhesives should be used within the show. Any new flooring, counters, paneling should be certified low, or zero, VOC by the manufactue

Other:

Community Partners

Check all that apply:

Partner with community organizations to reuse or repurpose, or both, reusable, surplus materials left from events that cannot otherwise be reused by the supplier or exhibitor. Donate surplus samples (food and non-food) that cannot otherwise be reused by the exhibitor.

Other:

Conclusion

Do you have a sustainability effort or story that doesn't fit into the categories above? Tell us more!

Other:

By submitting this Exhibitor Sustainability Survey, you commit to the actions selected above.*

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