Green Events Made Easy in Melbourne

With the world's first 'Six Star Green Star' environmentally rated convention centre, new tools to manage environmentally responsible events, green incentive experiences to reenergise and a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-awarded Convention and Visitors Bureau, Melbourne's expertise in environmentally and socially responsible events is second to none.

Maximise Reward, Minimise Environmental Impact

Melbourne proves that business can be mixed with pleasure and can actually benefit the environment.

Delegates can participate in coastal regeneration programs along Victoria's Surf Coast - contributing to the environment, whilst enjoying a uniquely Australian experience - or discover sustainable 'bush tucker' with celebrity indigenous Chef, Mark Olive, at an exclusive 'Chef's Table' event.

Melbourne is surrounded by wildlife parks and sanctuaries, including the Koala Conservation Centre at Phillip Island, allowing delegates to meet wildlife in their natural habitat.

MCVB can assist with identifying appropriate charities for your client to support in order to ensure that your incentive program is low carbon impact, whilst also giving back to the community. As an example, Melbourne's largest incentive event, the 2008 Amway China Leadership Seminar Program, raised $57,000 through a health run around Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, with money raised supporting Berry Street - a charity caring for Melbourne's most vulnerable children.

For a list of low carbon impact incentive travel itineraries, visit: www.mcvb.com.au/incentives/green/

Environmental Tools

Melbourne offers a suite of innovative, Australian-first tools for planning low carbon impact events.

These include MCVB's Carbon Calculator, which calculates the carbon emissions of events held in Melbourne and provides advice on offsetting carbon emissions, MCVB's green incentive travel website and 'Melbourne's Green Credentials Report', detailing the green initiatives of local Business Events suppliers, including caterers and venues.

For specialist CSR advice, contact MCVB at: csr@mcvb.com.au