Environmental Initiative

The GSMA strives to be environmentally responsible at all our offices worldwide, as well as at our global events. We encourage MWC Las Vegas exhibitors, sponsors, and partners to do their part.

• Contribute to the preservation of the environment by reducing our emissions and waste.

• Identify more opportunities to considerably reduce our event’s emissions.
• Continue to work actively with our suppliers on improving our products to achieve emission reductions wherever possible.

Building on our achievements at MWC Las Vegas 2022, here is what we will be doing this year:

• The Green Stand Initiative will provide 30 free carbon footprint studies to space only exhibitors on a first come, first served basis. This will provide us with more accurate data for the event carbon footprint study. All data will be confidential.
  
• Work with GSMA Operations team to reduce footprint of MWC Las Vegas feature areas within the event
• All theatre structures will be modular and re-used in other events
• Shell scheme stands/meeting rooms built using reusable materials where possible.
• Digital distribution of welcome pack and other media materials to reduce the use of paper.
• Low-voltage lighting fixtures used in all shell scheme stands and meeting rooms where possible.
• Reusable utensils and tableware will be provided at official catering outlets.

• Attendees can recycle their printed badge at the end of the event by putting the badge in the recycle bin at the exit.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), operates the Las Vegas Convention Center, and is committed to sustainable strategies that create superior customer experiences. LVCVA partners with show producers, building clients, business partners and contractors to:

• Maximize recycling of excess materials, including carpet, techno trash, cables and more.
• Utilize eco-friendly cleaning products.
• Offer plant-based food options which can reduce carbon emissions and waste byproducts.
• Connect building clients with local community organizations, charities and non-profits which can benefit from corporate social responsibility initiatives.

SAVE ENERGY

• Reducing lighting intensity by 50% during event move-in/move-out periods
• Powering off escalators on low-traffic days
• Converting lighting fixtures to energy-efficient LED lamps

CONSERVE WATER

• Utilizing low-flow toilets in nearly 100% of all bathrooms.
• Installing desert landscaping throughout the grounds, saving more than 1 million gallons of water annually.
• Using products certified by the EPA WaterSense program, which use less water and save energy.

REDUCE WASTE

• Using a dual-stream process that captures mixed recyclables (paper, plastics, metals, reusable dishware), diverting items from trash receptacles.
• Practicing environmental purchasing, in which the LVCVA evaluates the environmental and sustainability of the property it purchases. In addition, used equipment that is no longer viable to operation is auctioned to local vendors who may benefit from their use.
• The LVCVA’s Finance Department has operated completely digitally since 2014.

REDUCE EMISSIONS - WITH LOW-IMPACT TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FROM THE LVCC CAMPUS

• The Las Vegas Monorail connects the Las Vegas Convention Center to six additional stations along Las Vegas Boulevard.
• RTC Transit provides services for conventions as well as regular stops near the LVCC.
• Taxis and rideshare services are available during events.
• The LVCVA utilizes electric-powered carts and lifts on Las Convention Center campus.

Mobile World Congress Americas 2021:

• Paper-free Media Centre, press kits and press releases.
• All communication via email, Mobile World Congress Americas does not send out physical letters from registration.
• LEED Gold certified venue.
• 98% of the carpets (total of 8,865 sqm) were reused.
• In accordance with Los Angeles Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance, Styrofoam was banned, and all serve ware was required to be compostable or recyclable
• No single-use plastic bags were allowed.
• Shell scheme stands/meeting rooms were built using reusable materials where possible.
• Low-voltage lighting fixtures used in all shell scheme stands and meeting rooms where possible.
• Reusable utensils and tableware were provided at official catering outlets.