For Immediate Release
Contact: Sara O’Neil or Veronica Ferguson
Marketing and Public Relations
soneil@meetings-incentives.com
vferguson@meetings-incentives.com

Caledonia, WI (April 9, 2026) – Global event agency Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc. (M&IW) recently published a white paper, The 2026 Guide to Sustainable and Inclusive Event Design: Practical Standards for Meetings & Events Programs. The paper is ideal for executives and decision makers responsible for large-scale M&E programs.

Designed for programs at all stages of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) maturity, the white paper outlines:

• The business value of sustainability and inclusion in meetings and events.
• The financial considerations of introducing ESG policies.
• The role of internal teams vs. strategic partners.
• A phased approach to policy creation and implementation.
• Industry-specific considerations for pharmaceutical and technology organizations.

“Events leaders who prioritize sustainability, inclusion, and other components of ESG today will be the ones setting the standard tomorrow,” said Donna Collins, Sustainability Champion, M&IW. “As global regulations become mandatory and consumer expectations continue to rise, it’s increasingly important to embrace ESG to remain compliant and maintain public favor. Fortunately, implementing ESG into M&E programs also brings business benefits that make the effort worthwhile, including risk mitigation and increased ROI.”

“That’s why we’re publishing the white paper now,” added Dan Tarpey, HMCC, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, M&IW. “It’s about advancing sustainability and inclusion, but it’s also about helping our customers and event leaders everywhere build strategic, future-ready M&E programs.”

The white paper is available for download here.

About Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW)

M&IW is a women-owned event agency specializing in planning meetings, conferences, and incentives of all scales worldwide. We have 350+ employees and operate events in over 90 countries.

We design event experiences rooted in human connection, elevated by human touch, and powered by smart technology. Our customizable event solutions range from end-to-end to a la carte, with a focus on integrating neuroscience and sustainability principles in events. We also develop strategies across events to provide visibility, efficiency, and savings.

M&IW is a third generation, privately held, certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) in business for more than 55 years. We serve industries such as life sciences, technology, financial services, manufacturing, insurance, and more.

To learn more, visit www.meetings-incentives.com.