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Demonstrating its continuing recognition that sustainability has become a critical contributor to venue management and operations in the live event industry, international facility management company and event producer ASM Global has announced a partnership with leading sustainability consulting firm Honeycomb Strategies.

The partnership will see ASM Global facility owners and operators leverage Honeycomb Strategies’ extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of events-related sustainability best practices to make fully informed strategic decisions on major sustainability investments while delivering sustainable solutions for its portfolio of venues in the live entertainment, trade show event, hospitality stadium and sports spaces.

ASM Global’s corporate social responsibility platform, ASM Global Acts Foundation, supports philanthropic and community-based endeavours, guided by its sustainability and diversity objectives. ASM Global advise that this sees it operating “the largest portfolio of certified green venues”.

Announcing the partnership, ASM Global President and Chief Executive, Ron Bension advised “demand for cutting-edge sustainability innovations for our vast network of facilities has been steadily increasing. Honeycomb Strategies and their excellent leadership team are best in class.

“A trusted resource, they provide unique services and employ a proven process that will protect the best interests of our clients. Our partnership with Honeycomb Strategies will further ensure our place as the premier provider in live entertainment.”

Lindsay Arell, one of Honeycomb Strategies’ two principals, noted “this alliance is a perfect fit with both companies’ desire to help drive positive social and environmental change. It helps meet business and sustainability goals, both internally and for our clients and the communities in which we operate. As some of the largest venues in the world, this commitment is sure to have a significant impact.”

Based in Portland in the US state of Oregon, Honeycomb Strategies specialises in hospitality, sports and event strategies.

It has recently worked with the Philadelphia Eagles, SoFi Stadium, Colorado Convention Center, Visit Denver, Greenbuild Conference and Expo, Vancouver Convention Center, Specialty Coffee Association, Coffee Expo, UUA General Assembly and the Snowflake Technology Summit

Image: The ASM Global-manged Caesars Superdome in Las Vegas, USA.

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