David Baldig
Director Corporate Responsibility EMEAI
George P. Johnson
My interests
About the Speaker
David is Director Corporate Responsibility EMEAI at George P. Johnson, a leading global strategic experience marketing agency. He oversees sustainability efforts across the EMEA region and is a leading member of George P. Johnson's global Corporate Responsibility Council. Recently, David led the implementation of ISO 20121, the international standard for sustainable event management, at GPJ Germany, achieving successful certification in 2024. He is now responsible for rolling out the system to all 30 GPJ offices worldwide, helping to integrate corporate responsibility across the business. David also advances the company's reporting obligations under the CSRD, including carbon accounting, and supports the transition to a low carbon society.
Matchmaking Information
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Speaker's Sessions (1)
Date
Session
Impact
Closing the net zero gap: Urgent action needed
The event industry is reliant on global travel to deliver powerful face-to-face events. With new regulations coming into effect and aggressive net-zero targets looming, there are gaps we must close rapidly, and we need collective action toward this, urgently. Hear from those taking both small and large steps to achieve measurable sustainability targets. And discuss how we can all engage to close the net zero gap.
Learning outcomes:
Explore the gaps affecting all sectors of the event industry
Define measurable actions we can implement today across our events and businesses
Construct a plan to close the gap
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 5: Business and Market Planning, 0.75 Credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: 0.75 CE hour
* CSEP Approved
Education
ESG – environmental, social and governance
Sustainability
Speakers (3)
David Baldig
Director Corporate Responsibility EMEAI, George P. Johnson
Xavier Guillemin
VP Global Sales Sustainability, ACCORModerator (1)
