As part of our corporate social responsibility we are committed and hold ourselves accountable through strong leadership and fostering a culture of responsibility and personal ownership in all areas of the Conference.  
For us, Corporate Responsibility includes Health, Safety and Environment; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples and Heritage.

We aim to:

• Engage suppliers and contractors who are equally committed to building a sustainable future through a balance of environmental, social, economic and cultural factors. Where possible, priority will be given to organisations who are Supply Nation registered
• Acknowledge Traditional Owners, elders past and present where appropriate including Welcome to Country and acknowledgements
• Donate excess catering and merchandise to registered charitable organisations, community groups or local schools
• Source merchandise items that have an extended life (not a one-time use) are recyclable, made from sustainable and/or recycled materials.
• Collaborate with the Local charity organisation(s) for event tasks and donation opportunities
• Minimise event waste and the use of one-time paper/printing by going digital where ever possible.

Hamilton Islands' commitment to sustainability

Protecting Hamilton Island and its surroundings is not a ‘go green’ trend, it is a necessity. Thousands of tourists – both domestic and international – visit Hamilton Island each year and ecological sustainability is vital for both the protection and wise use of the Island and the impact on its waters and its inhabitants. Here are some of the ways we are committed to reducing our footprint:

• Providing nature-based experiences. Guests have access to a variety of snorkeling, diving and glass bottom boat tours, where they can learn from expert guides about the area’s extraordinary biodiversity and the challenges it faces environmentally. Our recently upgraded walking trails were specifically designed to encourage more visitors to explore the natural bushland that makes up 75 per cent of the island, leading to some newly built lookouts as part of our Icons Trail, where they can stop and soak up the views of the surrounding islands and waterways. 
• Protecting our local marine habitats. Our island-wide erosion and sediment control measures, such as rocky reed bed swale drains, silt traps, gross pollutant traps and promotion of natural vegetation around water courses, minimise run-off organic matter draining into local marine habitats. Hotel cleaning products are sourced from a local mainland supplier and are formulated from plant-derived bioflavonoids to replace synthetic chemicals, which are biodegradable within seven days, reducing impact on the environment. 
• Recycling and waste management. Single-use plastic cutlery, straws and food storage containers have all been removed from the island. A series of water fountains are available across Hamilton Island, encouraging guests and residents to use refillable water bottles. Complimentary refillable water bottles are provided in some of the island’s hotels and to conference delegates. Any items that have reached their end of life such as TV’s and computer equipment, and household and buggy batteries are recovered for recycling. Even old mattresses are stripped into their component parts and recycled by a local social enterprise. 
• Energy efficiency. The island is mostly car free, with the main mode of transport being electric golf buggies. There are many island-wide energy saving measures in place; including solar powered, low wattage and LED lighting, and energy saving devices are also installed in all hotels and most private residences.