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Environmental sustainability 

We know that environmental sustainability is important to many event owners who choose to host their conference, corporate meeting or incentive event in Sydney, so we do everything we can to make it easy for you.

  • Use our free Supplier Search, which includes quick view information on sustainability policies to help you identify and connect with suitable service providers.
  • Read more about our work with destination partners to make Sydney a sustainable destination.

Social sustainability

People and communities are what make Sydney. We strive to ensure business events held here support local communities; encourage diversity, equity and inclusion; and contribute to social sustainability.  

Diversity, equity and inclusion 

Sydney is home to a truly diverse population and welcomes people with a range of identities, perspectives and experiences including people from different cultures, people young and old, people with disability, people with diverse gender identities, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Sydney is also among a select number of global destinations with Purple Flag accreditation, which helps visitors identify areas of diverse, vibrant and safe night-time activity.  

First Nations

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the First Nations people of the land we call Australia. There are hundreds of nations and each speaks its own language, with distinct dialects and cultural beliefs. The First Nations people of Sydney are the Gadigal of the Eora Nation.  

  • Learn more about how you can engage with, recognise and show respect for First Nations people and their cultures through your business event. 
  • Use our free Supplier Search to help you identify and connect with First Nations service providers and experiences.   

Access 

Access is vital to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion. In Australia, the rights of people with disability are protected by the Disability Discrimination Act (1992), which ensures access to public premises, goods and services and facilities.  

In 2022, Sydney was voted among the 10 most accessible cities in the world by people with disability. In the city, most attractions are accessible by wheelchair and many are equipped with hearing loops. Our public transport is affordable and largely accessible, and our pedestrian wayfinding system includes a comprehensive network of braille and tactile street signs.  

  • Find information on visiting Sydney, via resources from our Major Partners including Accessible Sydney provided by Destination NSW and information from the City of Sydney.  
  • Download the City of Sydney’s inclusive and accessible event guidelines, which will help you understand key access and inclusion considerations, identify best practices and ensure positive outcomes.  
  • Use our free Supplier Search to help you identify and connect with accessible service providers and experiences.   
  • Read more about our work to make Sydney a sustainable destination. 

Economic sustainability 

Innovation, business, investment and talent are central to a sustainable economy and event owners can be proud of the contribution they make to Sydney, New South Wales (NSW) and Australia.  

Tourism  

Every event has the potential to create significant tourism benefits. We know that many visitors who come to Sydney for a business event will be visiting for the first time; stay on average 3.6 days beyond the event; and most want to visit areas outside of central Sydney while they are here.   

Greater Sydney and the state of New South Wales (NSW) offer you and your delegates incredible experiences, from quality restaurants and wines to stunning beaches and World Heritage wilderness. 

Beyond tourism  

Beyond tourism, business events drive the global knowledge economy and lead to opportunities for investment, trade, and international relationships. We have an established network that helps us connect business event owners to key players across industry, academia, civil society and government.