The Annual Scientific Meeting for Leaders in Lung Health & Respiratory Science | 27 – 31 March 2026 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Sustainability Initiatives

The TSANZSRS ASM is committed to sustainability practice and reducing the impact on the environment. We encourage all attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and suppliers to also consider environmentally friendly options in attending the Meeting.

Please see below some of the initiatives underway with the organisers and suppliers for the Meeting. 

The Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC)

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre acknowledges our role within the community to be sustainably responsible.  We strive to deliver responsible environmental events management and use sustainable innovation wherever possible to reduce our environmental footprint to provide better community outcomes.

Sustainability is the responsibility of everyone, every day. Our people, clients, suppliers and contractors work together to tackle sustainability, compliance, ethics and environmental responsibility. We believe every event should leave only positive memories and experiences.

We are committed to minimising the environmental impact of our activities and services – such as waste, carbon and water management, recycling and food sourcing.

Read more about our Sustainability Strategy here

Food Waste

Read about what the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre is doing to fight food waste

Partnerships

We choose to work with environmentally responsible suppliers, products and services. 
 • PCEC partners with local organisation Containers for Change. We donate10c for every drink container recycled and then donate the money to a nominated charity During 2022 we raised  funds for Ronald McDonald House and St John Giving. 
• PCEC have teamed up with OzHarvest – a food rescue organisation who collect food going to waste and deliver it to those in need. We are proud to contribute our excess food items to OzHarvest to help those less fortunate. In 2022 we donated 1,569kgs of nourishing food to help those in need.

The Meeting

Printed materials are kept to a minimum, attendees are encouraged to use electronic resources such as the meeting website and app. No handbook or pocket programs will be available.

Abstract materials are provided electronically only, via the app, or online abstract supplement.

Name badges use recylced paper/plastic and sustainable lanyards.

Conference bags will not be provided.

Sponsors and Exhibitors are requested to reflect positive environmental values and practices in their participation.

Exhibition Sustainability

Perth Expo Hire are making their commitment to sustainability through the following efforts: 

• Printing - HP Latex Technology carries a broad set of credentials addressing the full spectrum of environmental concerns; from ink chemistry and indoor air quality for both print production and display, to lifecycle considerations overall
• Electrical - actively upgrading electrical equipment and in house power and lighting to meet future demands in order to assist with meeting emissions targets
• Custom Stands - offering exhibitors the option to hire a range of custom stands from stock. In some cases these stands have been utilised on ten occasions making a significant saving on land fill Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre | Sustainability Strategy 2023 We are committed to a more sustainable supply network and encourage our preferred suppliers to share their goals and stories.
• Corflute Fascias - moved from PVC non-recyclable fascias to corflute (recyclable) fascia with environmentally acceptable inks.

What can you do?

The Hotels selected by the Meeting are all located near to the Centre, within short walking distance. Where possible, we encourage you to walk between locations rather than take a taxi or drive.

Please follow the waste separation instructions at the venue and at your accommodation.

Please consider what printed materials you need, and avoid printing where possible.

Please bring a reusable bag, to carry your Meeting materials in.

Please bring a keep cup for your tea and coffee and a reusable water bottle.