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Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information services and solutions for the finance, health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, and legal sectors, acquired Tagetik in 2017. As part of Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG division, the software business unit - renamed CCH Tagetik – continues delivering innovative solutions for the Office of the CFO.
Lucca, Italy, is a walled Renaissance-era city and the birthplace of the CCH Tagetik software. In September 2022, CCH® Tagetik inTouch Global User Conference, launched CCH Tagetik ESG & Sustainability Performance Management, a software solution for corporations who need to comply with Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements, supporting CFOs with the data intelligence to achieve sustainable growth. We used the launch to implement ESG practices on the ground while simultaneously showcasing the software.
Our Keynote speaker, Karthik Ramanna, an expert in sustainable capitalism and a Business & Public Policy professor at the University of Oxford, addressed attendees on the role finance leaders play in leveraging ESG and sustainability goals and reporting as a competitive advantage.
The planning team was tasked with aligning Wolters Kluwer sustainability goals with its business goals, while delivering a modern event with minimal impact on historic buildings and the environment. We achieved this by embracing the history of this ancient walled city while being mindful and respectful of the theme of sustainability. Every decision made about the conference supported this theme, resulting in the following actions.
Travel, Accommodation, and Venues
- Location proximate to most attendees, minimizing the event’s overall carbon footprint.
- Majority of attendee/employee accommodations within walking distance of events, avoiding the need for transportation.
- Committed to the preservation of its hometown, CCH Tagetik hosted all events in historic venues: Real Collegio, Teatro Del Giglio, Lucca City Wall, Mercato Del Carmine.
- Bicycles available for exploring the historic city.
Food and Beverage
Menus were carefully crafted with minimal impact and 0-kilometer growth and production.
- Food, wine, and beer sourced from regional suppliers.
- Water provided in dispensers encouraging guests to use gifted eco-friendly water bottles.
- Lucca’s ancient fountains provided a clean source of water, limiting the use of single use plastic bottles.
Badges and Amenities
- 14 mil plastic badges, produced from 40% production waste. Inserts of recyclable paper and printed onsite to avoid reprints.
- Conference “swag” modest recyclable bag, eco-friendly water bottle and cork notebook.
- Attendees gifted plantable bookmarks made from post-consumer waste and wildflower seeds.
- Exhibitors instructed to be mindful of booth giveaways. Examples: Bamboo sunglasses, recyclable pens.
Sponsor Booths and Signage
- Main entrance: a rendering of the company logo constructed from moss dyed with fruit juices and teas. Post-event relocated to the company office and expected to last ten years.
- Directional Signage and sponsor booths constructed on-site of 100% recyclable cardboard.
- Event information via an app and digital monitors.
- Natural grass and stage coverings installed throughout, and subsequently donated to local organizations.
- All exhibit materials recycled in accordance with the town’s recycling and trash disposal regulations.
Statistics:
- 38 corporate sponsors
- 75 breakout sessions
- 885 registered attendees
- Minimal carbon footprint
- Walking city promoted healthy exercise.
We were delighted and proud to have delivered a sustainable event to our attendees while supporting the local community.
Nomination Title: Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik inTouch Global User Conference
