Sustainability at PCOA25
Ensuring our Future
Empowering People. Protecting the Planet.
Building Stronger Communities
Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc. (PCOA) continues to ensure a eco-friendly event every year.
In 2025, we are headed to Ōtautahi Christchurch and the world-class venue of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre: a venue committed to best practice environmental sustainability. From sustainable business policies to unique environmental initiatives, such as Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre's eWater system, dehydration of food waste into soil food and environmental packaging – they view every aspect of their business through an environmental lens.
Corporate Social Responsibility
PCOA ensures the effective development and implementation of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda, with a focus on environmental protection, investing in people, and strengthening our communities
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is committed to best practice environmental sustainability through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, ASM Global Acts. The aim of this policy is to minimise the potential for negative environmental impact and provide a positive social contribution.
Toitū Net Carbonzero Certified
Accreditation illustrates we have accurately measured our greenhouse gas emissions, and put in place strategies to manage, reduce and offset our impacts
Toitu Environmark Gold
Third year of accrediation showcases our commitment to comprehensive planning to achieve our environmental goals and measuring our impacts so that we can best mitigate them.
Qualmark Gold Tourism Business
Four years of accreditation affirms our leadership within New Zealand tourism as a world-class sustainable venue.
NZBC Green Star 5-star Rating
Green star rating showcases our buildings sustainability excellece awarded to the project
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Coast Group - Eco-conscious future
At Coast Group Limited, we are steadfastly dedicated to creating a more eco-conscious future.
We have harnessed cutting-edge technologies to minimise waste and reduce energy consumption, redefining our manufacturing processes for eco-friendliness.
By looking for changes that stand the test of time, we empower our staff and clients to make choices with our sustainable products and services. Recognising that change begins with us, we are actively transforming our supply chain to prioritise responsible sourcing and redefining our corporate culture to foster the well-being of our employees and their communities.
Contact Us
Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc. IA 35380 | ARBN 136 627 088 | ABN: 3069 0730722
Phone
Maxine Tod: +61 435 103 912
Cindy Axisa: +61 435 374 476
Socials
Karakia
A karakia is a short Māori prayer or blessing used to open or close an event, helping to set the tone and bring people together. It acknowledges the space, the people, and the purpose of the gathering. This karakia has been selected by Liz Kereru (Ngāi Tūāhuriri) to align to the 2025 PCOA conference theme of connection and community.
Tuia ki runga, Tuia ki raro, Tuia ki waho, Tuia ki roto,
Tuia ki te here tangata,
Ka rongo te po, Ka rongo te ao, Haumi….e, Hui…e - Taiki….e
Unite from above, Unite from below, Unite from without, Unite from within,
Unite to connect people,
The night hears, The day hears, Join all, bind all, together as one
Meet the Artist
Wongi Wilson is a street artist with a reputation for high-quality, large-scale works in prominent positions around Christchurch.
Find out more about Wongi Wilson
Acknowledgement of Country
The PCO Association acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the Cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.