The host hotel’s energy-saving features include self-audits to reduce energy and water consumption, recycling of all universal wastes, upgrades to high-efficiency equipment, and charitable donations of mattresses, uniforms, and other operating equipment.

When paper mailings are necessary for the conference, CBORD plans to use an environmental-friendly printer, Quartier Printing, which is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. That means products produced and distributed by the Syracuse, NY-based printer, have followed an environmentally conservative path, from raw materials through processing to final product.

CBORD’s educational session handouts will no longer be offered as paper packets. Instead, attendees may access all presentation materials online. And, according to CBORD, reusable mugs will be offered to all attendees as an alternative to disposable to-go cups.

“In the more than thirty years we’ve been in business, we’ve developed a reputation as a leader in the industries we serve for our innovative solutions and services,” says CBORD President Tim Tighe. “But beyond our commitment to serving our customers well is our dedication to being mindful of the communities and environments in which we operate, and our determination to establish our leadership in that respect as well.”

Last year’s users group conference in Orlando, Fla. Attracted 700 CBORD clients, employees and vendors.