We are happy to announce some efforts we undertake to reduce the environmental footprint of our training programmes:

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• We have chosen a venue location that is close to public transport, and ensured that accommodation is provided within walking distance of the training facilities in order to reduce transportation needs

• We have chosen a venue location that has energy-efficiency and water-saving measures in place

• We have decorated the event using reusable or recyclable signage and materials, and will minimize the use of disposable items during the event

• We will provide food and beverages using recyclable or reusable serviceware. Did you know roughly 8 million tons of plastic is dumped into the world's oceans every year, and nearly 60% of this waste comes from just five countries: China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Let's foster positive change and lead by example!

• We will avoid single packaged items and have recycling facilities in place at all times in order to minimize waste

• We will provide water stations instead of distributing bottled water

• We will source food, goods and services from local providers whenever possible

• We will offer mostly vegetarian food to avoid the footprint derived from meat production. Livestock farming contributes 18% of human produced greenhouse gas emissions worldwide; this is more than all direct emissions from ships, planes, trucks, cars and all other transport put together

• We won’t distribute paper documents during events; rather, we will provide all training materials and resources online in order to minimize printing

• We will not provide takeaway items

How can you contribute? We invite you to join our efforts by:

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• Using the public transport when arriving from the airport and during the rest of your time in Bangkok

• Avoiding unnecessary use of electricity or water in the hotel rooms

• Not buying plastic, disposable, or single packaged items

• Using the recycling facilities and water stations

• Choosing vegetarian food options

• Bringing your computer to the training programme in order to avoid printing materials

Thank you for embracing a green meeting spirit!

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Sincerely,

AIT RRC.AP Team