Cultivate. Commitment. Community.
Building our way forward
As designers and doers, we believe creative energy can spark positive change that promotes equity and wellbeing for all. But it takes work and commitment.
Taking action adds value to our organization and the meaningful experiences we build for our customers.
Here are a few ways we’re working to build a better future for our people, our planet, our customers, and our communities.
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion.
Building an equitable culture with diverse perspectives and ideas
It’s our mission to bring people together in meaningful ways. This opportunity, and responsibility, requires that we create and produce moments that matter — because they are authentic, unforgettable, and awe-inspiring. Moments that showcase and highlight the diverse experiences and beauty of our customers, our people, and our communities — locally and globally.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture focused on equity, empowerment, empathy, respect, and belonging where diverse viewpoints and individual expression are revered.
It’s our belief that a culture of belonging leads to more creativity and happier people who produce exemplary work for our customers.
IDEA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Action
To further this mission and to accelerate positive change, we launched IDEA. It’s our commitment to the Freeman team that they will be treated with respect and that their voice is valued. The intention is to connect our people in meaningful ways regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or anything else that makes us different.
We will continue to emphasize the importance of embracing and valuing our collective differences through IDEA and its special interest communities and committees.
Diversity in Design Collaborative
We’re excited to be part of the newly formed Diversity in Design (DID) Collaborative, a group of companies that recognize that diversity is our greatest creative advantage and are coming together to foster systemic change in increasing diversity in design across disciplines.
The DID Collaborative will illuminate design career paths for underrepresented high school and college-aged students and create bridges to eventual employment opportunities.
Learn more about the DID collaborative.
Sustainability
The future depends on the sustainable work we do today
We believe in leaving the planet a better place than we found it. That means doing our part to discover innovative solutions to protect the environment that sustains us.
Sustainability isn’t just an “add-on.” It’s woven into everything we do.
Our sustainability agenda focuses on the biggest impact areas within the industry. With smart practices, eco-friendly material, outreach, and education, we can minimize the environmental impact of events. To that end we are working to reduce our carbon footprint by focusing on our waste, resources, energy, people, and products.
Sustainability in practice
Prioritizing eco-conscious choices makes a difference not only because it’s good for the environment, but because it’s good for business.
Through initiatives large and small, we’re working to help our customers make a lasting impact on their audiences, not the environment.
Here are a few ways we’re going green on-site:
We recently participated in the United Nations Climate Conference, COP26, to announce our commitment to net zero carbon by 2050, and by 2030 to reduce GHG emissions by 50%. We’re working to do that through our Zero Waste initiative focused on four major areas of impact: resources, energy, air, and people.
Freeman is the first General Services Contractor (GSC) to earn both the ISO 14001 and ISO 20121 certifications, which help to guide and measure our actions and approach to sustainability.
Our zero waste goal
This initiative works towards reducing our environmental footprint by exploring where we can minimize or eliminate waste throughout our supply chain and create a business model where sustainability is incorporated into every part of our business strategy. Our Sustainable Standards for events are built into the service offerings we provide at every show. These standards ensure we are designing with sustainability in mind — before, during, and after the show.
Certifications:
- Freeman was the first GSC to earn both the ISO 14001 and ISO 20121 certifications, which help to guide and measure our actions and approach to sustainability.
- Freeman is certified Gold to the Event Industry Council (EIC) Sustainable Event Standards (SES) Audio Visual & Production certification.
- Events Industry Council (EIC) Level 2 APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meetings Standards Certification pertaining to the Evaluation and Selection of Exhibits for Environmentally Sustainable Meetings, Events, Trade Shows, and Conferences (E2742) for Supplier (General Service Contractor/Venue).
- APEX/ASTM Standard recognizes companies that are helping customers execute sustainable events that not only meet but exceed event industry standards.
UN Climate Conference Net Zero Carbon Events pledge
