Sustainability Certificate ImageSITE Texas Receives Global Sustainability Certification

Put another feather in the SITE Texas cap! At the 2021 SITE Hybrid Conference, held February 2 & 3, 2021, SITE Texas was recognized as one of five SITE Chapters in the world to be certified in Sustainability.

As one of five chapters in the world selected to participate in the pilot Sustainability Certification program, SITE Texas scored 120 of the 100 points necessary to receive this certification.

The chapter certification effort was led by past Chapter President, Wayne Wallgren, Director, Global Development for GlobauxSource; Brittney Skinner, President of Selective Meetings & Incentives; and Board Member Greg Slaight, Director, Meetings & Incentives for GlobauxSource.

Congratulations, SITE Texas!

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