Sustainability & Impact | American Water Works Association

Strengthening our Focus

The American Water Works Association's (AWWA) Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) is strengthening our focus on sustainability. As more events prioritize planet-friendly practices, we can collectively shift the entire industry towards a greener future. We are committed to improving ACE's economic, environmental and social impacts and enhancing elements that further align with our Water2050 goals.

 

Sustainability-Endorser-Badge Event Industry Council’s Sustainability and Social Impact Foundations: we have signed onto the Principles for Sustainable Events and expressed our intent to pursue Sustainable Event Standards assessment and event certification in 2025.

 

ACE Sustainability and Social Impact Team:

  • Joanne Gaglia — Director of Conferences and Events
  • Dawn Flancher, PE — Sr. Manager of Technical & Research Programs
  • Lisa Star, SEPC — Manager of Exhibits and Sponsorship
  • Lindsey Richeaux, CMP, SEPC — Sr. Manager of Event Tech & Engagement
  • Lisa Stanicel-Klemme, CDMP — Marketing Manager, Conference & Events

Association Best Practice Principles:

AWWA is accomplishing this goal with the help of our exhibitors, vendors, and venues.
Small Steps = Big Impact.

While one person's actions may seem small, together we can make a real difference.
By following a few simple tips during your time at ACE, you can reduce your personal footprint and create positive ripples.

Thank you to the following companies that completed the survey! Stay tuned for 2025.

Digi International
NSF Health Organization
Westlake Water Solutions
Criticality Sciences
Yongkang Yonlin
Speed India
Chemco Systems
Seepex
Itron
Tonka Water
ME Simpson
Xylem
Tap Master
Sherwin Williams
Water Professionals International
Los Angeles Dept of Water and Power
Industrial Threaded Products
Orenco
Carboline
Toray
Layfield Group
Data Voice
McCrometer
Calgon Carbon
Tomco Systems
Amchem Products
GF Piping
Bentley
Berkeley CSI
Crosno Construction
Blue Conduit
Jacobi Carbons
WEF
Galaxy Plastics
No Des Water Conservation
Aquatic Informatics
Aveva
Neptune
E Squared
UL Solutions
Suez
Clark Land Resources
Cyclopure
Low Dose Software
Hach
Diehl Metering
Power Seal
Fontus Blue
Nature Works
Enterprise Automation
IDT URBIT

 

ACE Sustainability
Tips

A few short tips on how to reduce your personal footprint and create positive ripples. While one person's actions may seem small, together we can make a real difference!

ACE Sustainability Transformation

A quick overview of the steps we are taking to strengthen our focus on event sustainability and the impacts we have on people and planet.

All this positive change occurs in partnership with:

Water Equation, AWWA’s philanthropic arm, provides funding for workforce advancements, scholarships, students, young professionals, and Community Engineering Corps. WE is committed to fulfilling the critical need to ensure that the water sector has the necessary workforce to provide clean and safe water to communities in North America. Among many positive actions, WE hosts an annual running and walking event at ACE.

Honeycomb Strategies provides sustainability expertise for trade shows, conferences, convention centers, arenas, and organizations to identify sustainable solutions, engage stakeholders, develop data management systems, and implement programs to measure impact so that events can thrive. As a women-owned business and accredited B Corporation, Honeycomb Strategies aims to inspire people to see sustainability as both an opportunity and responsibility.

Freeman has a commitment to net zero carbon by 2050, and by 2030 to reduce GHG emissions by 50%. With both an ISO 14001 and ISO 20121 certification, Freeman is there to help guide you through sustainable offerings while at ACE. Be sure to consult with Freeman on your expo and booth materials and logistics. 

Our ACE24 carbon footprint calculation and offset program was supported complimentarily by Alcymate, a Colorado-Based net-zero solutions provider.