the beam 

 responsible industry 

charter.

The beam responsible industry charter.

Working together towards responsible and sustainable business practices.

beam Responsible Industry Charter

At beam, we believe our industry has a responsibility to operate in a way that supports people, planet and long-term business integrity. As a collective voice for the meetings, accommodation and events sector, we recognise that responsible business practices are essential to building a resilient, innovative and ethical industry.

Our members are at different stages of their responsible business journey. Some organisations are well advanced in their environmental, social and governance (ESG) programmes, while others are just beginning to develop their approach. beam is committed to supporting all members through this journey by sharing best practice, providing guidance and creating opportunities for collaboration.

By committing to the beam Responsible Industry Charter, members pledge to work towards responsible and sustainable business practices.

Our policy

beam members commit to:

  1. Responsible Environmental Practices
  • Work towards recognised sustainability or environmental accreditation.
  • Implement programmes to reduce energy consumption, waste and environmental impact.
  • Measure and monitor carbon emissions across key areas such as travel, energy use and waste.

 

  1. Transparent and Ethical Business Conduct
  • Operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all commercial relationships.
  • Support responsible procurement and supply chain practices.
  • Uphold professional standards that promote trust within the industry.

 

  1. Positive Social Impact
  • Promote inclusive, safe and respectful working environments.
  • Support the wellbeing and development of employees and partners.
  • Contribute positively to the communities in which we operate.

 

  1. Continuous Improvement and Innovation
  • Develop a responsible business or sustainability policy with measurable goals.
  • Share learning and best practice across the beam community.
  • Continuously review and improve our approach to responsible business practices.

Our collective commitment

By adopting this Charter, beam members demonstrate their commitment to building a responsible, forward-thinking industry that delivers positive impact for our businesses, our people and the wider world.

beam will support members through education, collaboration and practical resources to help them progress on their responsible business journey.

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What you need before applying

Make sure you have the following ready to upload:

  • Legal/business registration proof
    Document showing the legal form and ownership of your business (e.g. certificate of incorporation or equivalent).
  • Business registration & tax ID
    Your official business registration number and/or tax registration number.
  • Business bank account proof
    A bank letter or statement in the business name.
  • One recommendation letter
    From an IATA airline, a GDS (e.g. Amadeus, Sabre), or a major travel industry supplier.
  • Travel-services licence (if applicable)
    Only needed if your country requires a licence to sell travel services.
  • Signed TIDS Terms & Conditions
    These are included in the application and must be accepted before submitting.