South Africa, March 9 -- But in 2026, connection alone is no longer enough.

The global landscape has shifted. Procurement frameworks have evolved. Corporate accountability has intensified. Today, when international buyers select a destination, they are not merely evaluating infrastructure, hospitality, and price. They are assessing:

* Risk exposure

* Carbon accountability

* ESG performance

* Supply chain transparency

* Long-term sustainability strategy

Every event now sits inside a company's sustainability reporting framework - specifically within Scope 3 emissions. Event greening is no longer a moral discussion. It is a commercial one.

Understanding the language of procurement: ESG

ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance - ha...