Our Business
Carbon Footprint Survey Update
A big thank you for participating in the Greenly questionnaire! We obtained an amazing 67% response rate as a business, well above the minimum level required of 40%. The information will be invaluable in helping us better understand and address our carbon impact.
Stay tuned for FIRST GHG (Greenhouse Gas) assessment results, along with some initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint in the coming months.
We will also be reporting the FIRST carbon footprint under the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) framework for Goldman Sachs and Google. The CDP is assessing organizations' GHG impact and efforts to tackle climate change. We are on a roll!
Greenhouse - our new Applicant Tracking System
Greenhouse, a new recruitment and applicant hiring platform, is now being used at FIRST to help us optimize recruiting. Moving forward, we will use Greenhouse for every step of the recruitment process, including accessing our internal job board, submitting and tracking referrals to jobs, sharing jobs with your network, and more.
To log in, please use this link if it’s your first time accessing the system. If you'd like to view the user training video, click here. Search your inbox for an email sent on July 13 with all the details you need on Greenhouse.
Global Marketing
Here are some highlights of our latest marketing activities that you can read and share:
- Check out and share the Shopify Unite 2022 sizzle and case study on social media.
- Check out the latest edition of Inspiration Station, focused on mixed media and how brands are blending different methods to communicate a message and an experience.
- Re-post this piece about Adam Suellentrop’s new role as SVP of Strategy and Innovation that's on LinkedIn.
Awards Won
FIRST is proud to have won multiple awards for the amazing work everyone is doing for our clients. Keep it up!
CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR AWARDS
- Bronze for Best Global Brand Experience Agency
- Gold - Sibos 2022 - Best Thought Leadership Event
- Silver - Sibos 2022 - Best Community Building & Engagement
- Bronze - Sibos 2022 - Best B2B Event
- Silver - Carlyle GIC - People’s Choice Award Marketing, Comms
- Bronze - Shopify Unite 2022 - Best Roadshow
Venue Sourcing: Meetings Show – London Excel
This was a fantastic show which provided Venue Sourcing with a great opportunity to network with over 1,500 pre-qualified meeting and event planners showcasing their products and services, all under one roof.
The exhibitors came from all corners of the globe, with over 70 international destinations represented, and a diverse exhibitor base, including hotels, destinations, destination management companies, conference centers, venues, and technology suppliers. It was a show not to be missed!
In addition to the suppliers showcasing their products, there was a selection of comprehensive education programs designed for all levels of the industry, covering everything from the latest innovations and trends to event marketing and research, meetings design, event technology, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, and more.
There was an interesting and popular sustainability discussion, which highlighted how important and seriously this is being implemented within the events industry. They also highlighted the need for a clearer ESG policy, which reflects in the MICE industry as a whole, as all of the different accreditations are currently fragmented and can be difficult to understand. This was a 20 minute session and included guidance on how to communicate in a way that builds trust and positive sentiment with your stakeholders.
Feel free to reach out to Vivienne McLaren if you have any questions about the Meetings Show in London.
Volunteering at FIRST
Why not use your volunteer day to help remove plastic and clean up our planet?
Regardless of your region, there are several river, park and beach clean-up opportunities for you to participate in throughout the year. FIRST gives team members one volunteer day each calendar year to give back. This volunteer time can be taken as full days, half days, or hours. Simply request the Volunteer Day in Bamboo and it will be reviewed by your manager.
A Picnic in Regent Park with the London GS Team
London's Goldman Sachs team spent an afternoon in the park to picnic and play - a great team building experience for all. Families joined in on the fun for lawn games, bubbles, soccer, glitter tattoos, food and drinks.
Ilona Lesniewska won the Great Picnic Bakeoff for her delicious Carrot Cake - yum! Do you wish you could have a slice? Well, try it for yourself with her recipe here.
Open Roles @ FIRST
Check out the Careers page on the FIRST website to see what's open.
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