Sustainability

PAC Australia acknowledges we are in the midst of a climate emergency and is committed to taking meaningful steps towards a brighter future for our planet.

We stand in solidarity with those advocating for immediate climate action and believe that positive steps must be taken by all members of the community to create lasting change.

PAC Australia’s Sustainability Commitment

PAC Australia is committed to reducing the carbon emissions impact of the delivery of the event by:

• Increasing plant-based catering options.
• Ensuring that any leftover food is responsibly redistributed through local food services or composted.
• Avoiding single-use plastics across all event deliverables.
• Using plastic free, sugarcane, home compostable disposables where real crockery is not an option.
• Significantly reducing print materials and prioritising digital distribution.
• Ensuring name badges and marketing materials are made from recycled materials and have an end-of life plan.
• Partnering with accommodation providers that are climate-friendly, low-energy and within walking distance of events, where possible.
• Partner with venues adopting climate action or are committed to working with us to embed sustainable processes for event delivery.
• Measuring the carbon footprint of the event and delegate travel.
• Using a hybrid car for staff travel around Brisbane to reduce emissions.
• In recognition of all staff travel emissions, investing in the renewal of high-impact biodiverse projects to support nature to restore and regenerate.

The Reforest Initiative

PAC Australia is proud to continue our partnership with Reforest Australia, which began with the Australian Performing Arts Exchange in Cairns, 2023.

Reforest Australia is a Queensland-based social enterprise, driving authentic climate and nature-positive action by planting trees in high-quality, local reforestation projects.

In 2023, APAX supported tree planting in the critically endangered Mabi Forest in the Atherton Tablelands, near Cairns. In 2024, our efforts contributed to reforestation in the Widgewah Sanctuary, located 90 minutes north of Melbourne, Victoria, supporting the habitat of the Southern Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby.

In 2025, APAX supported the restoration of the Cooroy Mountain Wildlife Corridor project in Queensland.

In 2026, we are excited to continue this important work by supporting the Doonan Community Restoration project which is restoring the biodiversity of the Doonan Creek Environment Reserve in Queensland.

All APAX registrations include a $5 contribution towards purchasing a tree with Reforest, supporting these high-impact biodiverse projects to regenerate native habitats.

You can track the impact of the trees purchased through PAC Australia’s dedicated Reforest event dashboard.

Sustainable Travel

Changing how you travel can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint.

Instead of flying, why not travel with friends or colleagues? Turn the journey into an opportunity: start networking earlier, enjoy the scenery, or even get a full day’s work done from a different seat.

A single flight from Melbourne to Brisbane produces around 268kg of CO2 emissions per person. Taking the train for the same trip generates just 35kg, an impressive 87% reduction.

Small changes in how we travel can make a big difference.

Transport NSW 
Operates trains that travel daily between Melbourne and Brisbane.

Call 13 22 32 to book a sleeping cabin.

V-Line
Regional trains in Victoria that will connect you to the Melbourne to Brisbane route.

Queensland Rail
Extensive rail network operating throughout the state.