The Sustainability Advisory Group was created by the AVIXA Board of Directors in 2023 to find resources and support the Pro-AV Industry in becoming more sustainable.

Purpose Statement

The Sustainability Advisory Group is an expert volunteer group that meets regularly, designed to collaboratively assist both the community and AVIXA.

2026 Goals:

  • Plan quarterly sustainability in AV webinars
  • Publish more articles and resources for the AV community
  • Speak at ISE 2026 and InfoComm 2026
  • Plan sessions for ISE 2027 and InfoComm 2027
  • Build and support the Xchange Community

Resources

Sustainability Best Practices Guides

As the demand for advanced AV technologies continues to grow, so does the urgency to address the environmental challenges that accompany their development and deployment. The AV industry, like many others, faces a critical need to adapt to the rising expectations surrounding sustainability. These guides serve as comprehensive guides for AV consultants, manufacturers, and system integrators seeking to integrate sustainability into their business models. 

Top 5 Standards and Regulations Driving Sustainability Strategies Today 

This article explores five of the most influential frameworks driving sustainability strategies today: the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Directives, the China Energy Label (CEL), the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) with accompanying Digital Product Passports, and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Together, these policies are influencing how technology is made, managed, and measured, pushing the AV ecosystem toward greater transparency, efficiency, and circularity, and ultimately shaping innovation.

Three P's for the AV Industry: People, Planet, Profit

Watch the recording of this interactive session held at InfoComm2025 which explores how AV solutions intersect with sustainable design, focusing on three key pillars: People—enhancing user experience while meeting sustainability goals; Profit—demonstrating the business benefits and profitability of sustainable AV solutions; and Planet—leveraging tools and resources to measure and reduce environmental impact.

If you have a passion for sustainability, or would like to learn how you can contribute to a more sustainable AV future, please contact Stefan Lefebvre at [email protected] to join the Sustainability Advisory Group.

Sustainability Advisory Group Co-Chairs

Thomas Serbruyns, VP Strategic Initiatives, Barco NV
Kelly Bousman, SVP, ESG and Sustainability, AVI-SPL

 

Upcoming Events
February
17
CTS 2: Applied AV and AV Project Process - Breda - Netherlands

Classroom course in collaboration with DEKOM with instructor Greg Carstens

February
17
CTS-I Prep Virtual Classroom - February 2026

This program is designed to boost your confidence, refine your test-taking skills, and focus your study efforts on critical areas of the exam.

February
18
Conferencing and Collaboration Power Hour: The Modern Workplace

Explore the emerging workplace trends and technologies that will shape the modern workplace in 2026.