AVIXA Sustainability Advisory Group
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.
Sustainability Advisory Group Co-Chairs
Thomas Serbruyns
VP Strategic Initiatives,
Barco NV
Kelly Bousman
SVP, ESG and Sustainability,
AVI-SPL
Follow us on Xchange
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. Also, follow us on AVIXA Xchange!
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.