Sustainability in AV (SAVe) has announced that Shure president and CEO Chris Schyvinck will be a keynote speaker at the 2025 SAVe Global Conference, which will take place from Sept. 24 to 25, 2025 in Los Angeles.
According to the statement, Sustainability in AV (SAVe) was founded in 2022 with the mission of bringing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals to the AV industry. SAVe is the first U.S.-based industry-wide organization of its kind, with a global mission and membership.
Shure at 2025 SAVe Global Conference
The global conference will feature a number of different speakers from around the world, providing diverse insights about how various organizations can approach sustainability, says the organization.
“We’re excited to have Chris and all of our other speakers as part of our first annual global conference,” remarks Christina De Bono, founder and president of SAVe. “Now is the time for our growing international membership to gather and harness our momentum in bringing the Sustainable Development Goals to pro AV.”
Held at UCLA’s Luskin Conference Center, the SAVe conference will offer networking, workshops, and industry leaders to inspire the industry do its part to meet growing sustainability responsibilities.
“Sustainability in AV is everyone’s responsibility, and we’re proud to be involved with this global conference where others from around the world can share best practices and ideas for a better tomorrow,” adds Schyvinck.
Per the statement, Schyvinck will provide a deeper look at the initiatives by Shure at the 2025 SAVe Global Conference, including how the company achieved its goal of using 90% recyclable and/or renewable packaging for new products by the end of 2025 — one year ahead of its timeline.
With more than 1,500 different packaging pieces for a variety of different products, converting to sustainable packaging is a significant undertaking, says Shure. It is especially difficult for high-performance electronic equipment which is shipped to various locations globally to reach customers all over the world.
Notable Sustainability Efforts by Shure
According to Shure, its efforts to convert to more sustainable packaging include:
- Replacing thermoform trays with more sustainable, recyclable alternatives such as molded pulp.
- Reducing overall plastic materials in packaging.
- Reducing the amount of literature that accompanies the products.
- Right-sizing packaging for greater efficiency and reduced carbon footprint from shipping and storage.
- Membership in the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.
Additional Initiatives
Shure’s other sustainability initiatives include:
- Robust recycling programs for cardboard boxes and wooden pallets at facilities, keeping literally “tons” of cardboard waste and nearly 5,000 wooden pallets out of landfills.
- Working with suppliers who take action on sustainability, including suppliers who use solar power and recycled water in their operations.
- Pioneering rechargeable batteries in AV. Nearly a decade ago, Shure began offering intelligent lithium-ion batteries for wireless microphones, revolutionizing sound production into a more eco-friendly process. This rechargeable technology is quickly being adopted by concert halls, arenas, theaters, meeting rooms, schools, houses of worship, and many other venues.
- By 2027, Shure’s rechargeable batteries are projected to prevent more than 100 million AA batteries from ending up in landfills.
- Shure has also engineered its products to minimize overall power consumption, incorporating energy-saving “down” modes and allowing remote power monitoring through software.
The company then states that it published its first Corporate Sustainability Story, which outlines environmentally responsible initiatives in the areas of People and Facilities, Products, Packaging and Logistics, and Community.
