SAVe (Sustainability in AV) announced Michael Blackman, Oladele “Dele” Ogunseitan and Diran Apelian as keynote speakers for the SAVe 2026 Global Conference, scheduled for Oct. 13-14 in Los Angeles. The speakers will examine sustainability issues affecting the global AV industry, including technology innovation, electronic waste, responsible manufacturing and the availability and recovery of critical materials. […]

Shure officially announced it has earned certification for Sustainability in AV (SAVe). Shure said that this reinforces its commitment to sustainability. Twenty-one Shure Associates, representing a broad cross-section of company operations, participated in the SAVe Certification process, which involves an educational program, workshop, and planning session. The company said the certification program is designed to […]

Almo Pro AV will present at InfoComm 2026, introducing new executive leadership, hosting networking events, delivering technical educational sessions and highlighting its support for industry-focused philanthropic initiatives. The company introduced James Salter as the new Vice President of Vendor Marketing, bringing over two decades of experience across the Pro AV and technology industries, including leadership […]

As global e-waste continues to grow by millions of tons each year, the AV industry is under mounting pressure to reduce its environmental impact through improved product design, lifecycle management and industry-wide sustainability initiatives. According to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, global e-waste generation is increasing by 2.6 million tons annually. Sustainability […]

I sat down with Christina De Bono of SAVe to talk about the growing impact of e-waste and what the AV industry can actually do about it. We covered SAVe’s “Save a Second Life” initiative, which helps extend the life of AV equipment through reuse and redistribution, reducing landfill waste while supporting communities that can […]

If you missed Day Two of LAVNCH WEEK 13, and that feeling of regret is starting to set in, fear no more! I’m here to give you a recap of UCC Day. But if that’s not enough and you want the full recap, watch the session on demand HERE. With panels covering everything from how […]

SAVe Sustainability in AV officially announced that Michael Blackman, managing director of Integrated System Events, will present a keynote address at the SAVe 2026 Global Conference October 13-14 on UCLA’s campus in California. “Michael Blackman will speak on the topic of how a commitment to sustainability drives innovation in AV,” said Christina De Bono, Founder […]

The AV industry’s flagship virtual event is quickly approaching. LAVNCH WEEK 13 takes place from April 7-9. Join us virtually and receive critical insights from industry leaders on the big changes shaping AV’s future: stricter security requirements, smarter collaboration systems and ongoing advances in professional AV technology. Across all three days, you’ll gain focused insights, […]

SAVe Sustainability in AV officially announced its return as ISE’s sustainability partner at ISE 2026. SAVe will exhibit at Congress Hall CS 240 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via for its fourth consecutive year at ISE. “We return to Barcelona with an urgent mission and a passion to achieve it,” said SAVe president and co-founder, […]

SAVe 2025: Juan Carlos Gutiérrez on What It Means to Serve as a SAVe Ambassador in Colombia

SAVe 2025: UCLA’s Joe Way Shares How He Brings Sustainability to Every AV Conversation on Campus

 SAVe 2025: Chris Schyvinck of Shure Shares How and Why the Company Embeds Sustainability in Business

Chris Schyvinck, president and CEO of Shure, will be a keynote speaker at the 2025 Sustainability in AV (SAVe) Global Conference, scheduled for Sept. 24-25 at UCLA’s Luskin Conference Center. Founded in 2022, SAVe is a U.S.-based organization with a global mission to bring the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals to the pro AV […]

SAVe, a U.S.-based nonprofit focused on advancing the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals  within the AV industry, will participate in InfoComm 2025. “For the second year in a row, AVIXA has generously sponsored SAVe at InfoComm, providing SAVe a powerful platform to communicate our call to action,” said Christina De Bono, founder and president […]

Hey everyone! Now that we’re in the thick of summer, we’re taking a look back at our April 2025 Temperature Check, where we focused on a topic that’s only growing in relevance: sustainability. We asked AV pros how sustainability factors into purchasing decisions, project design and long-term priorities — and what’s holding the industry back […]

Hi, friends! We kicked off LAVNCH WEEK 11 with a stacked lineup of sessions, panels and product spotlights — and Day One did not disappoint. From state-of-the-market insights to tech that’s transforming classrooms, it was the perfect mix of forward-looking strategy and hands-on ProAV innovation. We had a packed schedule, and trust me, you don’t […]

Sustainability in AV (SAVe), the first U.S.-based organization to bring stakeholders in the audiovisual (AV) field together to take concerted action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is participating in the global pro AV and systems integration show, InfoComm 2024, which takes place June 12-14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. “Our partnership […]

Welcome to our monthly breakdown of the results of the rAVe Temperature Check! Since Earth Day was on April 22, we chose to center our survey questions around sustainability in the AV industry. This theme holds particular relevance for our industry, given its significant contribution to the planet’s e-waste. And while e-waste is not entirely […]

To those of you reading this, Happy Earth Day (April 22). Every year, Earth Day reminds us to take care of the planet. After all, how long have the terms “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” been drilled into our brains? If you’re like me, you make sustainable choices as long as they don’t inconvenience you at all. […]

Crestron announced ongoing sustainability initiatives and a partnership with Sustainability in AV (SAVe) where the company will join as a Sustaining Sponsor. As an organization, Crestron remains dedicated to identifying opportunities to reduce its carbon footprint through sustainable workplace practices and improvements to minimize environmental impact. This commitment does not stop with Crestron solely as […]

Whether you know it or not, low voltage is an important key to energy conservation now and in the future. We are seeing demand for electricity increase year over year due to the increase in high consumption electrical devices (such as electrified vehicles, heat pumps, air conditioners, on-demand water heaters and so on). Married with […]

SAVe announces a partnership with Edge at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 in Barcelona to drive AV industry support for the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Edge will sponsor an opening networking reception for all who want to be part of the “solution to achieve meaningful change in the ProAV industry’s approach to sustainability issues.” […]

Another Steph Takeover Rants & rAVes episode? It must be your lucky day! This time, I interview Christina De Bono, founder and president of Sustainability in AV (SAVe), about everything the organization is doing to help meet the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our industry can be quite wasteful, and from programs that help give […]

Sustainability in AV (SAVe), the first U.S.-based organization to bring stakeholders together in the audiovisual (AV) field to take concerted action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), returns to Barcelona for ISE 2024 as the official sustainability partner of Integrated Systems Europe. With attendance from 170 countries, ISE is the world’s leading AV […]

The Farm announced it has been SAVe Certified, a certification process developed to educate and engage AV industry professionals on the significance of sustainability and to guide in implementing sustainable practices in their businesses. “The Farm team gathered at The Farmhouse Showroom in Newark, California, to get educated on Sustainability in AV,” said marketing director […]

Sustainability in AV (SAVe), the first U.S.-based organization to bring stakeholders in the AV field to take concerted action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), announces Visionary, a global leader in network AV solutions, as a Preservation Partner. “For nearly three decades, Visionary has been passionate about sustainability in the AV industry,” said […]

Sustainability in AV (SAVe) just announced the appointment of Raymond Kent, ASTC, LEED AP BD+C, Principal of DLR Group, founder of the Innovative Technology Design Group, and former CEO of Sustainable Technologies Group, to join SAVe’s Board of Directors. Kent joins SAVe with over 38 years in the AV industry – 20 years focused specifically […]

Sustainability has been on the mind this past month as Earth Day provided a time to reflect on our human impact on the environment and ways we can curb some of those effects. We wanted to hear about how your companies are addressing sustainability and what efforts you think are making a difference in the […]

Commercial Integrator and rAVe [PUBS] collaborated with AV industry leaders to raise $15,000 to support sustainability initiatives and trumpet our collective responsibility to be Earth-friendly. By Dan Ferrisi Commercial Integrator Sustainability in AV issues took center stage when Commercial Integrator and rAVe [PUBS] collaborated on a LAVNCH & LEARN. The webinar, titled “Sustainability & AV,” […]

In honor of Earth Day 2023, rAVe [PUBS] has partnered with Commercial Integrator to explore sustainability in ProAV. We sat down with Richard Jonker of NETGEAR to discuss the company’s sustainability efforts in 2023. rAVe: Tell us why your company is passionate about sustainability. RICHARD JONKER: NETGEAR is committed to providing our customers with high-quality products […]

Sustainability is critical to the future of the world — and the world of ProAV. On Thursday, April 20, Commercial Integrator and rAVe [PUBS] have partnered on a LAVNCH & LEARN titled “Sustainability & AV” where industry leaders will gather to chat about their company’s sustainability initiatives and to share actionable tips on becoming carbon neutral. […]

Sustainability in AV (SAVe), the first U.S.-based organization to bring stakeholders in the audiovisual (AV) field to take concerted action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is partnering with Edge, the largest consortium of AV integrators globally. “We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Edge at ISE 2023,” explains Christina De Bono, Founder […]