Sustainability
Taking Steps for a Greener Tomorrow
American Academy of Pediatrics is taking steps in a greener direction to benefit tomorrow’s children.
Join us as we work to reduce our carbon footprint and tread lightly on the earth we all share.

Social Sustainability Efforts
Philanthropy
Visit the Friends of Children Fund Booth in the AAP Resource Center
Exhibit Hall – Booth #831
Giving to the AAP Friends of Children fund is your opportunity to Give for Children.
The AAP Is dedicated to the health of all children and the pediatric professionals who care for them, but amazing AAP projects and programs cannot exist without your contributions.
Donations to the AAP support vital Academy efforts meeting the needs of children through programs that address mental health, vaccine confidence, equitable treatment for all, and much more. Your donation means making an important difference in the lives of children.
How can you help?
- Turn off lights and television when leaving your hotel room
- Reuse linens and towels
- Use public transportation instead of rideshares and taxis
- Walk whenever possible between meeting venues
- Use refillable water bottles instead of purchasing bottles of water
- Recycle in the appropriate bins provided
- Limit food waste
- Eat at local, sustainable restaurants when possible
- Ask for a recycling bag to use in your hotel room
