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Event Industry News - The Sustainable Event Buyer's Guide 2021
Event Industry News - The Sustainable Event Buyer's Guide 2021
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Pioneers for People and Planet
Events@No6 is the home of, and has We also focus on reducing negative effects on the planet,
ethical provenance and a positive impact on people, both
been purpose built by The Royal internally and externally to the immediate business.
college of Pathologists. n Constantly innovate and seek out products, suppliers
The building itself has been designed by Bennetts Associates, and partners who contribute a positive social and
environmental impact.
the first and only architectural practice in the world to have
approved science-based targets and be carbon neutral via the n Monitor the implementation of the policy by carrying out
United Nations Climate Neutral Now framework. The atrium periodic audits of compliance with sites and suppliers.
and floor to ceiling heights allow good levels of useful daylight
to be achieved which reduces the need for lighting power, n Work with government agencies and charitable bodies
and where lighting is required LEDs have been specified. to set targets to continually reduce our impacts beyond
legislation requirements.
In terms of wellbeing the displacement ventilation uses
air-change levels well over those used in traditional servicing n Particular focus of the business will be to reduce the use of
strategies and provide improved air quality. Good access to all raw materials, energy and supplies.
daylight is also proven to improve productivity and happiness.
n We work in partnership with our clients’ CSR and
The building also has a biodiverse green roof that will provide sustainability teams so that our actions compliment their
habitats for local bird and insect species, as well as reducing own sustainability objectives.
water run-off and reducing the urban heat island effect.
n We back British farmers by choosing local produce. This
Our core values are to reduce, reuse and to recycle, and
reduces food miles associated with purchased ingredients
we work to the following standards: and ensures only the freshest seasonal produce is used in
our kitchens.
Measure our impact n All our bottled water partners source from the UK and
n Uphold zero-to-landfill business status. donate profits to charity. Sales of Thirsty Planet branded
water from one site alone has enabled a water pump in
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and ensure that regulatory requirements are met. with access to clean water.
n Ensure all disposables provided are the best
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management systems. bottom line; ethics and sustainability are woven into the fabric
of our organisation. We will continue to strive to be leaders in
n Endorse the use of filtered water systems that this field.
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mineral water bottles.
n Utilise eco-friendly chemicals.
n Purchase paper products made from recycled
materials and from sustainably managed forests.
n Facilitate the use of public transport with all staff.
n Train staff to reduce their energy and water usage
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5 Reasons to embrace
sustainable, reusable
exhibition stands
Sustainability is increasingly a high priority for most modern-day businesses, and
often crucial to their future success. Below are just a few reasons why we at Skyline
Whitespace feel reusable modular stands are a strong step in the right direction,
with both sustainable and financial benefits.
1: The most eco-friendly and affordable option across the UK doing exactly this, with every element of their stand
being adaptable, reusable and recyclable, in line with their green
With the ability to architecturally adapt, interchange graphics and credentials.
reuse the same framework repeatedly, modular reusable stands
come out on top for being both eco and budget friendly, yet high 4: Seamlessly interchange graphics according to
in quality too. campaign
2: Easy to store when not in use We can swiftly print new graphics for you as and when you’re
promoting a different campaign, or just fancy a switch up on your
We offer handy storage facilities at our warehouse in South
current stand.
London, where your stand and accessories can live when not in
use. We take care of all the admin and provide an online portal 5: Countless opportunities for creativity
where you and your team can book out items and stands as and
With so many different configurations and ways to adapt and use
when you need.
modular stand systems, you can really let those creative juices
3: Fully adaptable for different sized shows flow. Plus, with our design team’s extensive knowledge of the
systems, they know exactly how to make a modular stand appear
If you’re exhibiting at multiple events with varying stand sizes
bespoke and truly one of a kind.
and orientations, modular reusable stands enable you to easily
adjust accordingly. We recently helped Skanska travel to shows
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Reveal a
new way
to gift
We believe that giving gifts and making a positive impact can be one and the
same. That reaching out, saying thank you, and providing an experience can be
simple. That receiving corporate gifts doesn’t have to feel corporate at all.
Spark and maintain meaningful connections with event attendees through an
innovative, fun, and easy to use virtual gifting platform. Seamless execution and
the ability to personalise gifts at different tiers results in a sustainable and unique
recipient experience that strengthens brands and drives business objectives. None
of the gifts delivered through Unwrapit end up in landÞll. And that matters.
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EventsCase
EventsCase achieved the EventSost accreditation as a sustainable resource by
demonstrating its ability to improve sustainable event management results. The
platform will enjoy this certification until 2023.
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or EventsCase, it is important and being updated about the leading Therefore, the aforementioned environ-
to offer a solution that not only sustainable solutions for existing events. mental certifications attest that Events-
adds value in terms of function- Case respects the strictest regulations
ality and technological capa- The audit has shown that EventsCase and guidelines related to environmen-
bilities but also adds value to society by works to organise more sustainable tal issues. This ensures that the users
taking sustainability into account,” says events and actively collaborates in: of the EventsCase platform have this
CEO and co-founder Jose Bort. value added directly to their own events
• Reducing the consumption of portfolio.
This certification consolidates the all-in- materials in events
one event platform on its way to perform- This is a differential for companies that
• Eliminating waste derived from
ing more environmentally friendly events want to ensure their place among the ones
disassembling the stand for events
and makes it the first event-tech company demonstrating their commitment to prac-
to achieve it. • Saving on energy costs tice sustainability.
• Reducing CO2 emissions
Also, this leading sustainability recog- Telefónica, CNBC, BBVA, Santander UK,
nition for the global events industry CaixaBank, Johnson & Johnson, London
Along with this certification, Events-
enables certified companies to imple- Business School, United Nations, Ducati,
Case also achieved the ISO-9001 quality
ment a sustainability management Audi, and Cartier are some organisations
certifications. They consolidate the event
system in events, complying with the that have relied on EventsCase technol-
management software as a safe, robust-
most essential best practices accepted ogy to manage their events.
and reliable platform.
by the international events community
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Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX
A
t IMEX we’re on a mission to ensure event planners Reduce
all over the planet ask for green or greener products We’ve significantly reduced our material footprint at our shows
and to ensure suppliers list them too. We collaborate – no longer producing delegate bags or printed show catalogues
closely with our sustainability consultants, Meet- - and with our Sustainable Exhibiting Guide and Sustainable
Green, our venues in Frankfurt and Las Vegas to ensure we align Exhibiting Pledges we encourage exhibitors to do the same.
with industry standards including EIC and the UN Sustainable
Development Goals. We want responsible consumption and Food and beverage remains one of the front lines of our
production to sit front and centre of each show. This year, as we sustainability initiatives. The provision of over 20 water refill
move IMEX America to our new venue, we’re teaming up with stations and encouraging attendees to bring a reusable bottle
Mandalay Bay to continue maximising our efforts. saved 12,000 single use plastic water bottles. We also expanded
our ‘waterwise’ menus, offering a vegetarian hot dog and meat-
As we plan ahead for IMEX America in November, we thought free burger, for example, which use far less water to produce
we’d look back at the sustainability results of our last live show, than a meat patty - vital as clean water is fast becoming a scarce
IMEX America 2019, and – in the spirit of sharing what we learn resource around the globe. Finally we provide 100% compostable
- unearth actions and ideas that event professionals can put into service-ware and food packaging and saved a whopping 1.7km
practice at their own events. single use PET plastic straws by making them request-only.
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Reuse Regenerate
We collect materials, that would otherwise be thrown away, Having been obsessed with reducing, reusing and recycling
for distribution to local community organisations, including for many years, we now know that we must add ‘regenerate’
sending 368kg of food to Veterans Village. Leftover hotel to our goals. Our ultimate aim is to create a truly circular
amenities were turned into 600 Clean the World hygiene kits trade show. It’s no longer enough to simply prevent resources
for donation to The Shade Tree shelter and elsewhere. We also from being used up and thrown away, we all have to find
donated 13,415 kg of show materials – Falconboard (re-board) ways to refresh them and to invest new life where we can. We
signs were given to local schools to construct their homecoming believe the circular economy can help rebuild a resilient and
floats; 2,591 badge lanyards were collected and donated to regenerative global events industry and explore this further
Teacher Exchange; real grass turf onsite was given to GES show in our report. Regenerative Revolution - A new paradigm
contractors to use at home. for event management, powered by Marriott International.
Carina Bauer is CEO of the IMEX Group IMEX America takes place
Almost all - 98% - of carpet was saved for reuse or recycled. We 9 – 11 November at its new home Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
also made some simple switches - our biodegradable lanyards
are made from bamboo and we’ve swapped vinyl banners – www.imexexhibitions.com
made from plastic – with re-board. #IMEX21
These small steps all add up, contributing to the show’s record Download the Regenerative Revolution here
94% diversion rate from landfill through recycling as well as
compost and donations.
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ecolibrium launches Travel
Carbon Calculator app for
live music industry
As festivals and tours prepare for a Early advocates of the app include Music Declares Emergency
Co-Founders Maddy Read-Clarke and Sam Lee, who comments;
post-pandemic restart, ecolibrium has “Artists should know their footprint as much as they know their
launched an app to help artists and events shoe-size! If you have any inclination as a touring musician to
tackle travel impacts, March 23rd 2021. acknowledge the carbon impact of your work then the ecolibrium
L
app is your ’tape measure' of choice, simple fast and supportive
eaders across the industry, including Music Declares in how to do your offsetting.”
Emergency founders and Bluedot festival organisers,
Ben Robinson, Director of Bluedot and Kendal Calling, has com-
are amongst the first to champion the new App. The
mitted to using the app to track and offset his travel for the next
new, free to download app, has been designed to al-
year; he said: "Finally, there is a tool to hand that can quickly
low everyone working in live events to conveniently measure
help me understand the impact of each journey I make. Seeing
their carbon emissions from transport. Users can also model
in real time what emissions my trips create means I can find
lower carbon journeys and take action by investing in climate
better options to reduce them. Plus, where it can't be avoided, I
solutions.
can give something back."
The app has been developed by Digitwell Solutions and brought
The app is also championed by Tom Smallwood, Booking Agent
to you by ecolibrium, the UK charity tackling travel emissions in
for Joss Stone’s ‘Total World Tour,’ during which Joss played in
the live events industry, Download the app in the App Store or
every country of the world and balanced the travel emissions
from GooglePlay or search for ecolibrium in either.
through ecolibrium’s climate solutions programmes, Smallwood
As the industry gathers momentum to #BuildBackGreener the comments; “We cut emissions as much as possible on the tour by
message from many voices in the sector is that the time has come reducing weight, people and trying to find direct routing – and
to take action on the climate crisis and tackle travel emissions: using low carbon transport where possible. The app will be an in-
valuable tool for planning to cut travel impacts for future tours.”
The industry Show Must Go On Report (2020) published by the
Vision: 2025 campaign, identified travel as the most significant Download the app in the App Store or from GooglePlay or
carbon impact challenge facing the sector. A travel emissions search for ecolibrium in either.
panel at the Green Events and Innovations Conference, March
2nd, dubbed the issue ‘The Elephant on the Road. Massive At-
tack’s Robert Del Naja pointed out in a recent interview with The
Guardian, March 16th 2021,“Bands don’t need to cancel tours,
and festivals don’t need to cancel festivals…there are lots of
different solutions.”
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Local Design. Global Mission.
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y S E R V I C E S
• Full sustainability program design • Alternative energy coordination
• Complete landfill diversion services • Responsible water consumption and
• Eco-friendly procurement balancing
• Food and material donation • Onsite data collection and surveying
• Navigating local regulations • Non-profit partner coordination
• Volunteer management • Post-event reports
• Carbon footprint analysis and offsetting • Sustainability certification assistance
O U R S T R AT E G Y
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BMA House – Modern
events with heritage
Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, this sustainable venue boasts
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rooms, all fitted with cutting edge AV technology.
S
ustainability is a way of life for them, and as part of an Their passion for food is evident across all menus; they support
ongoing drive to maximise sustainability, BMA House healthy events with your delegates’ wellbeing at the forefront
has reduced its delegate carbon footprint by 69% over of all menu planning. Their talented chefs have created
the last five years, whilst reducing water usage by 5.4 mindfully nutritious menu concepts which focus on sustaining
million litres per year. concentration and nourishing delegates with wholesome food.
Their knowledgeable planners encourage delegates to take a step BMA House places sustainability at the heart of everything they
out of their meeting into their Mindful Garden and magnificent do, which has won them a Gold award in Green Tourism in 2017.
Courtyard, a rare asset within a city. A fantastic option for guests Other sustainability awards include ‘Greenest Venue’ by Hire
to unwind outside in the fresh air during breaks and can be hired Space in 2018 and 2019, ‘Most Sustainable Venue’ by the London
in the evening and weekends. Summer Event Show in 2019, and a Silver award for ‘Best CSR
or Sustainability Initiative’ at the 2019 London Venues Awards.
To ensure their event spaces provide sustainable, top of the range
technology, BMA House has invested into new hybrid and digital
event packages. Furthermore, their flagship space, the Great Hall,
is being kitted out with its very own impressive Hybrid Virtual
Studio, meaning they’ll be able to provide fully supported,
hybrid facilities on-site. In essence, they are delivering the
perfect balance between sustainability and technology.
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Modern events
with heritage
Placing sustainability at the heart
of everything we do
For almost 100 years BMA House has sat in the heart of London. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and opened by
King George V, our remarkable, Grade II listed building makes today’s special occasions all the more spectacular.
Whether it’s a conference, social event or wedding we have a true history of hospitality. Sustainability is a way
of life for us and our Gold Green Tourism accreditation proves we are experts in this field.
Accredited for being a COVID-Secure venue by The MIA and VisitBritain, we’ve put extra measures in place to
ensure we provide a safe environment in which to host your event. Our ongoing investment into new hybrid and
digital event packages ensures our place as a leading London hybrid venue.
We are incredibly passionate about food, placing delegates’ wellbeing at the forefront of all menus. Bringing
seasonal food to your event; we support British farmers meaning a delegates’ carbon footprint is lower. With
years of experience in corporate hospitality, our team is here for you to ensure that your event surpasses all
of your expectations.
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released by Birmingham University
RCP’s sustainable summer
RCP London Events has lowered its carbon footprint substantially in the last three
years. The event venue is the first and only Royal College to achieve The Carbon Trust
standard which is the world’s leading independent certification of an organisation’s
achievements in reducing environmental impact. It also holds ISO 14001 standard
certification for environmental best practice.
R
CP London Events is constantly striving to minimise menus to combat environmental damage, sourcing fairly traded
its impact on the environment and coming up with produce to ensure farmers in the developing world have access
innovative ways of doing so. It recently formed an to a trade system based on justice and fairness and introduc-
exciting partnership with bio-bean, the world’s larg- ing plant-based menus. These initiatives will further add to its
est recycler of spent coffee grounds, to transform its 3,500 kg of sustainable efforts for years to come.
waste coffee grounds a year into sustainable bio-products. Its
coffee grounds, which formerly went into the RCP’s food waste Another great project the venue supports is Physicians in Africa.
and were processed by anaerobic digestion (AD) into compost, The RCP partners with the East, Central and Southern African
will now be diverted and recycled into eco-friendly fire logs to College of Physicians in Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda,
use in its pizza ovens for the summer season, saving 70 % of the Zambia and Zimbabwe. In these countries, the shortage of well-
CO2e emissions versus the grounds being sent to AD. Recycling trained doctors is causing daily suffering and needless loss of life.
waste coffee grounds into coffee logs not only saves on emis- The RCP provides: advice on governance; training expertise; and
sions but also harnesses the untapped energy contained in the initial funding so that the new College can double the output of
grounds to give them a second life as a useful product. physicians being trained in this region by 2030. The venue has
created a Physicians in Africa plant based menu for delegates
Some of the venue’s other sustainable initiatives include operat- where 50p per menu order goes into supporting the project.
ing a sustainable procurement system ensuring suppliers take a
responsible approach to their impact on the environment, serv- With Summer just around the corner, RCP London Events is look-
ing local and seasonal produce to support British businesses, ing forward to once again hosting events. If you are looking for a
reducing haulage costs and the environmental impact of trans- sustainable venue with indoor and outdoor event space for up to
port, increasing the proportion of vegetable-led dishes on its 300 guests, contact us today for more information.
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Saving your leftover event
items from landfill and
creating a positive impact
in the process.
One of the biggest challenges facing
sustainability in events is the amount
of waste we create. From graphics to
giveaways, planks of woods to plants, we
need real materials to create authentic
experiences but this is often to the
detriment of our planet. What if there
was a way to stop leftovers from going
to landfill and create a positive impact
in the process?
E
vents in the current climate rely on the safety of
recycling as the answer to this problem but this
energy intensive process simply displaces the
issue. In the first instance, we should be looking
to reduce what we produce. But when waste is a necessary
event component we all need to take responsibility and iden-
tify where each item goes once the attendees have gone home.
Frequently, the majority of our event waste ends up in skips
onsite and the rest is transported to storage units where
they are forgotten about until they end up in skips offsite.
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Neither option has a sustainable outcome and Event
Cycle want to change that. Their solution? A unique
and crucial connection with the not-for-profit sector. Repurposing in a virtual world
With the events world on hold and virtual taking the
Demand for donations has now skyrocketed during the helm from live experience, you wouldn’t think there
pandemic and not just for monetary gifts. Organisations would be much impact an event waste organisation
such as homeless shelters and women’s refuges, who primarily could have, but Event Cycle found a way.
survive on private financial donations and government help,
spend funds on things we often have leftover from events. Pull-up banners may not seem like much to the aver-
age event professional but they aren’t cheap if you’re
Since starting the initiative the request for donations has been a charity in need of signage during a crisis. Destined
as diverse as the not-for-profit network Event Cycle has built. to be locked away in storage or disposed of because
From timber, wood sheets, filler and silicone to sets, props, they were no longer needed, one client had 10 pull-up
lighting, furniture, sports equipment and “anything sheep banners which were gathering dust after a virtual event,
related”. Yes really! so Event Cycle got to work with their network.
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Marble LDN
As the event industry makes a comeback, we’re ensuring that sustainability is still
integral to everything we do. This year, we’ve decided to take things one step further
and turn our passion into effective global action. We’ve teamed up with industry
experts to work towards our ISO 20121 and ISO 14001 certification. Below, our Senior
Production Manager, Becky Bunting and Production Manager, Zoe Davies share an
overview of our approach to sustainability.
Measurable targets and a shoe recycling campaign at Nike X ASOS, whereby shoe
deposit bins were made from boards made from compressed
We suggest making sustainability targets both on and off-site,
waste plastic.
including in the office. This can be done through being
considerate in the way you commute, the amount of waste you
produce and the things you buy. Additional ways in which you Certification
can become a sustainable business can be advised though While certification is not a legal requirement for us, we want to go
organisations such as EARTHY, which calculates the impact above and beyond to ensure best practice and for ourselves and
that your business is having on the environment. You can then our projects. ISO 20121 offers guidance to help manage our events
offset your emissions by investing sustainable projects that are and control its social, economic and environmental impact. We
happening around the world. would recommend this holistic approach to any event producer
or supplier; iit addresses all stages of the events supply chain,
The 3 R’s including monitoring and measuring guidelines.
We approach each project with the 3 R’s front of mind. We REDUCE
We’ve developed practical and useful tools to track our
the amount of waste that we produce by buying materials in bulk,
performance at the office, in our warehouse and for our live
carefully calculate quantities on items we use less frequently and
events. Plus, we’re also working towards our ISO 14001 relating
avoid single use materials. We REUSE as much as possible, by
to our wider environmental responsibilities, outside the event
using pre-existing assets we own from previous events and hire
world. It’s a great differentiator for our clients and encourages
when we can. Finally, we RECYCLE - both in and out of the office.
agencies and suppliers to strive with us.
We have a long standing relationship with Orca Sound Project
who transform plastic waste into sustainable building materials.
We collaborated for the sustainable runway for ‘Absolut Trash’
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MARBLE LDN
CONTENT. COMMS. EXPERIENCE.
We’re an award winning live experience communications agency. We create experiences without borders, that deliver true
value and create positive change. Marble LDN builds events through design, collaboration and sustainability.
We work directly with brands and agencies to deliver exceptional experiences that spark curiosity, generate conversation
and forge emotional connections. We’ve delivered end-to-end digital, physical and hybrid events for the likes of: BBC,
Red Bull, Google, HSBC, Nike, SOS, Michael Kors, Soho House, Founders Forum, Henkel dx Ventures, CogX, Live Well,
Boden and Boomtown.
A
ccording to sustainability consultancy TerraPass, Using six domes and a marquee to connect them all, Evolution
the average conference attendee emits as much Dome built a space that not only looked impressive, but meant
as 2,000 pounds of C02 per meeting. And whilst the events team could work with as many local companies
some of the environmental impact comes from show as possible to reduce environmental impact and boost local
guides, sales and marketing materials and food wastage, the vast businesses - both of which are important to the company.
majority of carbon emissions come from air travel.
Felicity Patterson, event and exhibitions project executive at the
To counteract this, carbon offsetting for event organisers is healthcare insurance provider, explained: “I think it’s fair to say
becoming much more common with events such as Mobile World people had no idea what to expect when they were told the event
Congress and Event Tech Live offering attendees the opportunity was in the car park, but they were absolutely blown away by how
to offset their emissions with a donation into projects that create unusual and unique the set up felt. Months on and it’s still a real
clean renewable energy. talking point in the office, it even made the local paper with a
fantastic aerial image from the day! It’s absolutely something
Alternatively, what if you could reduce your event or attendees’ we will look to repeat in the future.”
carbon emissions down to practically zero by removing the need
to travel at all? Ash Austin, Director at Evolution Dome thinks this is a trend the
events industry is likely to see continue “Now more than ever the
An interesting idea you say, but what if I have 1,000 plus delegates industry and clients needs to think about sustainability. There
and we already struggle to get a conference room space for 30 are so many additional benefits of bringing the event to the office
people in our office? and if staff don’t have to travel any further to get to the venue or
stay overnight at a hotel, their carbon footprint is dramatically
It’s a challenge Simply Health Professionals’ senior team set its
reduced. We love working with our clients and partners to help
events team for its annual business strategy conference in 2019.
them conquer these challenges to create greener events for the
The solution? Creating their very own onsite events venue in their
good of their company and for the environment.”
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Saving the environment,
one virtual event at a time
Lysa Campbell, CEO at Retail Marketing Group
In November 2020, the Prime Minister announced his 10-point plan for a ‘Green
Industrial Revolution’, which spanned across numerous industries. The announcement
provides an ongoing opportunity for the UK to develop new innovations across the
board, to help reach the ultimate goal of zero emissions. This is an area that the events
industry has been focusing on for the last few years.
E
ven with this increase in carbon budgets, domes-
tic emissions need to be reduced to at least 3% per
year to reach the UK's 2050 target of reducing emis-
sions by 80% from 1990. There may not be time to
develop completely new technologies in this time frame. There-
fore, companies need to look at advancing and improving current
technologies such as virtual and hybrid working, events and
conferencing.
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Going virtual and hybrid to be Delivering an energetic and vibrant experience for both the
sustainable physical and virtual attendee should be the goal for any brand
or event organiser wanting to connect with its audience and
Virtual environments are the most sustainable way that deliver on their ROI. As brands look to regenerate events post-
companies can host events. Physical events demand a huge COVID, we will begin to see the true potential of hybrid virtual
amount of travel; a three-day virtual conference with an events as they gain in popularity.
attendance of 3,000 people can result in 3.75 million kg of carbon
dioxide being emitted into the atmosphere, equivalent to 75,000
car journeys between London and Paris.
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It’s time to meet
people on air
1. The evolution of human interaction 3. Why should you consider Airmeet?
2020 has been a year for re-evaluating how we communicate Most of the virtual platforms do provide the similar benefits
both professionally and personally. Technology has afforded when it comes to the sustainability aspect but fail to give a
us the ability to ‘feel’ connected in a period of isolation. The meaningful and engaging experience to the attendees. That’s
global nature of the pandemic has challenged us all to examine where Airmeet really stands out.
our values and our responsibility towards one another and has
reinforced our need for community and a sense of belonging at Airmeet enables people to experience an event like it is supposed
a time when coming together is off the agenda. to be experienced. With its features like Reception, Social lounge,
Sessions & Arena the event organizers can give an immersive
Virtual & hybrid events have enabled people to break the and engaging experience to their attendees.
geographical barrier and meet like minded people across the
globe. This is a huge step-change compared to most physical Airmeet’s social lounge with it’s virtual tables and speed
events which tend to be hyper-local. networking provides a perfect recipe for some real connections
and exchange of ideas.
2. Virtual events with real impact
Not just these, Airmeet also provides hosts ample opportunity
As most of us know, physical events require renting an event to brand & monetize their events their way.
venue, paying for drinks and food and, in some cases, speakers
So, what are you waiting for? We have a special discount just for
flying down from different parts of the world. But with virtual
the readers of this Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide. Drop in an
events, all these costs are minimal and the reduced need for
email to us at Marketing@airmeet.com and mention SEBG
travel makes them super sustainable and eco-friendly.
in the subject line.
According to research, virtual events could potentially save
1,136,493 Kgs of CO2 emissions. All this while providing global
audience reach and access to high quality speakers.
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Eco-friendly event space
in central London
At University of London Venues, we We actively avoid using paper for any of our events but when
delegate packs are needed, these are made from 100% recyclable
have a long-established commitment material. Our in-house catering service also uses reusable cutlery
to hosting unforgettable events that are whilst we opt for water stations rather than plastic water cups.
also environmentally responsible. Steps like this make a big difference at high head-count events
O
which are notorious for waste.
ur conference venues, banqueting halls, meeting
Aside from capping waste at our events, we’ve focused on reduc-
rooms and outdoor areas are situated at some of the
ing the carbon footprints of all supporting services. For instance,
most sought after and iconic locations in central
our in-house catering team only procures local produce for their
London. From occupying this position, we‘ve always
menus so as to reduce the environmental impact of importing
felt a profound responsibility to make sure that we’re deliver-
food from long distances. In fact, our chefs regularly use honey
ing events that have as minimal impact on the environment as
produced just streets away by the University’s own rooftop hives!
possible.
Interested in hosting a sustainable event with us? Contact
Rather than adopting token measures on top of “business as
our events team at conference@london.ac.uk or call
usual”, we took the initiative to redesign our entire events system
+44 (0)20 7862 8127.
and build it up with sustainability at the core. By embodying this
approach, we’ve gained positive recognition and were awarded
the Greengage Solutions Eco Smart Gold Award for sustainability
2020 - being the first academic venue to do so!
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How to conceive more
sustainable event branding
and festival stage decoration?
Since 1994 agency and festival clients have had a growing interest in durable
inflatable branding solutions. X-Treme emphasises the different aspects of a
sustainable solution for visibility, logistics, brand activation.
Air is for free Typically, festival customers re-use their inflatable mainstage
decorations for 5 years, minimum, but in different locations and
The designs X-Treme produces, to any shape or size, are made
settings with some adding new elements every year to expand
from a variety of textiles and filled with air via a blower or pump.
their stages step by step.
Choice of fabric
X-Treme consults on the most suitable material for the specific
Double use
Inflatable decoration or branding becomes really interesting
application which the customer has in mind. Over the last 10
when, apart from the visual impact, there is a need to cover or
years there has been a tendency to use sustainable uncoated
shelter a large group of visitors, for example. booths, roofs, tents,
textiles without PVC coatings. Of course, we do need coatings
bubbles, cubes, houses, churches, cathedrals… multiple uses are
when welding or to guarantee duration in wet and muddy
the key to sustainability.
conditions. PVC makes the product easier to clean too, again
increasing its lifespan.
Efficient logistics
Durable Design Each installation of an inflatable should be as efficient as
possible. Deflated they are easy to store and to transport, taking
Functional design is a must for any inflatable tools. For outdoor
very little space.nAccess to an electrical point means a small
use X-Treme anticipates and builds in the requisite tolerance to
team can install large inflatable shapes quickly. Guidelines and
extreme weather, heavy winds etc with respect to the concept.
manuals are provided.
The better the design the longer the inflatable will be used.
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M
ark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of
England, recently declared “climate change will
be worse than COVID” unless steps are rapidly
taken to mitigate its effects around the world and
there is no doubt there are challenges for the events industry in
this area.
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Reshape the way audio is delivered
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There is a part for everyone to play in mitigating the effects of climate change and a
significant amount of scope for the events industry to demonstrate its commitment
to sustainability.
T
echnology offers a multitude of opportunities for Using the app reduces environmental
organisers to burnish their eco-credentials and the demands
development of an app by Silent Seminars, offers
a viable audio alternative for event organisers of Transporting the headsets to events requires trucks / planes
all sizes and formats. BYOH (bring your own headsets) allows to physically move the equipment between venues. When our
attendees to reduce their exposure to germs, as well as offering headsets are not required, the amount of carbon emissions
delegates flexibility around how they choose to access audio generated in transportation is significantly reduced.
content while being an excellent eco-option for organisers.
The app’s translation facility allows
3 reasons why the Silent Seminars app is a truly sustainable
international delegates to access audio
audio option for your next event
content in their preferred language at an
Using the app eliminates the need to event without needing to travel
sanitise the physical headsets with The past year has shown audiences how successfully they can
chemical cleaners participate in events without needing to be physically present.
For digital organisers, this opens up the size and reach of events.
All our headsets go through a rigorous cleaning process, ensuring
Not only can delegates use the app to access audio from any
they are free of germs or bacteria after every use. However, when
location, the translation facility means they do not even need
delegates use their own earphones and connect to the app via
to speak the same language. Audiences around the world can
their personal mobile device, the need for this cleaning process
attend an event without the need to travel.
is removed.
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Sustainable
events
in a post
pandemic
world Ben Quarrell
T
he last year has given us the opportunity to really see
the impact our actions have on the planet and that
change is possible. Going forward, it’s important
to retain the lessons Covid-19 has taught us about
adaptability, resilience and collaboration as tools for a more
sustainable future.
Here to give us the lowdown on who isla are and what they Anna Abdelnoor
do are co-founders Anna Abdelnoor and Ben Quarrell.
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Anna: Our focus at isla to transition the industry in line energy and waste, the software can be used to compare the impact
with global climate goals is enabled by our core value of of different design approaches, report on specific areas and report
collaboration. Our aim is to drive change on a large scale by on sustainability in line with recognised standards for compliance.
engaging agencies and brands, organisers and suppliers to
work towards a shared goal, by providing practical guidance Anna: We have also devised a standardised sustainability
and support to achieve a sustainable future for events. performance scoring system that enables you to track progress
on your event. The system monitors four core areas of event
Ben: The climate emergency was front of mind when planning and delivery; Energy, Catering, Travel & Transport, and
setting up the organisation. It felt as though events were Production, exploring in each key sub-areas that contribute to
behind other industries when it comes to sustainability. the overall score of the event. It’s designed to be easily accessible
for event teams, but robust enough to really drive sustainable
We’d both hit a wall professionally, experiencing clients practice and the change we need to elevate our events.
asking for sustainable solutions but no one really having
the skills or the knowledge to tackle the big elements and It’s currently running through one of our working groups
whilst there was a lot of work going on in silo, the industry with over twenty of our members, before we launch it into
as a whole just wasn’t set up to drive the change needed. the industry. The working groups are a network of event
industry experts and problem solvers, working together
to provide solutions to the sustainability issues we face.
Anna: I organised a small event in late 2019 with a
couple of agencies and suppliers, thinking 30 people
would be a good number to aim for, but it unexpectedly Ben: The working groups have been an exciting area and later
snowballed and was attended by over 100 people this month we’re launching a print supplier membership with a
and streamed live in Australia! This highlighted that specific working group - we welcome print supplier engagement
there was a real appetite for something collaborative. on this.
Following the event, we held the first roundtable of fifteen Anna: We’re also beginning our venue outreach and have
competitor agencies in December 2019. Getting peer to peer an exciting project we’re hoping to launch later this year. We’re
meetings like that pre-pandemic was so rare but the outcome also continuing building our relationship with brands and we’ll
was hugely positive. Everyone agreed that the industry needed be announcing our first brand members soon. We recognise
an independent body to be the guardian and authority of event how important brands are as leaders to mandate the change
sustainability; to uphold minimum standards, upskill teams, we need in order to engage the whole industry to deliver a fully
provide guidance and showcase best practice, so that the whole collaborative and action-focused network that benefits everyone.
industry could have clarity when talking about sustainability.
We’re really excited to say that this summer will see the launch of We’d love to chat to you about how isla
our measurement software which will enable the industry to do membership can benefit you. Please do
just this. It’s designed to capture and report on carbon emission
get in touch on hello@weareisla.co.uk
and waste impact across the full scope of an event delivery.
or visit www.weareisla.co.uk
The software will also store analytics on the impact of all your
events in one dashboard. From transport and travel, to catering,
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L
aunching on 13th April, Legacy Marketplace’s mission
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try who wants to create successful, sustainable events
and facilitate a positive change in the world. It will
include everything you need for a successful sustainable event,
in one place.
Abena Poku-Awuah, Founder and Managing Director of Legacy The marketplace will launch with an online event on 13th April
comments: “We’re so excited to be launching Legacy Market- which is free to attend for all event professionals. It will include
place for the events industry. The platform is a modern way to networking opportunities, an introduction to the marketplace,
deliver sustainability without compromising quality or ease. This tips and advice for hosting sustainable events and a discussion
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Sustainable Venue at the London Summer Events Show
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Lime Venue Portfolio
We need to seek clarity among the nesses. To be fair, in all the conversations I’ve had with leaders
across the industry, they have been bluntly honest; sustaina-
confusion if we’re going to move forward bility is important, but the priority is the safety of events, and
for a more Sustainable sector. the ability to continue to provide jobs and security to staff. It’s
A
hard to argue.
s a board member of the Meetings Industry Associa-
tion (mia) I am delighted to have been asked to lead The research we conducted from within the mia membership
their taskforce on sustainability, a subject close to underlined this conflict, but also a deeper frustration, and in
my heart and so important in our sector today. So, some cases, a confusion towards what is actually expected of
where to start? I’m a believer in data first, so my natural inclina- them. Sustainability is steeped in jargon, slogans and promises.
tion was to look to gain some insight, through research, on what Commitments are very personal and based as much around what
other sector professional’s present thinking is on the subject. can be achieved as much as what needs to be achieved. For many
venues, it’s one more thing on a growing to-do list landed at their
It’s an important approach as far as I’m concerned. Sustaina- doors. It often involves additional cost, and this is a sector not
bility can be slippery; for instance, ask the majority of people awash with finance right now.
if they think it’s important, and the answer is an easy ‘yes’. Ask
them what they’re doing, and you’ll get some great examples of For me, the subject of sustainability is one that needs to be
activity; but it’s when you move into the details where you begin simplified, or it will suffer the real threat of becoming marginal-
to find the discrepancies, and often a lack of commitment and ised; too difficult, not trackable, too expensive. We need to find
understanding beneath the headlines. clarity amongst the confusion and take things one step at a time.
Added to that, we have the industry just beginning to fire itself It’s also a subject that needs standardising and leads to my
into life off the back of the most dreadful year for events I’ve ever second area of interest; accreditation. Sustainability is about
seen. It’s difficult to ask people about massive macro issues when the buyer as well as the business. Stakeholders want to make
their priority is the here and now of their own jobs and busi- their buying decisions based on sustainability commitments,
as much as the supply chain wants to manage their business
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in a responsible and ethical way. However, what is important to
one business, be that the customer, venue or event management
company, may be different to another.
If we can then take the jargon out, it will also make things that Jo Austin - Head of Venue Sales - Lime Venue Portfolio
little bit easier. But simplicity isn’t always easy, as the sayings
go, making things simple takes time. However, the incentives are
there for our industry and there will be a limited period where
our customers will forgive us for moving sustainability down our
priority list. This is major trend, its critical to businesses, and
our planet, and so we need to show the world that it’s something
we’re addressing as part of our sector recovery.
As part of its support to aid the sector’s recovery, the mia has
environmental social governance as a key focus and I’m really
looking forward to taking a leading role in helping venues as they
strive to reach their individual sustainability goals.
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Sustainable Here are some other ways we support
our clients to run sustainable events:
Rothamsted
while reducing plastic and waste.
Conference
limit the amount of meat on our menus. We always
offer vegan and vegetarian dishes in our restaurant,
Centre &
conference centre and manor house menus.
Hertfordshire
Association‘s pledge.
T
• We can share our spaces with event planners via a
virtual showround or our virtual tour.
he main difference between Rothamsted and other
venues in our approach to sustainability is that • We offer state-of-the-art AV and video conferencing
all profits generated by Rothamsted are ploughed technology to minimise unnecessary travel.
directly back into the agricultural research carried out
on campus by the Rothamsted Research scientists. Rothamsted To discuss your next event and how we can support you
Research exists to help feed the world sustainably, to tackle in your d r ive towa rds susta inabilit y, please contact
climate change and to ensure food is grown in harmony with conferencing@rothamstedenterprises.com or call 01582
the natural world. So, it’s not just our events that are sustainable. 938500.
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Sustainability is at the heart of
everything we do at Rothamsted
Businesses and individuals are increasingly conscious of making their events sustainable.
We are proud of our sustainable credentials. When you hold an event at Rothamsted Manor
or Rothamsted Conference Centre you can be sure we will do everything we can to ensure
your event reduces its impact on the environment as much as possible.
We support the 20% less plastic movement, in line with the Meeting Industry
Association‘s pledge.
Our Sustainable DDR package provides delegates with our excellent service and
facilities while reducing plastic and waste.
Our chefs limit the amount of meat on our menus and offer many delicious vegan
and vegetarian options.
We use local food providers wherever possible, thus reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer virtual event planning and showrounds, rather than visiting in person.
All profits generated by Rothamsted Enterprises are ploughed directly back to Rothamsted
Research, a non-profit research centre that focuses on strategic agricultural science to
tackle climate change and focus on food security.
01582 938500
info@rothamstedenterprises.com
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An inclusive approach
to sustainability
David O’Coimin - www.nookpod.com
T
he ideal macro view sees events as a valuable factor ment in the UK. Up to 60% of the workforce (depending on the
in a sustainable ecosystem, linked to education, local sector) self-identifies as introvert or having introverted tenden-
community, mental health, government and indus- cies. Busy events can be particularly challenging and while
try. Afterall, events are already critical catalysts for there has been excellent progress from organisers in terms
the economy. They can also be catalysts for change – for evolu- of providing a comfortable event experience for the physi-
tion toward a more integrated, smarter, mindful way of acting. cally disabled, now, more than ever, is the time to think in
terms of neurodiversity. Events can play their part in moving
With this in mind, Inclusivity needs to be a key element of sustain- the needle on inclusivity around mental health provision.
ability. The UK Government makes the case for the coupling of
inclusivity and sustainability, stating: “An inclusive and sustain- Businesses are determined to emerge from the pandemic as
able economy is one that works for everyone, with no one being better corporate citizens. Where event sustainability and
left behind. It also protects the needs of future generations by inclusivity is concerned, this need not result in an expen-
ensuring that these can be met within the means of our planet.” sive overhaul of strategy and design. Event design with
extreme needs in mind results in a better experience for all.
Alongside any focus on essential green initiatives it is the ‘no
one being left behind’ part where events can show real leader- Start by implementing calming breakout spaces – recharge pods,
ship and responsibility. Put simply, within this sustainability booths or zones which enable attendees to take a mindful break
picture, inclusivity must play a central role. Today’s buyers take from the hustle and buzz. This will create an event environ-
a keen interest in the provenance of the organisations they buy ment that is welcoming and supportive for all while enhancing
from or work with. How does that company operate? How does the event profile and contributing to the bottom line as visitors
it treat its staff and customers? What role does it play within the demonstrate greater stamina and engagement throughout.
wider community? Events at all scales serve as a showcase for
organisers to demonstrate forward-thinking and best practice.
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Address: Address:
BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Telephone: Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7874 7020 +44 (0)20 3075 1649
Email: Email:
events@bma.org.uk N/A
Website: Website:
www.bmahouse.org.uk www.rcplondon.ac.uk/
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Name: Name:
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Address: Address:
6 Alie St, London E1 8QT West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ
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Email: Email:
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Name: Name:
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Address: Address:
Carlshead Business Centre, Paddock House Ln, N/A
Sicklinghall, Wetherby LS22 4BJ
Telephone:
Telephone: N/A
+44 (0)844 567 8979
Email:
Email: marketing@airmeet.com
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