The Sustainable Event Guide 2024
Event Industry News
MARCH 5, 2024
As sustainability continues to take centre stage in event planning, this comprehensive guide serves as your go-to resource for discovering the top sustainable venues and suppliers.
Major Events Firm Pushes Hard on Sustainability Certification
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Activate brought 274 Maritz team members and 377 supplier partners to Phoenix for education and networking; for 48 of those Maritz employees, a big focus was the sustainability course.
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Four sustainability stars for Solutions2
Event Industry News
JANUARY 16, 2024
Open to all ESSA members, the sustainability module is designed to celebrate organisations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainability with tier […] Solutions2 has achieved one of the top tiers of ESSA accreditation on its first attempt.
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BSI launches updated guidance to enhance event sustainability
Event Industry News
APRIL 9, 2024
Updated guidance designed to help the events industry to embed sustainable practices and address emerging challenges across climate change, supply chain and social impact, has been published by BSI, more than a decade after the original framework was released for London 2012.
Event Sustainability Live Las Vegas partners with Purpose Net Zero to drive sustainable innovation in the event industry
Event Industry News
APRIL 17, 2024
Event Sustainability Live (ESL), the premier event dedicated to advancing sustainability in the event industry, is proud to announce its partnership with Purpose Sustainability Strategy, a sustainable event strategy education + consulting firm and Purpose Net Zero, their subsequent travel emissions measurement technology, to collaborate and advocate (..)
Vision: 2025 and Julie’s Bicycle launched a Sustainable Materials and Waste Management Toolkit for Festivals at AIF Congress
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Vision: 2025 and Julie’s Bicycle launched a Sustainable Materials and Waste Management Toolkit for Festivals at AIF Congress, Bristol, Feb 1st, 2023.
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ExCeL London publishes sustainability strategy
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Carbon neutral event venue ExCeL London, part of ADNEC Group, has today published its Sustainability Strategy that aims to shape the future of events into one that is net zero, resource efficient and equitable for all its stakeholders.
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First sustainability roundtable challenges event management supply chain to hit net zero by 2030
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
BeaconHouse Events, a leading events agency in Newcastle upon Tyne, has launched the first of its Sustainability Supply Chain roundtables, bringing together key regional events industry suppliers to discuss how the sector can work together to reduce our event carbon, meet sustainability targets, and drive sector-wide change.
Ignition DG – Sustainable Exhibition Design
Event Industry News
JANUARY 4, 2024
Events and exhibition design specialists Ignition, formed in 2007, are based in Bristol and also have a US office in Indianapolis. Ignition has been an industry leader from day one when it comes to sustainability, thanks its founding ‘anti build-and-burn’ ethos.
“Can an event organiser ever truly be Net Zero?” Raccoon Media Group’s sustainability journey
Event Industry News
APRIL 23, 2024
As the world sets ambitious targets to combat climate change, live events are under increasing scrutiny for their environmental impact. Raccoon Media Group (RMG) reflects on its sustainability efforts in the past year and questions the feasibility of achieving true net zero status in this dynamic industry.
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The Role of Events in the Sustainable Management of Historic Buildings
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
After several years in the hospitality industry with operations such as Trust House Forte, Best Western and Holiday Inn (culminating in the position of Hotel Manager), Zoë Turner joined Trinity House in 2006. Over the subsequent 13 years she has managed or assisted in the management of numerous events.
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2Heads Global: Top 10 Sustainable Event Suppliers
Event Industry News
JUNE 16, 2022
Sustainability in events is an extremely complex and multi-faceted subject which, faced as a whole, can seem daunting and expensive. Certain events lend themselves well to a formulaic approach where measurement, mitigation and management are straightforward. Tricky problems need creative solutions.
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Latest AGF Festival Sustainability Report released
Event Industry News
APRIL 29, 2024
AGF (A Greener Future) has today released its latest ‘Festival Sustainability Report’ for European festivals, providing industry wide benchmarks for the festival sector.
Momentus Technologies acquires WeTrack to bolster its venue management software with sustainability, control room and incident management
Event Industry News
MAY 4, 2023
Momentus Technologies, the global leader in venue and event management technology, has announced its acquisition of WeTrack, a rapidly growing leader in sustainability, project management incident tracking and control room software based in London, UK.
Beyond greenwashing: Real sustainability progress in brand experiences
Event Industry News
APRIL 3, 2024
That is, I think we are seeing real and impressive momentum in sustainability across the brand experience industry. Something I’ve been tentatively proffering with my colleagues, industry peers and close clients over the past 4 months or so. Compared with […]
Podcast: Pushing sustainability forwards
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Anna Abdelnoor, a freelance corporate event producer, is co-founder of the not for profit group Isla, which launched in September, focused on supporting and encouraging the event industry’s transition to sustainable working practices. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here.
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Sustainable Stand Design: Resource Design
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 12, 2022
At Resource Design SA we design, develop and provide innovative sustainable solutions that offer the exhibitions industry eco-friendly financially viable alternatives. We are introducing this unique product to the UK market to meet the growing demand for more sustainable products. SUSTAINABILITY 60-90% IMPROVEMENT.
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New sustainability consultancy launched by former isla & TRACE cofounder: Sustainability Simplified
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2024
Former isla cofounder Ben Quarrell and major event expert Poppy Stephenson have launched Sustainability Simplified, a consultancy that helps event and media businesses achieve their sustainability goals quicker.
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Are Zero Waste and Emissions Festivals a Testing Ground for Sustainability in Events?
EventMB
JUNE 13, 2022
The circular economy has been called the new paradigm in sustainability. According to Alexandre Lemille, managing director of Anthesis Group , a sustainability services company, the term circular refers to products that do not produce future waste or pollution either directly or indirectly. appeared first on Skift Meetings.
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GEI16 a resounding sustainable success
Event Industry News
MARCH 5, 2024
As official media partners of The Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI), Event Industry News was thrilled to attend this year’s dynamic gathering.
Sustainability in Events – Is it all green hushing?
Event Industry News
MARCH 7, 2024
At BMA House, an insightful discussion ensued of shared experiences and knowledge from the panellists of Event Sustainability Live’s Breakfast Briefing, after a suitably delicious sustainable breakfast of course. Or does it beat with a heart concerned for our world? Green hushing is […]
Event Sustainability Live Goes Stateside
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Event Sustainability Live (ESL) announces its inaugural edition in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of Event Tech Live, set to take place on May 1-2, 2024, at The Expo WMCLV.
Podcast: Pushing sustainability forward
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Anna Abdelnoor, a freelance corporate event producer, is co-founder of the not for profit group Isla, which launched in September, focused on supporting and encouraging the event industry’s transition to sustainable working practices. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here.
ESSA Director: Sustainability needs to be sustainable
Event Industry News
MARCH 17, 2023
To mark Global Recycling Day 2023, Andrew Harrison, director of the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), takes the opportunity to look at the bigger picture and take stock of where we are with sustainability as an industry… Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognise the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious (..)
Inflatables as a sustainable event decoration
Event Industry News
AUGUST 16, 2023
As consumers have become more demanding, events and festivals feel the pressure to stand out visually in order to create a full experience and leave a strong impression on visitors, and in the media. In the same time organizers are facing the need of lifting their event to a higher level of durability and sustainability. […]
Introducing Event Sustainability Live
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Event Tech Live (ETL) organiser Event Industry News (EIN) launches Event Sustainability Live, which it will run alongside ETL at ExCeL London on 15/16 November 2023.
Job Opportunity: Project Manager
Event Industry News
JANUARY 26, 2024
Join our dynamic team as a Project Manager! Ryans Cleaning is a leading provider of cleaning services at mass events in the UK and Ireland. With almost 40 years of experience, we’ve proudly built a reputation for our unwavering commitment to reliability, quality, and sustainability. We’re hiring!
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JLL Gets Real for Earth Day: Transparent Commitment to Genuine Sustainability
Event Industry News
APRIL 23, 2024
As the world celebrated Earth Day yesterday, JLL, a JL-Group company and a leading name in the technical production industry, reaffirmed its dedication to genuine sustainability, actioning transparency surrounding their current and future commitments.
Trade associations support Event Sustainability Live
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) and beam, formerly HBAA, which represents events, meetings and the accommodation sector, will partner Event Sustainability Live (ESL) at London ExCeL this month.
Attitude is Everything, Julie’s Bicycle and A Greener Future publish new toolkit on how to make disabled people’s access to live events environmentally sustainable
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Key headlines: In summer 2023, Julie’s Bicycle surveyed disabled people about access and environmental sustainability at live events and festivals. These case studies highlight […]
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Plans revealed by Dundee Design Festival for one of the world’s most sustainable design festivals
Event Industry News
MAY 1, 2024
– Festival Creative Director Dr Stacey Hunter reveals how every festival action and decision is assessed on a festival sustainability matrix as new partnerships are developed for renewable energy, transport and exhibition staging – V&A Dundee and Bard donate materials from exhibitions Tartan and The Grit and the Glamour to help Dundee (..)
Double recognition for Wyboston Lakes Resort at Greengage Sustainability Awards
Event Industry News
JANUARY 30, 2023
Louisa Watson, Director of Marketing at Wyboston Lakes Resort and Sustainability Director of beam has been recognised as Sustainability Industry Champion at the prestigious Greengage Sustainability Awards. Louisa Watson commented “I’m completely overwhelmed. I’d like to thank Greengage for […]
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Event Sustainability Live secures Sustainable Furniture Partner
Event Industry News
AUGUST 17, 2023
Not Your Every Day (NYED) will be the Sustainable Furniture Partner at Event Sustainability Live (ESL), providing designer tables, chairs and much more to the show’s Central Lounge.
Job opportunity: Senior Product Manager
Event Industry News
JANUARY 26, 2024
JOB TITLE: Senior Product ManagerSALARY: £50-70KCOMPANY HQ: Fitzrovia, London, UK (hybrid role, 1-2 days/week in the office)Click here to apply – [link] Who you are● 5+ years of experience in product management with a track record of successfully launching and improving global products● A genuine passion for sustainability and a strong commitment (..)
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BMA House hosts Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide launch for fourth year
Event Industry News
JANUARY 11, 2024
BMA House has once again been selected to host the launch of The Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide as part of its partnership with Event Industry News. The event is a perfect opportunity for the award-winning venue to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and environmental activities.
Hollywood Monster partners with beMatrix to deliver the best in sustainable event building
Event Industry News
APRIL 17, 2024
Hollywood Monster, a leading wide format print specialist based in Birmingham, is proud to announce its partnership with beMatrix, the leading frame system for easy and sustainable event building.
15Hatfields’ sustainability efforts are rewarded with a special accolade
Event Industry News
JANUARY 12, 2024
15Hatfields’ ongoing mission to make events more sustainable, received special recognition at the annual Greengage Sustainability Awards. The leading London venue was awarded the prestigious new Positive Impact title, for its relentless determination to champion change in the events sector.
The best pharma event management companies in 2023
SpotMe Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. We regularly update our list of the top pharma event management companies.
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Big hitters back Event Sustainability Live
Event Industry News
JUNE 22, 2023
Hire Space, A Greener Future and Eventwell are the latest names to partner with Event Industry News (EIN)’s new show Event Sustainability Live, which takes place at ExCeL London in November.
Foresight backs growth at global event management company Live Group
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Foresight Group, the leading listed private equity and sustainable infrastructure investor, is backing growth at Live Group, an established and respected live event management company, with £2.8 million VCT funding to support its development of audience engagement technology.
GES cements support for sustainable events as Official Partner of Event Sustainability Live
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Global Experience Specialists (GES) has secured an agreement with Event Sustainability Live (ESL) that will see the brand become Official Partner as well as the build specialists of the event. The partnership is […]
Sustainable growth matched with sustainable status, emc3 becomes B Corp
Event Industry News
AUGUST 31, 2023
Eighteen months ago we onboarded a dedicated Sustainability Consultant, reflecting our long-standing vision and commitment to a […] This means that emc3 has been certified by B Lab as having met the highest verifiable social and environmental standards and its commitment to pursuing purpose alongside profit.
GES to support sustainability goals for Event Tech Live and Event Sustainability Live
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Organisers Event Industry News (EIN) are excited to announce that they have partnered with global trade show and event company Global Event Specialists (GES) EMEA.
Fun in the Sun – the Ultimate Sustainable Summer Party
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
At BMA House, we’ve mastered the art of creating unforgettable summer celebrations that are not only fun but also sustainable. Summer is the perfect time to let loose and enjoy the warmth of the sun, especially when it comes to hosting a corporate summer party. Here are three key tips to ensure your summer party […]
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