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How government work inspired our sustainability strategy

Prestige Events Magazine

There’s no denying that both as a sector and more broadly, we’ve seen an increased focus on sustainability throughout the course of 2022. Doing good with government. Sustainability and agricultural deforestation are no doubt complex issues, but one of our key learnings from this experience was that we all have a part to play.

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Sustainability Centre Stage at BMA House

Event Industry News

On Wednesday, March 6th, event professionals congregated at the exquisite BMA House in London for the highly anticipated Sustainable Breakfast Briefing. Hosted by Alistair Turner Founder of Eight […]

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mia urges government to provide clarity

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has called upon government to provide clarity in response to today’s announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Only this will provide employers with a viable means of retaining their workforce and preventing a surge in unemployment. “We

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Government-backed cancellation insurance “critical” for UK festival comeback

Event Industry News

A government-backed cancellation insurance, which European markets including Germany already have in place, and maintaining the cut in VAT for the hospitality sector are two other vital elements in protecting the UK festival map. We have 250 artists booked for Parklife who will want deposits imminently,” Sacha Lord added.

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Festivals leading the sustainability charge in 2024

Skiddle

Over the past few years, protecting the environment and sustainability have become fiercely debated topics. Whether it’s activists gluing themselves to the roads or giving speeches at world government events, there has been a shift in how we think about our environmental choices. Keep scrolling to get the lowdown.

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ESSA to launch FOI request to clarify government decision making

Event Industry News

The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced that it is making a Freedom of Information (FOI) request of the government. This FOI request,” Kiwanuka continued, “is one of the few remaining tools at our disposal to reveal why the government has made some of its decisions.

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‘Chief changemaker’ brings Big sessions at Event Sustainability Live

Event Industry News

Guy Bigwood, CEO and chief changemaker at regenerative tourism and events impactor GDS-Movement, has picked up a remarkable 22 awards for his pioneering work focused on helping governments, cities, corporations and associations step up, scale up and speed up their sustainability programmes.