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In an era where environmental concerns have risen to heightened levels of awareness, making your event sustainable has become more important than ever. It is no longer a simple matter of choosing an appropriate conference venue and then going full steam ahead as usual.
With climate change at the forefront of politics it is no surprise that governments are continuously introducing standards which must be met whenever major events are staged. Anyone who works in this industry needs to understand what is happening and what impact it will have on their business. More importantly events will now have to be staged in a more responsible and sustainable way.
Without dwelling on the technicalities that government regulations require to be met whenever a major event is staged, it is more important to focus on what you can do to make sure your event is sustainable and that you have an eye on satisfying your attendees requirements as well as doing whatever is required by Government authorities.
Here are some tips on how you can improve your event sustainability.
When considering the environmental impact of an event you need to concentrate on a number of different areas. Your event's footprint will be calculated in units called global hectares. There are plenty of calculators available on the Web to help you in assessing such things as
The venue you are using.
Accommodation.
Catering.
Printed and promotional items.
Travel.
Recycling of waste.
These calculations allow you to set acceptable targets in each area and assess our carbon footprint calculation. At this stage, most governments are in an educative mode rather than a punitive one. This means there is ample opportunity to learn from current experiences and develop sound practices for the future.
When organising your event, try to support environmentally conscious businesses whose policy is aimed at reducing environmental impacts.
Make sure you use ethically sourced products and use organic and locally sourced foodstuffs as much as possible. Government websites are continually being updated with companies which operate within acceptable limits and using these companies products will assist you in minimising your footprint.
Use recycling organisations to get rid of waste. Once again, government websites will point you in the right direction when it comes to choosing recycling companies that operate within desirable guidelines.
Your event can become more desirable in the eyes of potential attendees when you publicise the fact that you are running a sustainable event. You have the chance to establish an enviable reputation in the event industry if you act early and establish protocols which proclaim your event management practices as green and wholly sustainable.
Following these simple guidelines will not only ensure that you conduct your event management business within acceptable limits and satisfy any government regulations, but also give you the peace of mind knowing that you are playing your role as a responsible corporate citizen. So, next time you organise your event make sure you choose a conference venue that lives up to the environmental guidelines that are important to us all.
