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The events industry has a choice. It can pay lip service to combating the climate crisis or it can do something about it. Where do you stand? Our film, The Climate is Changing and So Are We, features isla members who aren’t waiting for someone else to fix things—they’re taking charge together. Our members challenge the status quo, and prove that change is possible. A massive thank you to the isla members featured in the film and the over 2,500 event professionals who’ve been part of the isla membership over the last 4 years.  We're proud to see you driving change, redefining what’s possible, and leading by example. 💚 👇 Venetia Campbell - Eclipse Global, Johnjoseph Ryan - Wood Fashioners, Aarron Mcgurk (AInstAM) - Chorus, Johannes Erasmus - d&b solutions, Marie Simpson (Soanes) - Identity, Rui Cruz Alves - Emota, Lauren Gowing - Collaborate Global, Alexis Parkin - 4Wall, Sam Robson - TAG, Connor Robertson - Smyle #SustainableEvents #EventProfs #EventProfsUK

Wouldn't it be amazing if the events industry had access to a library of production materials that would help reduce scope 3 emissions? Well, we're working on it! As Lucie Hackney explains, our Materials Library Action Group, formed by members of the events community, are working to build this resource, so everybody can benefit. Do you create, or know of a material that you think should be included? Comment below or drop us a message! #SustainableEvents #CarbonMeasurement

Want to learn how a TED Conferences handle event sustainability? You only have a couple of days left to sign up to our webinar! In this session, lead by Kyle Shearer, Director of Event Operations for TED events and Shawna McKinley, Sustainability Consultant, you'll discover the inspiration behind and evolution of TED's social responsibility approach, including: 👉 TED's early challenges and experimentation with different sustainability tactics, including the strategies implemented to share their mission with partners 👉 How TED standardised their approach to limiting their environment impact, by building tools and systems, such as their structured sustainability framework and carbon mitigation efforts 👉 What the future looks like and how event professionals can take TED's learnings to drive meaningful change in their own organisations It's happening on Wednesday (19 March) at 4pm GMT - see you there! ✨ More info/register: https://bit.ly/4kquCZ7 ✨ #SustainableEvents #EventProfs

❌ Tents, mud & greasy food ✅ Beautiful venue, thought leaders, honest conversations, wholesome networking lunch If you work within the events industry, this festival is for you! Join us for Made Possible Festival, where all the discussions you've been wanting to have, or didn't realise you needed to have about event sustainability happen under one roof (Barbican Centre). You can listen & learn, or take part in workshops and roundtables where you can contribute as much as you like - there's value for everyone, whether you're just starting out or leading the charge. ❗We have 50 tickets available to individuals outside of our isla Membership and TRACE User communities, which will go on sale very soon ❗ In the meantime, join the waitlist so that you're the first to know when tickets are available. The link is in the comments 👇 #MadePossibleFestival #EventSustainability #EventProfsUK

We are beyond the point where we can run events without suitable waste solutions ⛔ In order to limit the environmental impact of events, we need to be focused on waste reduction and consider the onward journey of all the materials we're working with. The key is to ensure that your 'stuff' (as Cordelia Ashwell so excellently puts it) can be: ✅ REUSED for another event  ✅ REPAIRED so it doesn't need to be discarded after becoming damaged ✅ RECYCLED into something else By spending mindfully and working with partners who are doing the same, we can consider from the design phase how reduce the amount of waste the events industry is currently sending to landfill. We must ensure we source our materials with a clear onwards life in mind, to keep them in-use. 📍 Event Sustainability Live 📽️ First Sight Media #EventProfs #SustainableEvents #EventWaste

You've heard of the climate crisis, but what about the polycrisis? Sam Baker & Vaishnavi Ananthan from Business Declares are working with organisations to recognise and address their impact on the climate, ecological and social emergencies. In our Q&A blog post, you'll learn: - Why is it important for organisations to be aware of and acknowledge the polycrisis? - What is preventing business leaders from making commitments in the face of the polycrisis? - Where do organisations start? You'll find the link in the comments 👇

Plant based catering can produce 90% less emissions than red meat... This is what we reported in our last Temperature Check Report and event organisers are taking note, with it now becoming increasingly common to find vegetarian or plant-based weighted menus at events. Sarah Thackray champions plant based menus at BeaconHouse Events and notes the impact that a 'vegetarian by default' can have... 🥦 📍 Event Sustainability Live 📽️ First Sight Media

This is what your impact reporting stats could look like and it's easier than you may think... In 2024 Chorus Arts saw these figures, amongst other brilliant reductions, after measuring their 'The Dalmore Presents…' event through TRACE, isla's Carbon Measurement Platform. Through using TRACE, the Chorus Arts team were able to track their impact, make better choices and cut their carbon footprint. And this is just the beginning, as each project iteration will now build upon a foundation of continuous improvement - ensuring that Chorus continues to work towards achieving their sustainability goals. Read the full report via the link in the comments. 👇 Aarron Mcgurk (AInstAM) Emma Stones Maria Katehis #SustainableEvents #EventProfs #CarbonMeasurement

How to set yourself up for success - event sustainability edition ✅ This how Venetia Campbell is leading the charge towards Eclipse's mission to limit the environmental impact of their events, step-by-step. 1) Step forward with integrity 2) Create a baseline 3) Establish targets 4) Meet with key stakeholders to discuss their biggest challenges Watch the clip for more detail... #SustainableEvents #EventProfsUK

We’ve arrived at International Confex, ready to chat about all things event sustainability 👋 Come and find us on the main networking bar. Are you here? Let us know in the comments👇 Big thanks to Kai McKechnie and Skyline Whitespace for the opportunity to exhibit. #confex2025