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🌍 This Earth Day, Let's Talk Sustainability in the Event Industry! 🌍 As we celebrate Earth Day, it's crucial to reflect on how the event industry can play a significant role in advancing climate action. How can our conferences, concerts, and exhibitions not only minimize their environmental impact but also inspire attendees to embrace sustainability? 🎤 The Role of Artists and Venues Artists and their venues are uniquely positioned to influence public perception and behavior. By integrating eco-friendly practices and sustainability messages into their events, they can lead by example and make a powerful statement. 🌱 What Can We Do? From using digital tickets to reduce paper waste, to selecting venues that prioritize green energy, every choice matters. Let's discuss innovative ways to promote sustainability in our events. What are your thoughts? How can we as an industry continue to push the envelope on environmental responsibility? #EarthDay #Sustainability #EventProfs #ClimateAction

🌎 Against the Odds: 𝟱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 Participants 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝟴𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 for Climate Action 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬 🏅 For the first time in a workshop, I had 3 no-shows. 2tonnes recommends running the workshop with a minimum of 6 participants, but that doesn’t take into account the motivation of our 𝟱 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 athletes who have joined 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! 🌍✨ From 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗹 to the 𝗨𝗞 & 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, we completed this journey together! We explored how our actions impact the planet’s resources, biodiversity, and climate. Starting with an average participant footprint of 6.82 CO2eq, they achieved an incredible reduction to 2.75 CO2eq by 2050—𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟴𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!! 🏅 A huge congratulations and thank you to everyone involved! Your energy and curiosity make magic happen 😊 Sarah Bodeux, Rebecca Elston-Haynes Emilie Roussel, Elena Laloux, Firmin Rouzaud. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? 🙏✨ Ready to challenge yourself? Join us on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲 for an online event in English with 2Tonnes World. 🔗 👉 More info and register here: https://lnkd.in/eHd7fWzz 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 ? 🙋♀️ 🎅 👽 🤡 🤖 🐳 🙋♂️ With the 𝟱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, our community now proudly includes more than 𝟭𝟵𝟰,𝟭𝟲𝟰 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀. Let's continue to grow, learn, and make waves of change together! 💪 🙌 #SocialImpact #Education #Teachers #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #Sustainability #CSR #ESG #EcoWarriors #Fun #Carbonfootprint

Are you hosting events? Have you considered their environmental impact? ♻️ Well, every event leaves its mark on the planet through carbon emissions, waste generation, and resource consumption. Therefore, as the urgency to address climate change grows, so too does the imperative for the event industry to take proactive measures in managing its carbon footprint 👣 NCZ CEO, Alan Stenson MIoD, recently published an article in FM Business Daily discussing the importance of… ♻️ Embedding sustainability into the very DNA of the event industry and shifting the overall mindset. ♻️ Integrating environmental considerations into every stage of event planning and execution, from venue selection to post-event evaluation. ♻️ And embracing a lifecycle approach that enables organisers to identify hotspots, set ambitious targets, and track progress over time. The link to read the full article is in the comments 👇🏼 And if you’d to understand, report on and manage the footprint of your event/ s, drop us a message 📩 #Sustainability #NetZero #ClimateChange

Join us on our upcoming webinar!   #Sustainability isn't merely a passing fad; it's an imperative, particularly within the realm of event marketing. Were you aware that events contribute to 1% of global climate change? This underscores the urgency for event planners to act IMMEDIATELY!   Come join us on April 30th at 2 PM EST for an illuminating panel discussion guided by experienced event marketing experts. We'll thoroughly explore the four pillars of sustainability: human, social, economic, and environmental. Uncover how our organizations are leading the charge for transformation and gain insights into actionable steps you can apply TODAY to enhance the sustainability of your events.   Sign-up: https://ow.ly/mquj50Rjy37   #ImpactXM #panel #discussion #SustainableEvents #EventMarketing #GreenFuture

🌿 Attention Event Professionals: It's Time to Go Green! 🌎 Did you know the events industry generates over 300 million tons of CO2 emissions globally every year? 😱 As someone with 30+ years in the industry, I believe it's our responsibility to change this. In my latest video, I'm sharing: ✅ 5 compelling reasons why sustainable events are no longer optional ✅ 13 practical, steps to reduce your event's environmental impact ✅ Real-world examples of successful eco-friendly event transformations Whether you're planning a corporate conference, a wedding, or a major festival, these insights will help you create unforgettable experiences while prioritizing our planet's health. 🎥 Watch the full video link below Let's revolutionize the events industry together! Share your own eco-friendly event ideas in the comments. #SustainableEvents #EventPlanning #GreenMeetings #Innovation #Sustainability P.S. If you found this valuable, please share with your network. Together, we can make a significant impact! 🌱

"Throughout my career in the events industry, I've come to recognise how wasteful it tends to be. Because most installations are very temporary, the industry has tended to design for make-and-break. This single-use habit is inflicting havoc on our planet, rapidly depleting finite resources into goods which are soon destined for overflowing landfills. And it's a big contributor to climate change. "At the same time, we don't have to work this way. By rethinking how we operate, we can still create beautiful exhibition stands and showstopping events, but without the negative effects on our environment. It's a win-win situation." - John Arvanitakis, CEO and founder of Chat'r Xperience Read our full interview with John in #Meetingsmag here: https://lnkd.in/dbvPUbtX #businessevents #exhibitions #activations #sustainableevents #sustainability #eventgreening #netzerocarbonevents #doingbusinessbetter #eventprofs #eventpros

Exciting news! Sydney Climate Action Week is officially underway! 🌏 Today, Emile Rastoll had the privilege of joining Mark Rowland, the Greenhouse organising team and fellow community leaders to kick off the Sydney Climate Action Week 2024-25. We gathered at the new Greenhouse Climate Tech Hub, nestled in the heart of Circular Quay, to set early goals and lay the groundwork for this important event. TOAST - Strategic Brand Agency has been identified to contribute to three key areas where we believe our skills and experience can make a meaningful contribution, particularly in #strategicbranding and #marketing . In the upcoming workshops, we look forward to collaborating with other members of the team to ensure the success of the 7-day event, spanning from morning to night. Together, we aim to establish a platform for continuous engagement and collaboration. Emile Rastoll was very impressed by the team Greenhouse has already built for this event - Their #climateaction ecosystem is rich with representatives from various sectors, making Sydney Climate Action Week a prime example of effective collaboration for climate action. Wondering how you can get involved? Start brainstorming your Sydney Climate Action Week event and stay tuned for updates on collaboration opportunities and submission details! 👀 Together, we can make a difference. #TOAST #sustainability #strategicbranding #Futuremakers #Greenhouse #CityofSydney #impact #togetherness #inclusivity #global #unsdgs #unsdg13 #Goal13

Inspiring TedX talk from David Kirshbaum - Channeling Anxiety Into Aligned Action 🎉 Check it out to see how we can all contribute to meaningful positive change ⬇

🌎 6 reasons you should be at Earth Day for Event People on Monday. Things you will learn… 1) How a winery was able to reduce overall company emissions by 16% 2) How a European diplomat was finally able to make events sustainable! (hint: it takes a team and some external help!) 3) Taking the jump from no beef to no meat – the gala goes vegetarian. 4) Just say no!.... to single use anything?!! 5) How feeding the orca is better than just composting – it’s a whale of a good story! 6) How the next generation sees sustainability – our future clients and colleagues have something to say. Next steps: 👉 Register (as an individual or a watch party) 👉 Tell everyone you’re coming! 👉 Bring your lunch and log in at 11:55am on Monday! 👉 Say 👋 to me in the chat. Bonus points for bringing the energy and making me laugh! 👉 Look out for opportunities to engage throughout the event! 👉 Thank your past self for making the smart decision to attend and sign up to the TSEF newsletter so your future self doesn’t miss any updates and events! Already registered? Spread the word!! Tackling climate change is a team sport! #PlanIt4ThePlanet #ED4EP #EarthDay The Sustainable Events Forum

Hey event fam! Do you want to do epic events that are good for the planet too? EventZero's got your back, helping you track and report your event's environmental footprint. ♻️ Before you go zero-waste warrior, gotta know your baseline impact first. Our new blog dives deep on why measuring impact is key to planning sustainable events. Check it out! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g4UU4eXe #eventpro #sustainableevents #EventZero P.S. Let's chat about how Huddle Agency can help you craft impactful and sustainable events. Slide into my DMs or connect with me on LinkedIn.