Sustainable Events
Our commitment to climate, nature and the environment
Mission
Our mission is to deliver exceptional, well-planned events that help make a positive impact on society and contribute to a more sustainable future. We aim to manage our operations by strongly considering the impact past, present and future actions may have on the welfare of future generations. We execute this whilst also maintaining a realistic set of goals that we know we can achieve by bearing in mind the effect our events can have on the environment. We are committed to doing business in ways that do not take more from the planet than it can sustainably provide and not provide to the earth more than it can sustainably absorb.
The Green Mindset
As a company, and as individuals, we fully understand that caring for our environment is fundamental to assuring a sustainable future for all, in keeping with The UN Global Goals For Sustainable Development. This impacts how we manage the day to day operations of the office, how we manage events and our relationships with partners, clients and suppliers. We believe in making real changes in small steps; working from the ground upwards. These changes have been and continue to be derived from a genuine concern and care for the planet
Business summary
We aim to continuously demonstrate being a sustainable events organization. Keeping sustainability at the core of event practices from start to finish; from planning and preparation to execution on delivery, as well as ensuring the Green values are somewhat imprinted after each event. We aim to leave behind a better environmental legacy by:
* Working towards ISO 20121 for Sustainable Events
* Working toward The SDG Compass for Businesses
* Complying with all relevant existing environmental legislation
* Minimizing our waste footprint
* Reducing harmful emissions wherever possible
* Reducing consumption of materials and promoting recycling
* Sourcing local produce
* Managing energy and water usage wisely
Key focus areas
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Waste Minimization
Recycle all recyclable items where appropriate systems are available, including organic waste and packaging.
Ensure that the recycling process for paper, cardboard, organics, plastic, glass and aluminium is operating effectively.
Reduce waste through sustainable purchasing.
Ensure that funding for adequate waste management services is provided for in the event budget.
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Water and Energy Use
Endeavor to purchase energy and water efficient equipment for such things as lighting, power and hire equipment.
Ensure wherever possible that temporary structures are energy and water efficient.
Work to get supplier and participant compliance with minimizing both water usage and water wastage.
Where practical implementing a program to off-set greenhouse gas emissions from energy usage and hired equipment.
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Equipment and Supplies
Purchasing products and services that are less greenhouse gas intensive in their production, transport and use (for example, wherever possible choosing local and not interstate suppliers).
Choosing products that have minimal packaging.
Working with suppliers to ensure the availability of preferential products and services.
Seeking partners whose values align with our own objectives (for example food vendors that use only biodegradable and recyclable food containers).
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Transport
Encourage event attendees, suppliers and staff to use more environmentally friendly methods of transport for commuting to and from the event
Explore the feasibility of off-setting greenhouse gas emissions for transportation of visitors and staff to and from events.