The News Room
How is Event Sustainability Progressing?
November 28, 2023/by eventdecNovember has been a very busy month in event sustainability for the team at event:decision. Here's our report from just two of the events we spoke at.
Event Sustainability Heroes: Shawna McKinley from Clear Current
November 14, 2023/by eventdecNext in our series talking to some of our event sustainability heroes, Shawna McKinley from Clear Current.
Event Sustainability Heroes: Jessica Badminton from Quilter
October 31, 2023/by eventdecThe first in a series talking to some of our favourite event sustainability heroes, Jessica Badminton from Quilter chats to us.
Adding Social Value and Impact to Events: A Guide for #Eventprofs
October 12, 2023/by eventdecEvents can make meaningful contribution to the communities in which they are hosted. Some ideas on maximising the social value of your event.
Redefining Event Sustainability, ESG for Events is here
October 3, 2023/by eventdec'Impact' is a pioneering new ESG for events tool. Benchmark your event's impact in the 'S' and 'G' areas, not just its carbon footprint.
The Anatomy of an Event Carbon Report
September 9, 2023/by eventdecWe've measured 5x more carbon and 3x more events than our competition. What does our event carbon footprint report actually show you?
Get on board the sustainability train (or get left behind)
August 30, 2023/by eventdecSustainability isn't a bandwagon, it's a train that's leaving the station, #eventprofs need to get on board, or get left behind!
New UK Sustainability Disclosure Standards: Why Do They Matter?
August 15, 2023/by eventdecThe UK has plans to create Sustainability Disclosure Standards, mirroring EU CSRD legislation. Why does that matter to event profs?
Event Sustainability: Smoke And Mirrors?
August 1, 2023/by eventdecHow do we avoid greenwashing in events and produce truly sustainable events in the events industry? Some ideas from event:decision.
Nine Sustainability Heroes
July 25, 2023/by eventdecWho are the people the team at event decision find the most inspiring in the sustainability space? Here are our sustainability heroes.
Venue Sustainability Spotlight: 73 Waterloo
July 18, 2023/by eventdecWe spotlight a truly sustainable event venue in every meaning of the word - 73 Waterloo, London.
Why Do UK Hotel Venues Lag in Sustainability?
July 11, 2023/by eventdecThe UK hotel industry has unique challenges when it comes to transitioning to sustainable operations. What questions should event profs pose?
Hotel Sustainability: How Green is Your Venue?
July 4, 2023/by eventdecThe Cornell hotel sustainability index reveals hotel greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per square meter have reduced by 30.42% between 2019 and 2021.
What #EventProfs can Learn From a Pineapple
June 27, 2023/by eventdecIn utilising the fascinating lessons of consumer psychology, event profs can encourage sustainable behaviour at events.
Why UK Event Planners Can’t Ignore the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
June 20, 2023/by eventdecWhat are the Implications for UK Event Planners of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)?
Are you an Event Sustainability Guru? [QUIZ]
June 13, 2023/by eventdecTry our event sustainability quiz for #eventprofs - are you a Green Guru or a Greenhorn?
The Event Decision Book Club (2)
June 6, 2023/by eventdecThe second instalment in our event profs book club - recommended reading from event:decision.
Let’s Ban ‘Wherever Possible’
May 31, 2023/by eventdecThere's one phrase we should be banning when we talk about making events more sustainable. It's 'wherever possible' - let's bin that excuse!
Turning Measurement into Action on Event Sustainability #SOS23
May 23, 2023/by eventdecevent:decision has helped the events industry make a real impact in sustainability through its pre and post event sustainability measurement tool TRACK.
State of Sustainability 2023 #SOS23
May 16, 2023/by eventdecevent:decision launches an annual report on the state of sustainability in events using industry-wide data between April 2022 and May 2023.
The Events Industry Can Lead the World in Sustainability
May 10, 2023/by eventdecThe events industry has lagged but now has the chance to become a world-leading exemplar in sustainability
What you’re getting wrong about sustainable event food
May 3, 2023/by eventdecWhen planning sustainable event food there are plenty of pitfalls. Don't fall into them, plan your sustainable food menu carefully.
Eurovision Song Contest: Carbon Headache or a Reason to Jump for Joy?
April 25, 2023/by eventdecThe carbon footprint of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest has been calculated. Is all the fun worth the damage to the planet?
Introducing The Event Decision Book Club
April 18, 2023/by eventdecStepping back from the day-to-day running of events to look at the bigger picture - here are our first five recommended books for event profs.
How to Mess Up Your Company Values
April 12, 2023/by eventdecDefining your company values and purpose is easy to mess up. Here are the biggest mistakes companies typically make - and how to avoid them.
5 big issues with Sustainable Event Planning
April 4, 2023/by eventdecIf sustainable event planning was easy everyone would be doing it. What are the big issues you need to think about?
The No-fuss Carbon Footprint Calculator for Events
March 28, 2023/by eventdecCarbon footprint calculator and reporting – with no data input, no training and no tech integration. TRACK from event:decision.
Sustainable Suppliers for the Events Industry
March 21, 2023/by eventdecThe first of a series highlighting the work of sustainable suppliers to the events industry.
7 Clever Ways to Make Your Event More Sustainable
March 14, 2023/by eventdecSustainable events adopt practices which reduce the event's carbon footprint. Here are seven clever ways to make any type of event more sustainable.
Buying Local is the Key to Sustainability for Events
March 7, 2023/by eventdecBuying and building local, instead of shipping materials to an event, could significantly improve sustainability for events.
Event Efficiency = Event Sustainability
February 28, 2023/by eventdecEnhancing event sustainability = improving event efficiency. When an event is efficient, it automatically becomes more sustainable.
Is travel is the enemy of Sustainable Events?
February 21, 2023/by eventdecTravel is the enemy of sustainable events, but events need visitors, what's the answer?
Nudging Sustainable Behaviour in Events
February 14, 2023/by eventdecHow could the event industry 'nudge' sustainable behaviour to minimise the impact of events on the environment?
The Problems With Carbon Offsetting
February 7, 2023/by eventdecCarbon offsetting is promoted as a solution for reducing carbon footprints. But is it really an effective way to achieve sustainability?
The Critical Importance of Measurement for Event Planners
January 31, 2023/by eventdecThe most important tools in an event planner's toolkit are the ones designed to help them measure their event.
Why define your company values?
January 24, 2023/by eventdecDefine your company values and purpose, and measure your performance against them - it will bring bottom line benefits to your business.
Ten Tips For Planning a Sustainable Event
January 17, 2023/by eventdecPlanning a sustainable event not only helps to reduce the event's carbon footprint, but it can benefit your business too.
The biggest impact on your event’s carbon footprint?
January 10, 2023/by eventdecFocusing on sustainable materials misses the point - travel is by far the largest impact on an event's carbon footprint.
The dangers of green-hushing for events
January 2, 2023/by eventdecThe events industry is no stranger to greenwashing, but 'green-hushing' has emerged as a new and dangerous form of events greenwashing.
event:decision 2022 unwrapped
December 20, 2022/by eventdec2022 has been quite a year for event:decision in our mission to measure event sustainability. This is our year unwrapped.
Santa’s carbon footprint
December 9, 2022/by eventdecSanta's carbon footprint has been calculated by TRACK, event:decision's carbon footprint calculator and works out at 10g of carbon per child.