Event Sustainability Heroes: Megan Williams at Production Bureau

Introducing one of our favourite sustainability heroes

We’re starting 2024 with a fascinating chat with Megan Williams, Project Coordinator at Production Bureau, and one of our event sustainability heroes

Q: How did you first became interested in sustainability?

“My interest in sustainability started while I was studying International Events Management at university. One of our modules was focused on sustainability in events which showed just how wasteful the event industry can be and the impact that it is having on the environment. After starting work, I saw this first hand and this then spurred me on to see what I could do to help reduce the impact our events are having. The pandemic encouraged this further by showing the world the impact that we are having and that by making changes (big and small) we can make a difference.”

Q: What sustainable habits are important to you?

“Reducing the amount of waste is one of the biggest concerns of mine. I believe that if everyone put a bit more thought into what they are throwing away and how they are disposing of it, then the amount being sent to landfill would be reduced significantly. There are so many items that get thrown out without thought, when actually they could be used for something useful by someone else. Over 2023, we have seen a bigger interest in recycling and reuse and have worked with our clients to make sure this has happened which has been great to see. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

Q: Have you any tips or tricks for living a more sustainable lifestyle that you’d recommend for others?

“Education and awareness. Just be more conscious of the impact you are having.  The last three years have been a big eye opener for us all, but there are so many people that have gone back to old habits and not thinking about the impact that they are having. Sustainability as a whole is an area that I think more people need to learn more about. We all have a responsibility to do what we can and think differently about living differently.”

Q: Are there any new areas of focus you might have for your sustainable habits looking forward to 2024?

“Moving into 2024, I hope to continue to focus on reducing the impact of our events and in terms of new focus, I want to get more people involved in making a change. The main focus for us in 2024, is making sure our suppliers are operating in a similar way to us, and sharing in our thinking, so that will be a big focus for 2024. We have already made some great strides in the way we think and act in terms of our design and build processes, and I know my fantastic colleagues throughout Production bureau are as keen as me to make a real difference. 2024… bring it on !”

If any of you would like to find out more about how we could work with you to achieve all your event sustainability and ESG goals in 2024, get in touch.