Isla, the sustainability body for the events industry, is seeking nominations to
expand its advisory board, ensuring it is as representative as possible of
all industry stakeholder groups as the organisation
continues its rapid period of growth.
The advisory board was created to contribute to the success of
isla’s primary aim of supporting the events sector’s transition to a more
sustainable future. The expansion of the board will provide insights and
sentiments from across a variety of sector and stakeholder groups and
organisations, driving increased collaboration.
Isla is engaged with initiatives and groups from outside the
industry, from UK Government department BEIS’ SME Net Zero working group to
relationships with organisations like Zero Carbon Forum.
CEO and co-founder Anna Abdelnoor said: “Collaboration is
fundamental to ensure a common vision as we advance our industry. We want to
create an inclusive, representative, and committed Advisory Board to enable us
to better inform, and accelerate, the work we’ve achieved since our launch in
September 2020.
“Make no mistake, we’re in a race against the clock. We know
aligned action is paramount to success, and this is the reason we are here. We
know climate, we know events. We’re here to save time and make the transition
for the industry easier and our Advisory Board will play a fundamental role in
that journey.”
Jason Megson, MD of Freeman EMEA – incoming chair, said: “From
its inception isla has been underpinned by a commitment to collaborate. As the
organisation has grown in influence and impact it’s only right that we continue
to leverage our industry-wide membership through a natural evolution of the advisory
board’s role and remit.”
Russ Lidstone, CEO of The Creative Engagement
Group – outgoing chair said: “It’s a great privilege to have been involved
with isla since its inception, both as a founder agency member and chair of the advisory board. Whilst I’m stepping away from my role with the
advisory board, I look forward to continuing to support Anna and her brilliant
team from the side lines, as they increase their impact and continue to
build positive momentum.”
The call for nominations comes as isla embarks on several key
activities during Climate Action Week (27th June - 3rd July), including holding
its Member Forum, and its first Venue Forum, both taking place at ExCeL London,
alongside Reset Connect, an official Climate Action Week event, which is using
isla’s TRACE to measure its own carbon footprint and climate impact.
Isla is the
official sustainability partner to The Meetings Show, where it is exhibiting on Stand C82. Isla will also attend Reset Connect on Stand S4, June 29th – 30th,
both taking place at ExCeL London.
