Sustainability

Sector must rethink relationship with climate change, report finds

February 10, 2022Sector must rethink relationship with climate change, report findsIt is essential to rethink the relationship between meetings and events and climate change, according to BCD Meetings & Events.

Twitter signs up to isla's event sustainability mission

February 2, 2022Twitter signs up to isla's event sustainability missionEvent sustainability body isla is celebrating its hundredth member as it welcomes social media platform, Twitter to the sustainability party.

'I took the train to IBTM World - there are alternatives to flying'

December 17, 2021'I took the train to IBTM World - there are alternatives to flying'Anna Abdelnoor, co-founder of event sustainability body, isla, took a different route to IBTM World in Barcelona this year. As a commitment to slow travel, Anna opted for rail over air as she headed to the event.

Get sustainable about signage with isla’s print guide

November 24, 2021Get sustainable about signage with isla’s print guideEvent sustainability industry body, isla, has released guidance on how event planners can make more sustainable choices when it comes to printing materials.

Sector presents net zero carbon events pledge at COP26

November 11, 2021Sector presents net zero carbon events pledge at COP26The international events industry has presented a united pledge and roadmap for a net zero carbon future for events at COP26.

Discover sustainable Scotland with #VirtualGlasgow walking routes

October 22, 2021Discover sustainable Scotland with #VirtualGlasgow walking routesIn a bid to encourage delegates to step away from their computers, Glasgow Convention Bureau has launched a virtual walking challenge around the city.

Identity’s Michael Gietzen in Top 50 Ambitious Business Leaders list

October 21, 2021Identity’s Michael Gietzen in Top 50 Ambitious Business Leaders listMichael Gietzen, managing director of events agency Identity, has been included on the nationwide LCD Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2021 list.

Conference Care launches carbon neutral event solutions

October 14, 2021Conference Care launches carbon neutral event solutionsFollowing a year in development, Conference Care has launched the Carbon Consultancy.

Sustainable events body isla announces new advisory board members

October 4, 2021Sustainable events body isla announces new advisory board membersThe event industry body for sustainability, isla has welcomed a new advisory board who will guide the community for the next 12 months.

I offset the carbon emissions from my fam trip - was it enough?

September 27, 2021I offset the carbon emissions from my fam trip - was it enough?My roundtrip from London to Madrid emitted 241.8kg of CO2 which is around 0.27 tonnes. This is the equivalent of charging my phone 29,000 times or burning 267 pounds of fuel.Show More