The global events industry generates around 1.43 billion metric tons of CO2 equivalent per year, this is roughly equivalent to the annual emissions of a country like Spain or Canada. The average conference attendee generates 1.89 kg of waste per day, with about 75% of that being non-recyclable. It’s no secret that the events industry poses a large strain on our planet.

As part of that problem, we’ve had to think carefully about what we can do to minimise our contribution. We know that we’re not perfect. We know we can’t tackle this problem by ourselves. But we do care and are taking steps to reduce our impact on the planet.

What we’re doing day-to-day to minimise our impact:

• As a hire-based service we are, by nature, discouraging over consumption and unnecessary waste.
• Carrying and reusing stock where possible, so both set and equipment gets used event after event, reducing waste.
• We only use LED lighting, and our fierce investment program in modern technology ensures we are using the most efficient products possible – the smallest – the lightest!
• Where bespoke scenic is required and waste generated, choosing the proper processing so that it can be recycled or re-purposed.
• Operating from a thermal-efficient warehouse, with modern energy-efficient heating and lighting.
• The use of ULEZ compliant vehicles.
• Using stage carpet that is recyclable.
• Investing in suitable storage space so we can keep as many useful products as possible.
• Choosing to swap out plastic transport wraps for cardboard edging to reduce our use of single-use plastics.
• Offering clients more sustainable alternatives for printed boards such as recyclable cardboard or digital alternatives.
• Offering storage to our clients for their bespoke elements, so it can be kept and reused.

We know these are small steps, but we are committed to heading in the right direction towards a more sustainable future for the events industry.