With 2024 approaching, it’s an opportune time to reflect on how to operate in a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly manner. An excellent way to kickstart this initiative? Moving forward with carbon neutral events. Such events not only showcase your company’s commitment to a greener future but also sets a positive precedent for the months to come.
So, how do you plan your company’s event so it’s as eco-friendly as it is engaging?
Understanding Carbon Neutrality
Carbon neutrality means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases you emit with an equivalent amount offset, making the net emissions zero. When planning a neutral carbon event, the goal is to minimise emissions at every stage – from conception to execution.
Calculating Your Carbon Emissions
By calculating your carbon emissions, you’ll have a detailed view of the sources of emissions and the areas that require attention. Unsure about how to begin? Our online carbon neutral event tool is here to assist! We can pinpoint and measure all the activities associated with your event that produce carbon emissions.
Ways to Reduce Your Event’s Emissions
Choosing the Right Venue:
The venue you choose can be a significant factor in the event’s carbon footprint. When selecting a location, think about:
Digital Invitations:
Skip the paper and send out digital invites. A dedicated event page on your company website can manage RSVPs, provide event details, and even integrate with calendar apps.
Sustainable Transportation:
Promote and provide sustainable transportation options:
Eco-Friendly Catering:
Food and drink can have a large carbon footprint. To reduce it:
Waste Reduction:
Implement a robust waste management plan:
Green Energy:
Consider the source of your power:
Engage Attendees:
Involvement is key! Make it a collaborative effort:
Offsetting Remaining Emissions
Despite your company’s best efforts, there will always be a challenge to reach zero emissions. This is where our carbon neutral events tool comes in to play, and offsets these emissions by funding an equivalent amount of carbon savings elsewhere. These could be investments in projects like tree planting, renewable energy projects, or other eco-initiatives, which counterbalance your event’s emissions and have a verifiable impact.
Communicate and Celebrate:
Let your attendees, stakeholders, and the public know about your efforts. Sharing your journey towards organising a carbon-neutral event not only enhances your brand’s reputation but also inspires others to take similar initiatives.
Planning a carbon neutral event can seem like a daunting task. But with the right strategy and our online tool, it’s entirely achievable.
Remember, every small action counts. As you look forward to 2024, it’s the perfect time to ensure you kick-off the year right, and hit those resolution goals for your company to be more conscious, caring, and committed to our planet. Your business can champion a greener, brighter future for all, from just £500 per event!
Start integrating sustainability now, one step at a time with independent third party verification from NCZ.