BMA House has teamed with Planet Mark to offer a free carbon calculator tool designed to estimate the emissions associated with holding events at the venue. The Planet Mark carbon calculator is an innovative estimation tool that helps predict the average carbon emissions for events. This service is part of BMA House’s ongoing commitment to […]

With the general election taking place this Thursday, Warren Campbell (pictured, above), the general manager of London’s leading sustainable events venue, 15Hatfields, is calling for bold long-term policies from whichever party secures the national vote…   No matter who is elected on the 4 July, it’s essential that the government takes a long-term approach to […]

In a move to meet the growing demand for sustainable living, Hopkins Homes has partnered with Octopus Energy to offer the first-ever Zero Bills Homes in Suffolk. What is a Zero Bill home? ‘Zero Bills’ is a world-first smart tariff that allows customers to move into homes that are fully kitted out with green technology […]

Congratulations are due to Ascot Racecourse ECOsmart accreditation, which is the first time a racecourse has been awarded this accolade for its sustainability success… ECOsmart, an industry-specific accreditation awarded by Greengage, recognises organisations demonstrating a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability. The programme operates within the framework of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council whose thorough assessment […]

AimHi Earth, a leading climate and sustainability training provider, has secured £1 million in funding to accelerate its mission to create 100 million nature-first employees. Through curated training, AimHi Earth is tackling the climate crisis head-on by ensuring employees of large companies are empowered to take action… AimHi Earth is one of the first companies […]

TRACE by isla can confidently claim its place as the best carbon measurement platform for events. It has come out on top in a comprehensive review conducted by sustainability industry expert Meegan Jones. The review, which assessed over 40 carbon measurement tools, highlighted TRACE by isla for its outstanding capabilities and alignment with the crucial […]

TMCs like Agiito are key in helping PAs drive sustainable behaviours in business travel within their organisations. Dana Moore and Lone Konradsen from Agiito discuss how this can be put to practice. Booking in advance. Switching from road to rail. Choosing hotels with valid green credentials. All great examples of business travellers ‘doing the right […]

Sustainability specialists, Greengage Solutions announced the 2024 Sustainability Awards winners at its annual sustainability conference held at the QEII Centre on 11 January. About the Greengage Sustainability Awards: Around 200 delegates attended the conference to learn about sustainability best practices from a line-up of speakers from organisations such as Silverstone, Inntel, EY, Clarity Business Travel, […]

The world has changed considerably in recent years, especially our attitude towards environmental and social responsibility. It’s not just the environmental issues that we are aware of but social issues such as ‘Black Lives Matter and ‘Me Too’. As human beings and individuals we care about these issues and increasingly, we want the businesses and […]

World leaders are meeting at COP28 in Dubai from November 30th until December 12th. One of the most important news we all await from the summit is the commitment to triple global renewable electricity capacity by 2030. However, common policy barriers are hampering the rollout of those renewables in some of the world’s biggest economies. […]

Twickenham Stadium, the home of England rugby, has further underlined its sustainability credentials with the receipt of another accreditation, this time from Greengage through its ECOsmart initiative. The venue achieved Gold Standard from ECOsmart, with the accreditation joining other endorsements of the venue’s commitment to sustainable events, including, BS20121, ISO14001, and its own commitment to […]

A survey of hundreds of marketing professionals has revealed that three-quarters have worked on sustainability-related communications recently, despite many feeling that they are not qualified to do so. Conducted by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the survey polled 203 marketers to garner their experience delivering campaigns to communicate their clients’ environmental initiatives. Most said […]

VOTE Eventurous for miaList Sustainability Award! 🏆  Midland’s based team building and corporate events agency are hopeful after being shortlisted for the Best Sustainability Initiative at two industry awards, The Meetings and Incentive Travel Magazine Awards and The miaList.   Watch the Eventurous entry video and vote for Eventurous here. It means the Earth!  Voting closes […]

Emirates Old Trafford has launched a new Eco Roof Garden as part of the continual development of the venue and as part of a sustainability pledge to operate the home of Lancashire Cricket as one of the most sustainable multi-purpose stadiums in the UK. The new rooftop terrace forms part of the UA92 Players’ and […]

Ecoveritas’ Head of Sustainability and Consulting, Kathy Illingworth, explains why the binary ‘plastic = bad, paper = good’ approach to packaging decisions comes with significant risks.  Acknowledging the need for sustainability is one thing; understanding how to achieve it is another. With sustainability no longer an option but a necessity, sustainability must become integral to […]

The circular economy is in full swing—no longer a niche, fuzzy concept. Everyone is looking into it: big corporates, governments, and even cities. Sandy Dhesi, Commercial Manager at Ecoveritas tells us what it means and how it benefits us all and is paramount to the health of our planet too. Passion will drive the transition […]

A recent survey found that only 17% of workers feel that their office is ‘very or completely green’, with a quarter highlighting a lack of encouragement as a reason why they, and their colleagues, were not greener in the office. Adopting green working practices is good for the environment but the changes can also save businesses […]

Naava’s first-ever sustainability report outlines the company’s sustainability strategy, emissions, and handprint. The CEO of the Finnish indoor nature technology company emphases the emergence of the hybrid office as an important business driver. This is an important factor for Naava to sustainably support the modern office as a desirable destination for employees, making it a […]