We believe green event planning and sustainability capabilities are baseline practices that you should absolutely expect from your meetings and events agency — with socially and environmentally responsible decision-making at every phase of the event process.
For a steadily increasing number of businesses and consumers — the same people who attend your events — sustainable green practices are core values that matter. And that’s why we work closely with a variety of diverse partners to offer a wide array of sustainable and green event options.
A CERTIFIED CALIFORNIA GREEN EVENT PLANNING AGENCY
The California Green Business Network leads the state and nation in working with small to medium-sized businesses to create a vibrant green economy. Led by a coalition of cities and counties, we contribute by helping to make our communities healthier and more livable while also conserving resources and saving money.
“Being awarded the Green Business Certification is validation of our long-held belief that sustainability is not just a core value for our business, but a responsibility on behalf of our partners.” — Key Founder & President Heather Keenan
UNCOVERING NEW IDEAS FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS EVENTS
From leveraging LEED-certified sustainable venues when possible to sourcing four- and five-star accommodations that have adopted formal anti-human trafficking policies, we’re constantly seeking new sustainable event practices to grow our positive impact on the world.
KEY GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR SUSTAINABLE EVENT PLANNING:
Reduce Event’s Carbon Footprint
LEED-certified sustainable meeting spaces
Water stations that eliminate plastic water bottles
Proper recycling, composting and disposing of event waste
Using mobile event apps vs. paper where possible
Energy Saving Methods
Energy-efficient hybrid, flex-fuel, and bio-diesel vehicles
Low-environmental-impact tours and ecotourism programs
Energy Star AV equipment that lessens energy usage
Carbon calculations with offset recommendations
Keep Waste to a Minimum
Farm-to-table restaurants that reduce CO2 emissions
Certified green options for décor, catering and printing
Sustainable, locally grown, biodynamic, fair-trade menus
Reusable plates and cutlery
Generate Buzz for Sustainability
Make community-driven ‘give back’ team-building activities part of your event
Encourage attendees to donate to environmental causes of their choice
Choose local sustainably produced organic wines
Seek out green-certified lodging options
Our commitment to sustainability continues beyond the certification, setting standards and a scope of services that our customers can leverage at their own business events.
“Truly sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
— UN World Commission on Environment & Development
To kickstart your thinking, here are Three Steps to Make Your Events More Sustainable.
