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The events industry has a choice. It can pay lip service to combating the climate crisis or it can do something about it. Where do you stand? Our film, The Climate is Changing and So Are We, features isla members who aren’t waiting for someone else to fix things—they’re taking charge together. Our members challenge the status quo, and prove that change is possible. A massive thank you to the isla members featured in the film and the over 2,500 event professionals who’ve been part of the isla membership over the last 4 years.? We're proud to see you driving change, redefining what’s possible, and leading by example. ?? ?? Venetia Campbell - Eclipse Global, Johnjoseph Ryan - Wood Fashioners, Aarron Mcgurk (AInstAM) - Chorus, Johannes Erasmus - d&b solutions, Marie Simpson (Soanes) - Identity, Rui Cruz Alves - Emota, Lauren Gowing - Collaborate Global, Alexis Parkin - 4Wall, Sam Robson - TAG, Connor Robertson - Smyle #SustainableEvents #EventProfs #EventProfsUK

Thank you to Jade Woodall who endorsed our ‘user friendly’ Carbon Measurement Platform, TRACE in the EVCOM (Event & Visual Communication Association) Sustainable Corporate Production Guide! #EventProfs #SustainableEvents #CarbonMeasurement

?? Our second and final day at Event Sustainability Live was another day of collaboration and learning at this isla Stage ? Our sessions covered live examples from our members on how their sustainability journeys are progressing, the importance of working together and insightful discussions on how we can push the boundaries of sustainability in the events world. Some interesting takeaways: ?? Hold leaders accountable! Training and engaging employees in sustainability initiatives create a supportive culture and inspire individual actions. This grassroots approach can amplify sustainability efforts and make leaders feel responsible. ?? Providing clients with clear information about the environmental impact and cost savings of sustainable options can encourage them to make more informed decisions. ?? onboard:earth offers various tools, including a travel emissions app to help individuals and organisations record and understand their travel impacts. ? And that's the isla Stage, over and out?- thank you to all our speakers and attendees and also a BIG shoutout to our Community Director Ellie Ashton-Melia for being such a brilliant host. #SustainableEvents #ESLive2024 #EventImpact?

?? Day 1 at Event Sustainability Live = a success! ?? What an incredible first day! ?? We were thrilled to host our very own stage, diving deep into the future of sustainable events and industry-wide innovation. Three of the (many) interesting insights we took from today: ?? Creativity and innovation is going to be key if we, as an industry, want to meet net zero by 2050 and we need data. Start measuring your carbon emissions even if you don’t fully understand what you’re doing yet - it will come. ?? There are organisations that are supporting the events industry to manage their food waste. Olio ? Share More, Waste Less are using their volunteer network to redistribute food to people who need it, using unneeded event food. ?? Legislation is a catalyst for innovation - the legislation that is currently being implemented within Europe encourages world leading projects and helps us get ahead with sustainability - it’s something to celebrate, not fear! A huge thank you to our inspiring speakers, passionate attendees, and everyone who joined us to champion sustainability in the events industry. Stay tuned for more insights and inspiration as we head into Day 2! ?? #SustainabilityInEvents #ESLive2024 #EventProfs

Here are the isla Stage sessions and their timings, for anyone attending Event Sustainability Live over the next couple of days!

Don’t get left behind. In a rapidly evolving landscape, staying informed about emerging legislation is crucial for event businesses operating on a national or global scale. That’s why Anna Abdelnoor is delivering a very important session at Event Sustainability Live this week, on key legislative developments, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This is one you don’t want to miss, as understanding these legislative trends is crucial for ensuring compliance and growth. We hope to see you at the isla stage at Event Sustainability Live (20-21 November, Excel London. You can register for the event, for free, via the Event Sustainability Live page. #SustainableEvents #EventProfs #EventProfsUK # #ESLLondon24

WE HAVE OUR OWN STAGE! Whilst *some* people have said that the isla Stage at Event Sustainability Live will be as iconic as the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, we’re going to leave that up to you to decide ??♀? As Ellie Ashton-Melia mentions, we have a jam packed line up of sessions in store for you, covering: ?? Insights into Coldplay’s eco tour from the man behind the power systems that made it happen, Paul Schurink, MBE ?? The opportunity to learn from the brilliant Dr Vincent Walsh, who’s pioneering regenerative and circular practices across industries ?? What you and your organisation needs to know about emerging legislation and what it means for the wider events industry Plus, so so so much more. Event Sustainability Live takes place next week (20 - 21 November) at Excel London and you can register to attend for free, by heading to the Event Sustainability Live page. #ESLLondon24 #SustainableEvents #EventProfs

We’re hiring and we’d really appreciate your help in spreading the word, so that we can find our next team member! Is there anyone you know that’s currently looking for a new role and who is interested in supporting the events industry’s sustainability movement? ?? Role: Community Action Manager ?? Hours: Full-time? ?? Location: Hybrid (London), working from a dog-friendly office space with free breakfast & coffee ?? Starting: January 2025 ?? Applications close: Friday 15 November *Remote working would be considered for the right candidate, but you must be willing to travel to London frequently Find out how to apply: https://bit.ly/4hsuxT0 Sadly, Orca the Spaniel will not be your new line manager, but we wish she was too ?? #JobAlert #JobOpening #SustainableEvents

So, how is the industry’s sustainability journey going? Last month, we exhibited at IMEX America and took advantage of being surrounded by thousands of event professionals by gathering some fresh data on the show floor. ? Our on-the-spot research revealed interesting insights into how our industry's collective sustainability journey is going and answered some key questions: ? Do organisations have dedicated sustainability resources? ? How are individuals contributing to sustainability in their company? ? What are the perceived biggest sustainability challenges? ? What would drive improvement? With this new data in-hand, we’ve created a report so you can see the results for yourself and it seems that knowledge is power… Read full article: https://bit.ly/3UKGNoe #EventsIndustry #SustainableEvents #EvemntProfs

A day in the life at two back-to-back isla events??? ?? Filmed at isla's Membership Open Day & Member Forum ?? Venue: Sustainable Ventures ?? Partners: Blendology, Paradigm 24 Limited, Rewind Carpet, White Light #SustainableEvents #EventProfs #EventMarketing