Eighty-six percent of MICE professionals consider sustainability integral to running an event today.

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“Coachella, Stagecoach, and Desert Trip produce an estimated 214,000 pounds of waste a day, and only a fifth of that is recycled. The rest is sent to landfill…In the U.K., festivalgoers leave behind 250,000 tents every year.”

The organizing committee of Paris 2024 has pledged to make these Games the greenest in Olympic history, aiming for half the carbon footprint of London 2012 and Rio 2016.

London 2012 had an estimated carbon footprint of 3.3 million tonnes, while Rio 2016's footprint was approximately 3.6 million tonnes of carbon.

Promising the greenest games in history is one thing, delivering it has proved another from the organisers of Paris 2024.

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team acknowledges the global impact of their sport and strives for environmental sustainability. They aim to integrate sustainability into all decisions, targeting Net Zero by 2030. Their Annual Sustainability Report outlines ambitious ESG initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Hockey Australia is excited to launch its very first Climate Sustainability Strategy, an action plan dedicated to reducing the sport’s carbon footprint and with a commitment to achieving net-zero targets.

Since its candidacy, Paris 2024 has firmly believed that major sporting events must address their responsibilities regarding climate change. Their ambitious goal is to cut the carbon footprint of the Games by half compared to the average for London 2012 and Rio 2016.

Festival season is in full swing, but are organizers ensuring these events are eco-friendly? A study by A Greener Future shows progress: single-use plastic bans increased from 54% to 75% and 60% of festivals adopted reusable cup systems. However, travel and food/drink remain major emission sources.

UEFA has praised Euro 2024 for its successful ESG initiatives, highlighting that 81% of spectators used eco-friendly transport to attend matches.

HIGHLIGHTS

Overall 59% reduction in direct CO2e emissions compared to our previous tour (2016-17), on a show-by-show basis, across 2022 and 2023.

18 shows powered entirely using the tourable battery system in 2023 
made from recycled BMW i3 batteries

Plus much more…

World Netball (WN) aims for Net Zero by 2040, joining the UN Sport for Climate Action Community and partnering with Net Zero Group (NZG). NZG will help WN measure, reduce, offset, and communicate their carbon footprint, marking a significant step towards a more sustainability-conscious Netball Family.

To mark Plastic Free July, Greenpeace released a CGI video depicting Auckland's Eden Park filled with a billion single-use plastic bottles, highlighting the annual plastic bottle sales in New Zealand by corporations like Coca-Cola. Greenpeace spokesperson Juressa Lee emphasised the environmental impact of these companies' plastic production.

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will utilize existing infrastructure, saving up to $150 million and supporting the International Olympic Committee’s sustainability goals. This plan provides an ideal stage for athletes while avoiding new construction, ensuring significant savings and additional revenue to maintain a balanced budget.

At AIME 2024, Marriott International’s forecast highlights evolving trends in event planning and business travel, with a focus on sustainability. All 47 APAC hotels emphasize sustainable sourcing and local produce. Surveys show 60% seek local culinary experiences, 57% prefer regional specialties, and 77% favor eco-friendly destinations aligning with their values.

Sydney Showground has teamed up with Clima to launch 'Climate Conscious Events,' aiding clients in understanding and mitigating their events' environmental impacts. Participants can measure, report, and reduce emissions, with options to become Climate Conscious Certified by supporting aligned carbon projects. This initiative addresses the event industry’s significant carbon footprint.

LIV Golf UK by JCB was one of the first golf events in the UK to be powered by 100% renewable energy. Thanks to recycled cooking oil (HVO fuel) and 70% house power on a renewable energy tariff, we've reduced our emissions & particles by 90% with the help of 2 batteries in use