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Top Tips to Find a Sustainable Event Venue
Sustainability is important to people, businesses, and the world. Whether you are planning a corporate event, wedding, or any other gathering, choosing an eco-friendly venue can be a popular choice and make a significant impact. Using a green venue reduces your event's environmental footprint, and showcases your commitment to decarbonization and sustainable practices. One of the best ways to ensure that your chosen venue meets high environmental standards is to look for ECOsmart accreditation from Greengage Solutions.What is ECOsmart?ECOsmart is an accreditation awarded by Greengage Solutions to venues that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability. This certification ensures that the venue meets stringent criteria in areas such as energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and sustainable procurement. By choosing a venue with ECOsmart accreditation, you can be confident that your event will align with your sustainability goals.Why choose an ECOsmart venue?Reducing environmental impactECOsmart venues have taken significant steps to reduce their carbon footprint. They implement energy-saving measures, such as using renewable energy sources and installing energy-efficient lighting and appliances. They also focus on reducing waste through recycling and composting programmes, as well as minimising single-use plastics.Preserve water at your eventWater is a precious resource, and ECOsmart venues prioritise water conservation. This includes using low-flow fixtures, recycling greywater, and maintaining landscaping with drought-resistant plants. These efforts help to preserve water resources and reduce the venue's overall water usage.Sustainable procurementECOsmart venues are committed to sourcing materials and services sustainably. This includes using locally-sourced, organic, and fair-trade products wherever possible. By supporting local suppliers and reducing the need for long-distance transportation, these venues help to lower their carbon footprint and support the local economy.Enhancing your guests’ event experienceHosting your event at an ECOsmart venue not only benefits the environment but also enhances the guest experience. Many eco-friendly venues offer unique settings and innovative solutions that can make your event memorable. From beautiful natural surroundings to creative eco-friendly amenities, guests will appreciate your commitment to sustainability.Demonstrate corporate social responsibilityBusinesses that use an environmentally sustainable venue for their event, such as an ECOsmart accredited venue, demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). It shows that your company values sustainability and is willing to take action to protect the environment. This can enhance your brand's reputation and appeal to environmentally-conscious clients and stakeholders.Finding an ECOsmart venueTo find the perfect ECOsmart venue for your event, visit chooseyourvenue.com. Within its selection of thousands of UK venues, chooseyourvenue.com offers a wide choice of green venues that have been awarded ECOsmart accreditation. Whether you are planning a conference, product launch, workshop, or private party, you can browse through various options to find a venue that aligns with your sustainability goals.Net-zero venues offer a net gainIn conclusion, choosing a sustainable venue for your event is a smart decision that benefits both the environment and your guests. By selecting an ECOsmart accredited venue, you can ensure that your event aligns with your eco-friendly values and makes a positive impact. Start your search today on chooseyourvenue.com and make your next event a great, and green, success!
21/11/24
Sustainability is important to people, businesses, and the world. Whether you are planning a corporate event, wedding, or any other gathering, choosing an eco-friendly venue can be a popular choice and make a significant impact. Using a green venue reduces your event's environmental footprint, and showcases your commitment to decarbonization and sustainable practices. One of the best ways to ensure that your chosen venue meets high environmental standards is to look for ECOsmart accreditation from Greengage Solutions.
What is ECOsmart?
ECOsmart is an accreditation awarded by Greengage Solutions to venues that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability. This certification ensures that the venue meets stringent criteria in areas such as energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and sustainable procurement. By choosing a venue with ECOsmart accreditation, you can be confident that your event will align with your sustainability goals.
Why choose an ECOsmart venue?
Reducing environmental impact
ECOsmart venues have taken significant steps to reduce their carbon footprint. They implement energy-saving measures, such as using renewable energy sources and installing energy-efficient lighting and appliances. They also focus on reducing waste through recycling and composting programmes, as well as minimising single-use plastics.
Preserve water at your event
Water is a precious resource, and ECOsmart venues prioritise water conservation. This includes using low-flow fixtures, recycling greywater, and maintaining landscaping with drought-resistant plants. These efforts help to preserve water resources and reduce the venue's overall water usage.
Sustainable procurement
ECOsmart venues are committed to sourcing materials and services sustainably. This includes using locally-sourced, organic, and fair-trade products wherever possible. By supporting local suppliers and reducing the need for long-distance transportation, these venues help to lower their carbon footprint and support the local economy.
Enhancing your guests’ event experience
Hosting your event at an ECOsmart venue not only benefits the environment but also enhances the guest experience. Many eco-friendly venues offer unique settings and innovative solutions that can make your event memorable. From beautiful natural surroundings to creative eco-friendly amenities, guests will appreciate your commitment to sustainability.
Demonstrate corporate social responsibility
Businesses that use an environmentally sustainable venue for their event, such as an ECOsmart accredited venue, demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). It shows that your company values sustainability and is willing to take action to protect the environment. This can enhance your brand's reputation and appeal to environmentally-conscious clients and stakeholders.
Finding an ECOsmart venue
To find the perfect ECOsmart venue for your event, visit chooseyourvenue.com. Within its selection of thousands of UK venues, chooseyourvenue.com offers a wide choice of green venues that have been awarded ECOsmart accreditation. Whether you are planning a conference, product launch, workshop, or private party, you can browse through various options to find a venue that aligns with your sustainability goals.
Net-zero venues offer a net gain
In conclusion, choosing a sustainable venue for your event is a smart decision that benefits both the environment and your guests. By selecting an ECOsmart accredited venue, you can ensure that your event aligns with your eco-friendly values and makes a positive impact. Start your search today on chooseyourvenue.com and make your next event a great, and green, success!
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Pubs with Function Rooms: Why they make a great venue choice!
Sustainability is important to people, businesses, and the world. Whether you are planning a corporate event, wedding, or any other gathering, choosing an eco-friendly venue can be a popular choice and make a significant impact. Using a green venue reduces your event's environmental footprint, and showcases your commitment to decarbonization and sustainable practices. One of the best ways to ensure that your chosen venue meets high environmental standards is to look for ECOsmart accreditation from Greengage Solutions.What is ECOsmart?ECOsmart is an accreditation awarded by Greengage Solutions to venues that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability. This certification ensures that the venue meets stringent criteria in areas such as energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and sustainable procurement. By choosing a venue with ECOsmart accreditation, you can be confident that your event will align with your sustainability goals.Why choose an ECOsmart venue?Reducing environmental impactECOsmart venues have taken significant steps to reduce their carbon footprint. They implement energy-saving measures, such as using renewable energy sources and installing energy-efficient lighting and appliances. They also focus on reducing waste through recycling and composting programmes, as well as minimising single-use plastics.Preserve water at your eventWater is a precious resource, and ECOsmart venues prioritise water conservation. This includes using low-flow fixtures, recycling greywater, and maintaining landscaping with drought-resistant plants. These efforts help to preserve water resources and reduce the venue's overall water usage.Sustainable procurementECOsmart venues are committed to sourcing materials and services sustainably. This includes using locally-sourced, organic, and fair-trade products wherever possible. By supporting local suppliers and reducing the need for long-distance transportation, these venues help to lower their carbon footprint and support the local economy.Enhancing your guests’ event experienceHosting your event at an ECOsmart venue not only benefits the environment but also enhances the guest experience. Many eco-friendly venues offer unique settings and innovative solutions that can make your event memorable. From beautiful natural surroundings to creative eco-friendly amenities, guests will appreciate your commitment to sustainability.Demonstrate corporate social responsibilityBusinesses that use an environmentally sustainable venue for their event, such as an ECOsmart accredited venue, demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). It shows that your company values sustainability and is willing to take action to protect the environment. This can enhance your brand's reputation and appeal to environmentally-conscious clients and stakeholders.Finding an ECOsmart venueTo find the perfect ECOsmart venue for your event, visit chooseyourvenue.com. Within its selection of thousands of UK venues, chooseyourvenue.com offers a wide choice of green venues that have been awarded ECOsmart accreditation. Whether you are planning a conference, product launch, workshop, or private party, you can browse through various options to find a venue that aligns with your sustainability goals.Net-zero venues offer a net gainIn conclusion, choosing a sustainable venue for your event is a smart decision that benefits both the environment and your guests. By selecting an ECOsmart accredited venue, you can ensure that your event aligns with your eco-friendly values and makes a positive impact. Start your search today on chooseyourvenue.com and make your next event a great, and green, success!
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13/11/24
Top Tips for Choosing the Best Corporate Event Venues 2025
Sustainability is important to people, businesses, and the world. Whether you are planning a corporate event, wedding, or any other gathering, choosing an eco-friendly venue can be a popular choice and make a significant impact. Using a green venue reduces your event's environmental footprint, and showcases your commitment to decarbonization and sustainable practices. One of the best ways to ensure that your chosen venue meets high environmental standards is to look for ECOsmart accreditation from Greengage Solutions.What is ECOsmart?ECOsmart is an accreditation awarded by Greengage Solutions to venues that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability. This certification ensures that the venue meets stringent criteria in areas such as energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and sustainable procurement. By choosing a venue with ECOsmart accreditation, you can be confident that your event will align with your sustainability goals.Why choose an ECOsmart venue?Reducing environmental impactECOsmart venues have taken significant steps to reduce their carbon footprint. They implement energy-saving measures, such as using renewable energy sources and installing energy-efficient lighting and appliances. They also focus on reducing waste through recycling and composting programmes, as well as minimising single-use plastics.Preserve water at your eventWater is a precious resource, and ECOsmart venues prioritise water conservation. This includes using low-flow fixtures, recycling greywater, and maintaining landscaping with drought-resistant plants. These efforts help to preserve water resources and reduce the venue's overall water usage.Sustainable procurementECOsmart venues are committed to sourcing materials and services sustainably. This includes using locally-sourced, organic, and fair-trade products wherever possible. By supporting local suppliers and reducing the need for long-distance transportation, these venues help to lower their carbon footprint and support the local economy.Enhancing your guests’ event experienceHosting your event at an ECOsmart venue not only benefits the environment but also enhances the guest experience. Many eco-friendly venues offer unique settings and innovative solutions that can make your event memorable. From beautiful natural surroundings to creative eco-friendly amenities, guests will appreciate your commitment to sustainability.Demonstrate corporate social responsibilityBusinesses that use an environmentally sustainable venue for their event, such as an ECOsmart accredited venue, demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). It shows that your company values sustainability and is willing to take action to protect the environment. This can enhance your brand's reputation and appeal to environmentally-conscious clients and stakeholders.Finding an ECOsmart venueTo find the perfect ECOsmart venue for your event, visit chooseyourvenue.com. Within its selection of thousands of UK venues, chooseyourvenue.com offers a wide choice of green venues that have been awarded ECOsmart accreditation. Whether you are planning a conference, product launch, workshop, or private party, you can browse through various options to find a venue that aligns with your sustainability goals.Net-zero venues offer a net gainIn conclusion, choosing a sustainable venue for your event is a smart decision that benefits both the environment and your guests. By selecting an ECOsmart accredited venue, you can ensure that your event aligns with your eco-friendly values and makes a positive impact. Start your search today on chooseyourvenue.com and make your next event a great, and green, success!
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12/12/24
Allianz Stadium to Host Annual Christmas Community Lunch
Allianz Stadium will continue its now five-year tradition of hosting local and charity groups at the stadium for its annual Christmas lunch on 13th December. The event, which will see around 300 guests enjoy the very best Christmas hospitality, many of them on their first visit to the stadium, represents just one of a series of initiatives the venue hosts to support local communities and bring them together around the iconic stadium.
The event will see seven local groups and charities enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch with entertainment including pitchside photographs and even a Rock Choir for singing and dancing. The event is staffed by around 40 volunteers from within the Allianz Stadium team, formerly known as Twickenham Stadium.
“This really means something to everyone at Allianz Stadium,” comments Nils Braude, Managing Director, Twickenham Experience Limited. “It’s something we’ve been doing for a few years now and the staff here love to get involved. For us, it allows us to give a positive experience, a hot meal, and good company to those in our community who are less fortunate and more isolated, at a time of year when many could do with positive social interactions.”
Community groups who attend the event, include, Bridgelink Centre, Ivybridge
Homelink Whitton, Whitton Youth Zone, Cole Park Residents Association, St Margarets, Vineyard Project, and St Mary’s Church, Isleworth. The venue will also provide coach transport for the Vineyard Project group.
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12/12/24
Lime Venue Portfolio to Launch Pioneering ‘S’ Guide on Sustainable Event Planning
Lime Venue Portfolio is set to unveil the second installment of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Event Planning Guide series. The guides, released over 12 months, address each element of ESG, offering practical frameworks for member venues and event organisers. Following the launch of the ‘E’ (Environmental) Guide in November, the upcoming ‘S’ (Social) Guide will debut at International Confex. This initiative supports a broader ESG strategy aimed at fostering sustainability, social impact, and event legacies across the industry.
As part of this campaign, Lime Venue Portfolio will host one of its signature Roundtable sessions with event agency leaders, focusing on Social Responsibility, Social Enterprises, and Legacy Building at International Confex, which runs from 26-27 February. Additionally, its leadership team will spearhead a high-profile panel discussion on social responsibility and sustainable legacies, sharing insights from the ESG guides. The final guide in the series, focusing on Governance (‘G’), is slated for release in June 2025.
Further emphasising its commitment to advancing the industry, Lime Venue Portfolio is the lead sponsor of the People & Culture Theatre at International Confex, co-developing an engaging content programme with Diversity Alliance. In collaboration with EventWell, the company is also sponsoring the Quiet Room, while providing a relaxing chill-out zone at its exhibition stand to direct visitors to these spaces. These efforts reflect Lime Venue Portfolio’s dedication to neurodiversity and mental health, building on its Neurodiversity Toolkit launch in June in partnership with Stress Matters.
Jo Austin, Conference & Event Sustainability Lead at Compass UK&I and Sales Director at Lime Venue Portfolio, remarked: “This series is all about offering practical, actionable resources – from templates to tackle food waste to strategies for showcasing an event’s sustainability initiatives. We’re confident these guides will be transformative for event organisers.”
Attendees at International Confex will have the exclusive opportunity to download the 'S' Guide and engage with Lime Venue Portfolio representatives about all things ESG.
The guide will also be available for public download from the content hub on www.limevenueportfolio.com following the event.
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10/12/24
CHS Leeds 2025 Registration Is Now Open
Registration for CHS Leeds 2025 is now open as the organisers of the show look to continue the momentum following another successful CHS Birmingham, earlier in the autumn. CHS Leeds will return to the Royal Armouries, with the exhibition taking place on Tuesday 25th March 25.
Once again, the team behind the show will be promising the right mix of personality and professionalism, but also a similar level of activity as demand for new information from event organisers is higher than ever. CHS Birmingham saw pre-arranged meetings up 16% on last year; now, more than ever, exhibitors are ready to fulfil RFP’s immediately at the show, satisfying the urgency for information from buyers.
CHS Leeds recently announced the theme of the 2025 show, ‘Welfare’, a subject that is already gaining interest throughout the events community. Welfare will be reflected through the show’s educational and content programme, with conversations around understanding Martyn’s Law, inclusivity, wellbeing and care for delegates and event teams.
As the registration for the show goes live, Lou Hindley, CHS Leeds’s Commercial Director, commented, “We all know that events are about momentum, and this series has caught the wave of enthusiasm and positivity from both our buyers and our exhibitors. We’ve combined this positive energy with subjects and conversations that really matter to event professionals, and we look forward to welcoming the northern events community to CHS Leeds 2025 in March.
CHS Leeds will take place at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, 25th March 2025. To register, visit https://chsleeds25.eventreference.com/register.
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22/11/24
Solent Hotel Launches New 24 Hour Lite Meeting Package
The Solent Hotel & Spa in Fareham, Hampshire are delighted to announce their new 24 hour Lite package includes everything you need for your next off-site meeting:
• Meeting room
• Sandwich and fries lunch
• Unlimited teas and coffees
• Healthy snacks and treats
• Projector and screen
• Free high speed Wi-Fi
• Water and sweets in meeting room
• Conference stationery
• Delicious two course dinner -add a third course for an extra £6 per person
• Bed and full breakfast
Book a meeting room for your event at the Solent Hotel.
