How do you choose a venue that frames your event, the experience of attendees and the potential for sustainable event outcomes?

Event Professionals wanting to produce their event as sustainably as possible should seek out venues that can prove they are operated sustainably.

Look for venues which:

🏢 are been initially built sustainable (materials and design)

🏢 are operated sustainably (efficient energy and water operations, resource recovery systems)

🏢 are powered on renewable energy is a massive plus

Aspects to look for:

  • Rainwater harvesting
  • Grey water recycling
  • Onsite composting
  • Green roofs
  • Worm farms
  • Passive solar
  • Good air quality
  • Uses green cleaning products and processes
  • Has water-wise gardening,
  • Does not have wasteful buffets!
  • Offers sustainable catering

Look for existing certifications:

✔️ LEED, GreenStar, or BREEAM for the building

✔️ Green Leaf, Green Key Global, Green Globe, Green Star, EcoRooms & EcoSuites, Audubon Green Leaf