Sustainability
This policy outlines EMMA Live and EMMA Creates’s approach to sustainability both in the workplace and at our events. Each year we run a wide calendar of events, each with a different organisation and suppliers and our approach to sustainability is tailored to each event. We encourage all of our charity partners to review and update their own sustainability policies, particularly around event delivery.
Energy
We favour venues with robust sustainability policies, including energy efficient lighting systems, those with natural daylight and who source their energy from renewable sources. We specify the use of the most energy efficient options for AV requirements, including specifying LED lighting wherever suitable. On site at the event, our staff are diligent in checking that lighting and equipment are turned off when not required, and we ask our suppliers to do the same.
Water
We favour venues and caterers with good policies on water use and look for evidence of water saving measures. We always try to supply tap water or filtered tap water rather than bottled water to delegates.
Food and catering
When ordering catering we endeavour to make sure that all produce is sourced from the UK. If fish is offered, we ensure it is from sustainable sources. We will be reducing the meat content of the menu offerings.
Other suppliers
Where possible, we work with trusted suppliers who have and implement a sustainability policy or who are in the process of implementing one. Where possible we try to source suppliers close to the event venue and consider our delivery options. Where appropriate, suppliers are required to complete a sustainability assessment. Where appropriate, we will include clauses in supplier contracts which hold them accountable for actions relating to sustainability.
Transport
We favour venues that are local to the delegates, accessible by public transport, and welcoming to guests arriving by bicycle or on foot. We choose venues with suitable in-house AV and other required equipment to reduce shipping needs. We aim to encourage delegates to travel in a sustainable manner to our events, including public transport and walking directions. We look for ways to consolidate and reduce the number of deliveries required.
Reducing waste
We favour venues which provide fully re-usable equipment, especially for refreshments. We try to ensure that there are no single-use plastics provided at our events. We ensure that as far as possible, all recyclable waste is properly recycled. We encourage the use of electronic communication methods as much as possible, such as for registrations and confirmations. We aim to re-use event materials as much as possible and failing this, we ensure they are recyclable and produced from recyled materials.
Our office
We operate out of a shared working space, with one of our reasons for doing so being to reduce our footprint and waste.
We’re conscious of greenwashing or paying lip service to sustainability - if there’s something you think we can be better at, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on rsvp@covetedcreates.com.
