Whether you're an event planner or a supplier to the industry, The Complete Sustainable Events Course will provide you with theory and practical knowledge to drive your sustainability strategy.
Beginning in just one month's time, each module is introduced by Fyre Festival survivor Andy King, co-founder of Inward Point, an environmentally driven marketing agency. Additionally, Anna Abdelnoor, the co-founder of isla, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting a sustainable future for events, will provide in-depth insights throughout the learning experience.
All modules are pre-recorded and available on-demand, so you can watch from anywhere in the world at a time that suits you. Individual places cost just £695 + VAT and we're pleased to offer group rates for bookings of 2+ - simply get in touch for more information. |
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In each module, Andy and Anna will also be joined by an expert contributor. So, allow us to introduce you...
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To help us look at the basics of global warming, the leading causes of emissions and typical event emissions, we'll be joined by Jonathan Wise, co-founder of Purpose Disruptors; a growing network of advertising and marketing professionals whose goal is to create a visible, large scale, bottom up movement to ensure our industry is more purposeful and responsible in the climate crisis.
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We'll be joined by Guy Bigwood, MD of Global Destination Sustainability Movement; a collaborative platform that serves to accelerate the transformation from destination marketing at whatever cost, towards destination management and stewardship that offers shared value. He'll be joining us for module 2 as we look at scopes, net zero, supply chains and ethical sourcing.
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Module 3 sees us looking at choosing destinations, travel emissions and offsetting. We'll be joined by Helen Hodgkinson, co-founder of CACTUS; a voluntary industry collaborative group that has come together to address the impact of our sector on the environment. It was formed in response to the growing Climate Emergency and the need for immediate efforts to cut carbon emissions.
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Module 4 will see us joined by Dr Vincent Walsh and James Buckley as we look at food impacts, surplus, water and serveware. Vincent's work focuses on circular and regenerative food infrastructures and he's the founder of the UK plant-based food brand, HERBLABISM. Their vision is to grow, harvest and process all their food in the UK, whilst overseeing and controlling every link in the supply chain.
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Joining us for module 5 as we look at waste, plastics recycling and the circular enonomy is Thomas Leech; co-founder of Department 22. The company offers consultancy and training for innovation and the circular economy and aims to create a world with resilient food systems that have no waste, restore the environment and keep people healthy.
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We couldn't finish the course without hearing from the main man himself, Andy King, co-founder of Inward Point; an experiential marketing company that focuses on environmental innovation, social impact, carbon reduction and community empowerment. The final module will see us looking at measuring carbon footprint, the Paris Agreement and reporting - why and how do you go about it?
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If you've got a question about the course, please get in touch. |
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INTERESTED IN THE 2024 COURSE?
The end of the year can be a busy time for event profs, so if you can’t enrol this time around, but would like to know when the 2024 course will take place, please click here. We’ll remove you from future promotional emails about the 2023 course, and ensure you’re the first to know when next year’s enrolment opens. |
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