Sustainability
The AoC Events team is proud to be running the Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024 as a carbon neutral event for the fourth year running.
2021 - Our carbon footprint measured 125 tonnes
2022 - Our carbon footprint measured 96 tonnes
2023 - Our carbon footprint measured 66 tonnes
Total reduction of 59 tonnes - 53% -since 2021
How we do this:
- We collect all the necessary data to calculate the events carbon footprint
- We identify opportunities to reduce emissions and deliver carbon reductions
- We offset to Verified Carbon Standard-approved projects in the UK and overseas to balance out the remaining carbon emissions and deliver a net zero carbon event.
What we measure:
- Travel
- Accommodation
- Catering
- Event space
- Promotional material
What have we learnt from previous reports?
The main area in which we have been able to make our biggest impact is catering. Since producing a mostly vegetarian menu, we have reduced our food & beverage carbon footprint from 25.88 tonnes in 2021 to 6.51 tonnes in 2023, a reduction of 74.84%.
We work closely with the ICC to identify other areas of improvement that can help with our goals of reduction and this year, we will be putting a focus on locally-produced foods.
How you can help us:
Complete this 3-minute form. Let us know how you will travel and some of your accommodation details to help us calculate what we need to offset.
Thank you for your support in ensuring our conference is as sustainable as we can make it.