Celebrate Earth Day with AGF: Greening Your Events for a Sustainable Tomorrow!
Happy Earth Day from the team at A Greener Future! As we honour our planet today, it's a perfect moment to reflect on how we can collectively contribute to a more sustainable future. At AGF, Earth Day is not just a date on the calendar; it's a reminder of our mission to promote environmental responsibility, especially within the events industry.
Since our founding in 2005, AGF has been dedicated to working with events and organizations worldwide, helping them integrate sustainable practices into their operations. Earth Day serves as an annual inspiration for us to remind everyone of the crucial role that sustainability plays in preserving our planet for future generations.
In light of Earth Day, we want to highlight the array of services we offer to help make your events more sustainable:
CONSULTANCY & RESEARCH
We offer consultancy to analyse existing actions and operations, develop and implement sustainability action plans, advise and recommend sustainable solutions, and provide tools for decision-making. Examples include:
Policy development
Sustainability Action Planning & Implementation
Recommendations for Sustainable Solutions
Environmental impact Assessment
CO2 Analysis and Reporting
Life Cycle Analysis
Biodiversity Impact Assessment
Data Gathering and Documentation
Research
In-house Training
Training & Accreditation
AGF has developed this course drawing upon the last 18 years of experience in assessing festivals and events around the world. Training focuses on the key operational issues of events which create an impact on the environment developing the knowledge and skills of participants to undertake environmental assessments or simply to improve their understanding.
The next Assessor Training: Oxford May 9th and 10th
We are delighted to be running our next in-person Assessor Training in Oxford hosted by Oxford Brookes University.
This 2-day intensive course has even developed drawing upon A Greener Future’s 18 years as industry leaders helping events around the world to become more sustainable.
The course is designed to take participants through key environmental impacts created by events, current solutions and good practice.
The training is for event professionals, local authorities, and academics as well those wishing to become Assessors for AGF.
For more information contact: teresa@agreenerfuture.com
BIODIVERSITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
AGF is here to assist you in assessing, measuring and mitigating the potential impacts of your Festival or Event on the biodiversity of your site and in the surrounding area. This entails looking at the existing state of biodiversity at the location selected for the event, and assessing if there are any negative impacts to the biodiversity associated with the event that will need to be mitigated prior to the event taking place.
Additionally, we can help to identify whether there are any specific issues already facing the biodiversity in the area, and recommend actions that you can take to leave a positive and long lasting impact on the biodiversity and the local community after your event.
SUSTAINABILITY DIAGNOSIS
The sustainability diagnosis provides organisations, events and venues with a measure of their current sustainability performance, with recommendations for improvements.
The diagnosis includes a carbon footprint analysis with recommendations for emission reductions, as well as biodiversity and social impacts.
Based on the AGF Certification Framework, the Sustainability Diagnosis is the first step towards becoming certified to the AGF gold standard.
CO2 AND NET ZERO SERVICES
AGF provides Carbon Footprint and Net Zero Consulting: Understanding, Quantifying, and Reducing Your Carbon Emissions. Understanding the amount of GHG emitted as a result of your activities or the events you organise will enable you to measure your own impact and impact across the supply chain, identify key areas for improvement, and develop long term Net Zero and emissions reduction strategies
Earth Day Special: Explore Sustainability with the GEI15 Video Collection!
In honour of Earth Day, we're delighted to share a special treat with you: the full playlist of GEI15 recordings. Each panel in this collection offers unique insights and perspectives on sustainability, environmental stewardship and the urgent need for action to protect our planet. From "The Creative Climate Communication" to "Adapting To A New Climate" these panels and presentations showcase innovative solutions, inspiring stories, and thought-provoking discussions that highlight the importance of sustainability in today's world. So, grab your eco snack and get ready to be inspired, as we celebrate Earth Day and renew our commitment to building a more sustainable future for all.
To kick off the collection, here's the first video: "Moving Forward Sustainability Theory, Research and Practice." This panel discussion was part of GEI15, hosted by the Association of Event Management Educators (AEME), bringing together a panel of leading event and sustainability researchers from across the UK to discuss the current and future direction of event and sustainability research.
As we wrap up, let's take a moment to send our best wishes to Mother Earth. May she thrive and flourish, supported by our ongoing commitment to sustainability. Together, we can make every event a step towards a greener, more sustainable future. Reach out to AGF today, and let's work together to celebrate Earth Day not just today, but every day of the year!
Wishing you a greener future ahead! - AGF Team
