1. Select an eco-friendly venue

Just like responsible business travel, to organise eco-responsible events, it’s important to bank on accessible venues that are themselves mindful of their carbon footprint. Also choose a venue that is accessible – if possible – by public transport. If you need to use the car, encourage car-sharing and short journeys. More and more towns are developing environmentally-friendly infrastructures.

2. Don’t neglect waste management

Waste is a key issue at corporate events. Our advice? Opt for reusable and recyclable materials, to reduce the number of disposable options as much as possible. You can also encourage selective sorting by providing appropriate bins in sufficient quantities. To do this, choose service providers who specialise in eco-responsible events and offer appropriate solutions.

3. Choose sustainable food for your eco-responsible events

Because eco-responsibility also goes through the plate, if you offer a catering service, opt for organic, local and seasonal choices. For example, carrot appetizers are more responsible than foie gras burgers. Prevent food waste as much as possible by informing your staff. And to ensure that the event remains responsible, once again think about avoiding plastic waste, by proposing alternatives such as water bottles or reusable cups, for example.

4. Focus on responsible communication

To communicate in 2024, forget the traditional flyers and leaflets! And no more e-mails that nobody answers. Today, the solution is simple: we dematerialise communications and transmit information by creating applications (with YourDay, for example!). It’s no scoop that repetitive emailing is not eco-responsible and requires a substantial workload.

5.Choose renewable energy

For all your eco-responsible events, opt for renewable energy sources for your power supply.More and more buildings hosting corporate events are adapting to these environmental constraints.In addition, make it a priority to recycle decoration materials and equipment, in order to reduce resource consumption.

With these five tips, there’s no excuse not to look into these little extras that will make all the difference in organising eco-responsible events!