Environmentally Sustainable Event Planning & Carbon Neutral Events

Sustainable Event Management Agency

Icon Event Solutions is pioneering sustainability in the event space.
1. Environmental Sustainability Reduce your Carbon Footprint. When we at Icon, talk about Going Green, the ultimate aim is to make our actions sustainable – using less of everything now so that it lasts longer and choosing to use products, suppliers or procedures that have less of an impact on the planet. We want to contribute to the Community in which we operate and encourage those who partner with us to do the same. Where possible, we aim to produce Carbon Neutral Events. We collaborate with our clients, suppliers, venues and partners developing sustainable event management processes and implementing initiatives to make a greener event, establishing new benchmarks for the event planning industry. Icon Event Solutions have procured and maintain 1500 hectares of Natural Forest in Northern NSW. Carbon Offsetting We choose to work with suppliers who engage in environmentally responsible practices. Our Green Events Guidelines assist us in minimising the Environmental impact of Your Events. This covers the areas of: Venue Selection Power and Water Consumption at Venues Travel/Transport Waste management Marketing and Communication materials Caterer Selection and Menu Choices Potential benefits to your business of running greener events: Cost savings by reducing waste Increasing corporate and brand reputation Improving quality and efficiency The flow on effects of exhibiting environmental leadership Provides additional marketing opportunities There are four basic rules you can apply to start your environmentally sustainable or green event: REDUCE – use as little as possible if you do need it. RE-USE – don’t throw it away! REPLACE – with greener options whenever possible. NEUTRALISE – What's your carbon footprint? Please feel free to download our Green Events Guidelines for more detail. 2. Social Responsibility Supporting the Community in which we live! Icon Events have selected a number of Community partners and provide services and revenue for them. We give our Community partners the opportunity to present at these events. Corporate Events provide a fantastic opportunity to promote Community awareness within your organization. An opportunity exists to involve the Charity of your choice in your next Event! The only imprint we wish to leave behind is a Smile!