What does sustainability mean in the context of events?

Sustainability has become a major topic in many areas of our lives - including the events sector. Did you know that up to 600,000 tonnes of waste are produced every year by events in Germany alone? Whether you are organising a small local event or a large festival, our tips will help you plan more sustainably. Every event can have a significant environmental impact - from the amount of waste and energy consumption to the impact of participants travelling to and from the event. This is why it is becoming increasingly important to organise events in such a way that they are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. But what exactly does sustainability mean in the context of events?

Make your event environmentally friendly - here's how!

Party responsibly: ecological sustainability at events 🌍

The focus here is reducing the negative effects on the environment. This can be achieved through various measures, such as:

Waste management: avoiding single-use plastic and using reusable or recyclable materials. Waste separation and avoidance as well as digital invitations and tickets instead of paper help to reduce the ecological footprint.

Catering: Regional and seasonal food, vegan and vegetarian menus and the use of reusable containers instead of disposable plastics are important factors in reducing the environmental damage of catering.

Mobility: Travelling to and from the event often has the biggest carbon footprint. Sustainable mobility concepts such as shuttle buses, carpooling or the use of public transport can significantly reduce emissions.
 

Celebrating with compassion: social sustainability at events 💚

A sustainable event not only means protecting the environment, but also honouring the people involved.For us, this includes, for example:

Accessibility: A sustainable event should be accessible to all people, regardless of physical limitations. This means providing barrier-free access, inclusive communication and offers for different needs.

Fair working conditions: The people working behind the scenes - from planning to execution - should be fairly compensated and work under good working conditions.

Engaging the local community: Involving local service providers, artists or producers not only supports the local economy, but also strengthens the connection to the community.
 

Celebrating with foresight: How events can be economically sustainable 🔭

In addition to ecological and social aspects, economic sustainability must not be neglected. An event must be financially viable in order to be successful in the long term, but without being at the expense of the environment or society. You can achieve this amongst other things by:

Conserving resources: Conserving resources: Unnecessary costs can be avoided through planning with foresight and using resources purposefully. This applies, for example, to the use of digital tools for organisation or catering.

Long-lasting investments: Instead of buying new event supplies such as decorations or equipment every year, it is more sustainable to rely on reusable products. This saves money in the long term and also protects the environment.

Collaborations and partnerships: Working with sustainable companies or sponsors may not only reduce the costs but also enhance the image of the event.

Sustainability means getting creative and making a big impact with small actions. It requires a holistic change of thinking, taking into account ecological, social and economic aspects. With Eventfrog, you can organise your events completely digitally and plan them down to the last detail. We offer you the opportunity to take the first step towards an environmentally friendly and responsible future for events.