Who we are
EcoEvents was established in 2007 as a direct response to the events, travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors and their suppliers requiring support in the implementation of sustainability principles and practices. Due to our success and versatile programmes of support, our services are now being effectively used by the public sector (Local Authorities) and service and product suppliers.
Our industry expertise includes globally renowned sustainability consultants and professional event managers with over 45 years combined experience in travel & tourism, hospitality and events together with specialists in communications and psychology. This means that we are in a unique position to ensure effective team engagement, facilitate any necessary change management and deliver pragmatic benefit-driven solutions that can be measured and verified.
We have been involved in the development of environmental management systems since the First Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Our team’s experience includes chairing the technical committee that wrote BS7750 (now the well established ISO14001), helping companies in over 50 countries around to world to become more sustainable and being the first consultancy to effectively combine the new BS8901 with ISO14001 to achieve accredited Certification.
How we can help
We have developed a flexible and user-friendly range of services from our experience of client’s requirements. These services can be used separately or together as necessary. By clicking on the links below you can find out what is best suited to your needs. Alternatively contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
What is sustainability?
Sustainability is not a gimmick or a buzz word. The most successful businesses plan for sustainable long term success by making sure they are operating at a level which ensures the effective management of economic, social and environmental issues. Adopting such practices means that risks are reduced, legal compliance is maintained, resources are carefully managed, and stakeholder expectations are met resulting in tangible benefits. Sustainable development is an essential requirement and needs to be taken seriously if your organisation is to position itself to meet the changing demands of an increasingly environmentally-sensitive business world.
Why it is relevant to you
In today’s economic climate, organisations need to manage many facets: financial, employment, business development, marketing, client retention, being competitive etc. Often legal compliance is not understood and environmental impacts are overlooked with the implementation of any controls perceived as unnecessary or too costly. This couldn’t be further from the truth. By implementing sustainable practices you can drive down costs, reduce environmental impacts and enhance your organisations image meaning you can stand up to scrutiny, knowing you have met your chosen objectives. It is a fact that many clients across all industry sectors now require independent verification of sustainability performance, such as EcoCheck or certification to ISO14001 and/or BS8901.
Sustainable development is the key to ensuring your businesses long term success. If a business is not sustainable it has a limited life