Case studies

Case study: Brighton & Hove City Council
Brighton & Hove City Council is committed to becoming the first local authority to achieve both ISO14001 and BS8901 for their events and venues management and are well on route to meeting their goal having retained EcoEvents to work in collaboration with their team.

“Working on the two environmental standards in combination for both our venues and events will ensure that we are taking a comprehensive approach to environmental management in this service. As the City Council faces tough economic years ahead it is essential that it remains ahead of the game as a venue for both conferences and outdoor events and is able to confidently meet the increasing sustainability demands clients so often request, and expect Brighton & Hove to offer. Achieving these standards means performing well in all areas – environmental, social and economic – and will certainly help to ensure we are meeting this level right across the organisation.” – Councillor Ayas Fallon-Khan, Deputy Leader, Brighton & Hove City Council.

Case study: Drpgroup
Drpgroup is an integrated full-service communications agency, designing and producing communications solutions globally. In January this year they became the first communication and events agency in the world to achieve accredited certification against the combined ISO14001 and BS8901. Achieving these certifications will ensure measurable bottom line benefits for the group. drpgroup’s success in achieving these certifications sends out a message that positive change in the events, meetings and conferences industry is achievable with sufficient dedication.

Dale Parmenter, drpgroup managing director commented on this achievement: “Without a doubt, sustainability is one of the most important challenges our industry faces. As the recession comes to an end and businesses begin to focus on the bigger picture again, sustainability will not only start to become as important as Health and Safety is, but it will get to the stage where businesses will need to account for their environmental impacts in much the same way as they are required to meet their fiscal responsibilities. Above all, we as an industry have a moral obligation to reduce any damaging effects to the environment our operations may cause. This certification is great news for the future of the drpgroup”.