For the most part I think we’re past the notion that going green is a sacrifice. As environmentally friendly trends gain popularity, more and more green options are available. Since innovation is ideal in every business why not be environmentally friendly at the same time? Let’s consider two things in this blog post:
If you’re thinking of going green on your next event, venue is a great place to start. Classifications such as Eco-Key and Green Key will help you identify venues that have made a constructive effort to improve their environmental impact. You can follow the links above to dive deeper into the meaning of each classifcation.
Basically, you’re looking for venues that are consciously trying to reduce their environmental impact using efficient heating and cooling systems, low wattage lighting and water conservation. Ways of identifying these venues may include looking for…
Not only can you feel good about your decision to use a green venue, but you can convey the payoff to your attendees. Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, for example, has found that it pays to offer environmentially conscious venues:
Being able to convey a measurable reduction in each attendee’s carbon footprint allows you to spread the good feelings around. Saving the planet doesn’t happen by accident. Your event organizers and attendees have chosen to actively participate in a green initiative. With a measurable impact to convey to your audience post-event, you’re able to share a gift of corporate social responsibility that instills in people a sense of pride.
Originally posted on starshot.com