As sustainability becomes a growing concern around the world, the live events industry faces unique challenges. While many other industries have adopted sustainable practices, event organizers must contend with varying regulations, regional requirements and growing demand from sponsors and attendees for environmentally friendly solutions.
Live events such as festivals, sporting events, trade shows and concerts have a significant impact on the environment. Tourists are increasingly aware of this and demanding practical sustainability measures. Event organizers are now faced with the challenge of balancing environmental responsibility with delivering exceptional experiences.
Introducing the award-winning d&b SustainSymphony platform
Recognizing these challenges, d&b Group developed SustainSymphony, a platform designed to put sustainability and carbon neutrality at the heart of event planning. The platform provides tools to break down the barriers event organizers face when sourcing sustainable services. SustainSymphony was created to solve this problem and fill a gap in the market for eco-friendly activity options.
At an upcoming Sustainability Live event, d&b Group Global Sustainability Director Robert Trebus will introduce SustainSymphony to interested industry professionals. This is an opportunity to learn how the platform can help your organization integrate sustainability into your event strategy.
SustainSymphony: Redefining sustainable event planning
One of the main advantages of SustainSymphony is its accessibility. Its basic version is free, enabling companies of all sizes to engage in sustainable campaign management. This approach allows a wide range of users to explore sustainable solutions without financial commitment.
SustainSymphony provides event organizers with practical cloud-based tools to showcase their sustainability efforts. These tools include demonstrations of the functionality of CO2 Reduce, track reuse statistics, analyze travel impact and manage resources responsibly. The platform’s open supplier database enables organizers to find sustainable services and suppliers and verify their green credentials.
Existing venue sustainability certifications (such as ISO 20121:2024) can be integrated and displayed, giving sustainability managers confidence in their decisions. In its latest update, SustainSymphony also supports data collection and reporting based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations. The goals are clearly identified within the platform, making it easier for event organizers and users to monitor and track their contributions to the SDGs.
Another standout feature of the platform is its ability to generate comprehensive, feature-rich sustainability reports for each campaign. These reports enable organizers to document their sustainability efforts in detail, while providing analysis and performance ratings. The insights gained from these reports can serve as a valuable roadmap to guide organizers in continually improving sustainability practices for future events.
The software service also includes a comprehensive activity checklist to guide sustainability planning. Organizers can enter key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers related to their ESG goals, allowing them to track progress and improve supply chain management. This feature ensures that sustainability efforts are measurable and suppliers are held accountable, encouraging continuous improvement in sustainable activity management.
Sustainability in action: Shaping the future of events
The live events industry is at a critical juncture, with sustainability a major factor shaping its future. d&b SustainSymphony provides event organizers with the ideal solution to meet the growing demand for environmentally and socially responsible practices, helping them lead the industry in a more sustainable direction. To accelerate this change, d&b Group is offering the basic version of SustainSymphony for free – just sign up for a user account to get started.
Don’t miss Robert Trebus’s talk at Event Sustainability Live, taking place on November 21 at 10:40am in the ESL Theater, where you’ll have the chance to explore how SustainSymphony can support your sustainability efforts. Learn more about the platform’s capabilities, including how it can transform your campaign strategy. Join d&b Group’s Event Sustainability Live and become part of the movement shaping the future of sustainable events.
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