ExCeL London has announced a collaboration with industry body isla to offer the TRACE platform to event organisers – becoming the first UK venue to do so.
The platform has been designed to report on the environmental impact of an event’s lifecycle, it will be available as an additional service for any event hosted at ExCeL London.
Natalie Sykes, sustainability manager, ExCeL London said: “As an industry, we know we need to change from the make/break/dispose mentality when it comes to staging events and move to a circular approach.
“However, to be able to do this, you need to fully understand and measure your event’s existing carbon footprint, so you can then determine where you can make the greatest impact. This is where TRACE comes in and we’re delighted to be working alongside experts isla to play our part in helping to inform and inspire the events sector to make sustainable choices.”
The new partnership will also see ExCeL become a member of isla, becoming amongst the first UK venues to have signed up.
Toni Griggs, growth lead, isla, added: “Whether you organise events in-house or with third parties, or are an agency or exhibition organiser, TRACE helps you understand your impact quicker.
“All of us at isla know how time-strapped any event team is, so with TRACE we can help simplify carbon and waste reporting and help them take that first step to positive change.”
