Conference Care has again demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by achieving re-certification for the Greengage ECOsmart award for 2024.
The recognition marks another milestone for the venue-finding and event management agency, which first received the certification in 2021. The East Midlands-based company also became B Corp-certified in March this year.
Achieving the Greengage ECOsmart certification involves a rigorous process, examining both the impact businesses have on the climate and the risks climate change poses to business operations.
Pauline Beattie (pictured), sales director at Conference Care, said: “Being recognised as a sustainable conference and events agency means we can collaborate with other like-minded organisations. It’s great to be part of the ECOsmart community, sharing best practices and learning from each other.”
Beattie also highlighted the agency’s ongoing efforts to enhance its sustainability initiatives: “Our biggest takeaway from this award is that while we are providing sustainable solutions for our customers, there is more we can do within our offices. We’ve been exploring various sustainable schemes to implement and have gained valuable insights on the threats climate change poses to us.”
Judith Dix, sustainability specialist at Conference Care, underscored the importance of continuous improvement: “As our team grows, we must stay ahead in sustainability within our building. Balancing this with our journey to net zero is our biggest challenge. Additionally, we are committed to supporting our customers in monitoring and measuring their carbon footprint as they navigate upcoming changes in event planning.”
Dix also noted a significant industry shift towards inclusivity and climate resilience: “There’s a massive shift towards making events more inclusive for people with accessibility needs. We’re already seeing extreme weather disrupt events, so planning for these factors is crucial in our venue finding and event management.”
Andrew Perolls, CEO of Greengage, said “Conference Care was the first UK agency to receive ECOsmart certification in 2021. We are impressed with their continual progress and how they have embedded sustainability into the company’s DNA.”
Conference Care provides a range of services including digital solutions, congress management, accommodation, and Carbon Consultancy—a tool that measures and helps reduce event carbon footprints.
