Leading provider dedicated to innovative responsible and sustainable event solutions, event:decision has partnered with a destination in a world-first to promote responsible event practices across the UK region.
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, on behalf of Destination North East England, announce the partnership with event:decision as part of a regional drive to support the visitor economy’s regenerative journey which seeks to prioritise decarbonisation, local supply chain innovation, investment in people and places, connecting communities, and the restoration of nature, landscapes, culture and heritage.
Through the partnership, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau and event:decision are creating a bespoke version of the Impact: Responsible Event Review digital platform to provide event organisers with unique advice on how to improve the sustainability and social impact of their event in North East England.
The digital tool provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating sustainability of events beyond just carbon footprints. It will allow event organisers, who bring their event to the North East of England, to benchmark their event and compare its impact to industry averages.
Organisers will be able to input information about their event and receive information including pointers toward how to partner with local colleges and universities to offer student volunteering opportunities, information about local food donation programmes, delegate volunteering opportunities or advice on offsetting their carbon emissions in the region.
Caroline Reed, Senior Manager of Business Events at NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, said:
“We’re delighted to be the first global destination to take advantage of Impact: Responsible Event Reporting, giving our event partners a great understanding of the impact of their events in North East England, how our offering compares to other destinations, as well as direct access to a local, sustainable supply-chain.”
Matt Grey, CEO at event:decision, said:
“We are excited to partner with NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau to champion responsible event practices in the region.
“Together, we aim to demonstrate the destination’s ability to deliver not only memorable, but responsible and sustainable experiences that benefit both organisers and the local community.”
The partnership between event:decision and NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau marks a significant step towards a more sustainable future for events in North East England, setting a new standard for responsible event management across the UK and beyond.
