Sustainable Event Policy
Channel Islands Sustainability Conference
Our sustainable event policy, guided by the UN SDGs, ensures that the team, venues, sponsors, suppliers, and attendees are all on the same page regarding how we are planning to proceed with a sustainable conference.
We define sustainability as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This requires us to think about people, planet and prosperity for all.
1. We will offset the carbon emissions of travel for all speaker participants with high quality carbon offset purchase. Look at options for the reduction of on island travel and the reduction of connectivity travel.
2. Supporting the local community and local suppliers
We will use the conference in both islands to showcase local sustainability expertise and initiatives and showcase local suppliers. Source vegetarian options (no meat) where possible.
3. Provide eco-friendly & safe event transportation options
We will let our guests know that there will be limited on-site parking and give them a list of alternative ways to travel to the venue. e.g., bus, bike, car sharing and electric taxi service where available.
4. Maximise the speaker expertise for the benefit of the wider community.
We will make all efforts to provide access to speakers expertise on the day of the conference by:
- Ensure that between 5 and 10 tickets at each event are made available to key stakeholders and influencers within the public or third sector.
- Ensuring that 10 tickets at each event are available for 6th form students can attend as well as looking at the options for facilitating a separate talk in local schools with a visiting speaker.
- Ensure that those who may not have the funds to attend can access the expertise available.
5. Sustainable catering
We will request that the caterers aid our sustainability goals by sourcing seasonal, local food items, implementing a waste reduction plan, donating leftover food etc. We will provide water which is filtered on site on the tables.
6. Liaise with all event suppliers to apply waste hierarchy prioritisation.
Minimise as far as is possible the provision of event supplies. Where they are unavoidable, we will use sustainable event supplies that can be recycled, reused, up cycled, or composted.
7. Ensure equal gender representation on stage at each conference.
8. Minimise the use of paper by choosing digital alternatives
We will offer a tech-driven experience:
- Mobile ticketing.
- Digital table plan.
- Digital programme.
- Encourage attendees to take notes on their phones, laptops, or tablets.
- Add presenter to the website post event.
- Email post-event evaluation surveys.
9. Event venues
Handpicked Hotels are one of our event sponsors and have been chosen as event venues in Guernsey and Jersey. The organisers of the event commit to supporting the hotel management in considering the sustainability of their venues and operations as they relate to these events through the provision of pro-bono support.
10. Share successes
We will share details by writing a social media post, or creating a blog listing our successes, to inspire others to follow suit.