First Event Sustainability

Hosting amazing events shouldn’t cost the earth.

At First Event, we specialise in bringing people together, but we also recognise the environmental impact events can have. From travel and energy use to materials and waste, events contribute to carbon emissions and resource consumption.

That’s why sustainability is built into how we work. We’re committed to delivering eco-friendly events that reduce our environmental footprint while creating memorable, impactful experiences. We believe sustainability isn’t a trend,  it’s a responsibility. It’s about making smarter, more conscious choices. Choices that are better for people, kinder to the planet, and designed for the long term.

Whether it’s through our team, our clients, our supplier network or our wider community, we have the power to influence a more sustainable future for the events industry. This isn’t a box-ticking exercise it’s who we are. And we’re always looking for ways to do better.

Our Vision for Sustainable Events

We’ve always done things differently,  and that includes how we approach sustainable event management. We want to become a leading voice for sustainability in the events industry by pushing for meaningful, long-term change. We’re currently updating our sustainability strategy, which will launch later this year.

How We Plan Sustainable Events

We don’t just talk about sustainability, we take action.

Each time we work with a client, we have the chance to challenge traditional approaches and champion sustainable event planning. From the first briefing through to delivery, we integrate sustainable practices at every step.

We make sustainability part of every key decision, including:

• Event production and build
• Venue choice and transport emissions
• Balancing digital vs physical elements
• Materials, giveaways and signage
• Ethical food and drink sourcing

We aim to reduce environmental impact while enhancing the experience for attendees.

How We Plan Sustainable Events

We don’t just talk about sustainability, we take action.

Each time we work with a client, we have the chance to challenge traditional approaches and champion sustainable event planning. From the first briefing through to delivery, we integrate sustainable practices at every step.

We make sustainability part of every key decision, including:

• Event production and build
• Venue choice and transport emissions
• Balancing digital vs physical elements
• Materials, giveaways and signage
• Ethical food and drink sourcing

We aim to reduce environmental impact while enhancing the experience for attendees.

 Our Internal Sustainability Commitments

True sustainability goes beyond the environment. It’s also about how we treat people.

We prioritise:

1. Fair and ethical contracts across our supply chain
2. Staff wellbeing, inclusion, and development
3. Team-wide training on sustainability to build shared responsibility
4. Financially responsible, sustainable planning and delivery
5. We believe that building a responsible, future-focused business starts from within.

Get in Touch

Looking to host a sustainable event that delivers real impact,  for your audience and the planet? Let’s make it happen. Contact us to find out how we can help.

Our Sustainable Event Priorities

Creating greener events starts with how we work behind the scenes. Our team follows key sustainability principles to make every event more responsible and efficient.

We prioritise:

• Reusing materials and minimising waste
• Promoting recycling across all sites
• Choosing recycled or recyclable materials
• Safe disposal of electronics
• Reducing energy and water consumption
• Limiting pollution, emissions, and noise
• Sourcing locally to cut down on carbon footprint

Sustainable Supply Chain Partnerships

We collaborate with suppliers who share our sustainability values and help us bring low-impact events to life. Where possible, we support suppliers in improving their environmental credentials and we learn from those who are already leading the way. We’re currently reviewing and strengthening our procurement process to further align with our sustainable event goals, so we can make an even bigger impact together.