Creating a Sustainable Future for Events
The Society for Sustainable Events (SFSE) is dedicated to transforming the events industry by promoting sustainable, inclusive, and meaningful practices. We believe that events should not only bring people together, but also drive positive environmental, societal, and economic change.
Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, we offer event professionals the resources and knowledge to integrate sustainability into their work. Whether you’re an organizer, a venue, or an industry partner, we provide guidance and a community of like-minded professionals committed to making a difference.
Driving Sustainability in Events
At SFSE, our mission is to advocate and educate in the events industry. We aim to achieve this by fostering sustainable, inclusive, and economically responsible practices. We believe that events should inspire, connect, and leave a lasting positive impact on the industry, society, and the environment.
Our Vision
A future where all events are designed with sustainability at their core. This means preserving our natural environment, embracing social inclusivity, and supporting a thriving economy.
Our Values
Sustainability Leadership & Responsibility
Event organizers and suppliers share the responsibility of implementing and communicating sustainable practices, aiming for all stakeholders to contribute to positive change. We believe in shared responsibility, ensuring that sustainability is not just a goal but a standard upheld across all stakeholders.
Environmental Best Practices
Sustainable events prioritize resource conservation, waste management, carbon reduction and management, sustainable procurement, and biodiversity preservation.
Social Impact & Well-being
Sustainability goes beyond the environment. We champion human rights, inclusivity, community engagement, respect for culture, labour practices, safety, security, health and well-being.
Economic Viability
Sustainability and thriving economic practices are interconnected. We promote collaboration and partnerships (including with local small and medium enterprises -SMEs) to ensure stakeholder engagement, equitable economic impact, transparency and responsible governance.
We are not only committed to endorsing these values for sustainable events but we aim to integrate these practices into your events.
How we achieve this
– Provide event professionals with valuable knowledge and resources to integrate sustainability into their events.
– Support industry-wide sustainability efforts and encourage best practices.
– Collaborate with stakeholders to implement real-world eco-friendly initiatives.
– Foster a network of professionals dedicated to sustainable event planning.
