APRIL | THE ANATOMY OF…
Event organiser priorities
Waste
Energy
Waste
80%
Energy use
monitor fuel use
40%
Travel
engaged with supplier to
increase efficiency
Of those using biofuel most are using
waste-derived fuels
Top 5 NEW things festivals have implemented in 2018:
• Worked with our suppliers to look at how they can
help us improve sustainability
• Made public our environmental policy
• Promoted sustainable travel options
• Have a plan in place to manage energy more
efficiently
• Joined a project or used a consultant
Barriers to implementing initiatives
Cost of
implementation
Inability of
contractors
to deliver
73%
20%
checked and verified where
their waste is going
have Grid connection
on green tariff
Travel
50%
offering dedicated coaches
and promoting car share
58%
offer carbon balancing to
audiences or intend to
communicate about sustainable
travel to audiences but fewer to
artists (61%) or suppliers (42%)
88%
Lack of time as a
resource within
organisation
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