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MARCH | IN FOCUS It's show time! annually 25,800 F ive years on from the first edition, the new 126 page report, which has been crowdfunded by the industry, gives an insight into sector sustainability, and reflects the progress made in technologies, materials and operational practices to reduce environmental impacts. Its main chapters, authored by experts in their own fields cover Governance, Resources and Waste, Water, Food, Energy, Travel and Transport. The report also marks the launch of the new on-line ‘Knowledge Hub’, www. vision2025.org.uk, a free-to-access resource that will feature case studies, briefings and a supplier directory. More than 100 festivals and events have made the Vision:2025 pledge and more than sixty suppliers have supported the report. Chris Johnson, Powerful Thinking / Vision2025 chair states: “After a decade of the Powerful Thinking industry steering group, this is a significant step in the journey. The industry has now come together around a vision, crowdfunded world-leading resources to inspire meaningful action. The report is a call to action, what-ever people and organisations have done to date – the time act to tackle the climate crisis is now.” Alison Tickell, CEO and founder of Julies Bicycle, the charity behind Powerful Thinking and Vision 2025 added: "Living within the generous boundaries of our planet's ecosystems is now the only job in hand. As a creative and events collective, we can bring inspiration and community to this task." Visit www.vision.org.uk to download the Show Must Go On report 184.5m The Second Edition festival and outdoor event sustainability report ‘The Show Must Go On’ has been revealed, with the latest industry figures, trends and practices 4.9M 0.5L UK music festival goers annually Diesel used per person per day equating to 7m litres of fuel used by the UK festival industry annially 11