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REGULARS
6 Bigger Picture
How the Commonwealth Games ’ Birmingham Ceremonies team used real-time carbon footprint calculation technology to ensure sustainability was embedded in every aspect of the events ’ creation .
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66 In The Spotlight
DF Concerts & Events sustainability coordinator Kevin Mackay provides his perspective on the key environmental challenges and what ’ s being done on the ground to tackle them .
FEATURES
16 Coldplay ’ s spheres of influence
Coldplay ’ s sustainability team take Access behind the scenes of the band ’ s world stadium tour to see how the innovative steps taken are successfully helping achieve the goal of reducing emissions by 50 %.
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22 Tools for greener events
Access explores the freely available and easy to use tools and guides available to help organisers of events of all sizes take their first steps toward a greener future .
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Silverstone Circuits MD Stuart Pringle reveals the steps being taken to reduce the environmental footprint of the British Grand Prix .
39 The O2 arena at 15
Fifteen years after The O2 ’ s arrival sent shockwaves through the UK live events industry , Access explores the venue ’ s evolution and AEG ’ s plans for its future .
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