GECOP
NEXT STEPS FOR GREEN EVENTS CODE
GECOP was used at Eurosonic in January
Andrew Lansley provides an update on the progress and impact of the Green Events Code of Practice ( GECOP ) pilot project , launched last year , involving ten local authorities and 60 events
A
set of guidelines and standards designed to help event organisers minimise their environmental impact by implementing sustainable practices across various aspects of event planning , including energy usage , waste management , transportation , food sourcing , and overall event operations , GECOP is garnering interest way beyond
Andrew Lansley
the initial ten local authorities and 60 events that have used it .
Developed by industry sustainability campaign groups Vision for Event
Sustainability and Julie ’ s Bicycle , and launched at the Event Production Show in 2022 , the main aim of the code is to commit to a minimum of 50 % reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 ,
“ THE INTEREST IN THE TOOLKIT HAS BEEN PHENOMENAL .”
with specific targets set including a 50 % reduction in fossil fuel consumption at live events by 2025 ; a reduction of at least 30 % in meat and dairy consumption accessaa . co . uk 37