Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
At YOURGB, sustainability isn’t an afterthought – it’s at the heart of everything we do. As a B Corp-certified event design and production company, we are committed to creating exceptional experiences that are creative, memorable, and responsible. From reducing carbon emissions to championing ethical sourcing, we work to ensure every event we deliver has a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.
YOURGB CARBON MANAGEMENT SERVICE
At YOURGB, we take a science-led approach to understanding and reducing the environmental impact of every event. Using our Event Carbon Calculator, developed in collaboration with scientists at Carbon Footprint Ltd, we measure the carbon emissions associated with each activation in real time.
From the earliest planning stages, we work closely with clients to show how choices influence carbon output, offering innovative, lower-impact solutions wherever possible. Our aim is not just to measure, but to reduce emissions end-to-end by embedding sustainability into every decision.
Our calculations cover all key factors, including venue energy use, travel, catering, materials, transportation, accommodation, and even the digital footprint of virtual or hybrid audiences.
For any unavoidable emissions, we provide responsible carbon investment options, supporting initiatives such as carbon capture and removal, ocean plastic removal, and plastic upcycling, ensuring that every event contributes positively to the planet.
YOURGB ARE CARBON FOCUSSED
We actively reduce our team’s carbon footprint through sustainable choices, guided by our internal policy and best practices.Our goal is to lower our per-person emissions year on year, and so far, we are on track to meet our targets. All our efforts are measured and audited by the science-led organisation Carbon Footprint Ltd, ensuring transparency and accountability.Beyond our own operations, we champion sustainability across the events industry, encouraging positive behaviour change throughout our supply chain. We are fully committed to doing everything possible to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
Measurable Impact
At YOURGB, we don’t just talk about sustainability – we measure it, track it, and improve it. Since last year, our focus on reducing environmental impact has delivered tangible results:
Overall Energy Use: ↓19.68%
Electricity Use: ↓9.29%
Gas Use: ↓22.27%
These reductions reflect our commitment to responsible operations, smarter energy management, and continuous improvement across our business. Every step we take brings us closer to our goal of Net Zero by 2050.
YOURGB Carbon Day to Day
We Optimise Energy Consumption
We’re working with an energy provider who is on a mission to make the world’s power 100% green, as quickly as possible.
We’ve switched to LED lighting & turn lights OFF when we don’t need them ON.
We utilise our thermostat and set our programs to adjust heating and cooling based on occupancy and time of day.
We Reduce Paper Consumption
We promote paperless communication and encourage digital communication, document sharing to minimise paper use.
Where we do have to use it, it’s fully recycled and/or seeded – so it can be planted and grow.
We utilise reusable notebooks and stationery and avoid single-use products.
When we need to print, it’s double-sided.
We Manage Waste Generation
We’ve implemented composting to run our food scraps and other organic waste for recycling.
We go to huge efforts to recycle and separate our waste – we provide clearly labelled recycling bins for various types of waste, including paper, plastics, and glass.
We Only Buy Sustainable Office Products
We opt for recycled paper, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and compostable utensils to reduce environmental impact.
We have eliminated single use plastics.
We Promote Sustainable Transportation
We encourage biking and walking – not cars – within a 30 (or 1.5km) minute walk.
Where transport is necessary, we push public transport.
Where public transport won’t work, we opt for electric vehicles, and we share cars.
When travelling further afield our first option is train over flying, wherever possible.
We Inspire Our Team
We educate and engage our team via Climate Fresk Inductions.
We live by our YOURGB Environmental Team Guidelines.
We encourage team participation and we reward engagement.
So what does actually contribute to our environmental impact? While this can be uncomfortable to talk about, the planet can’t afford us shying away from it. So here are the key elements we recognise as contributing to our environmental impact:
Carbon emissions
Most of our activities - from our office energy to travelling for events - produce carbon emissions. Those emissions accumulate in the atmosphere and contribute to increased temperatures, extreme weather and other issues linked to climate change.
Non-renewable materials
In the world where digital technologies are often at the forefront of sustainability efforts, it is easy to forget that all our gadgets - from phones through tablets to laptops - are filled with precious non-renewable minerals, mining of which seriously disrupts the environment.
Waste material
While serious efforts are being made to boost reusing and recycling of old materials in our operations, we still generate non-recyclable waste. Such waste is difficult to process and often ends up in landfills in developing countries, to the detriment of local communities and wildlife.
For a full outline of our sustainability efforts, please have a read through our environmental policy below.
