What makes Reset Connect London a sustainable event?
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. Here’s how we lead the way:
- Venue: ExCeL London is a carbon-neutral venue powered by 100% renewable electricity
- Low/No emission suppliers: We work with suppliers with minimal emissions, reusable materials, digital options and eco-friendly designs and are part of the Better Stand Initiative
- Travelling and carbon offsetting: We promote eco-friendly travel choices, help visitors to calculate their carbon footprint and offset unavoidable emissions through our partnership with Treeapp
- Social impact: Our content helps businesses create a positive impact
- Attendee contributions & waste reduction: We encourage the use of public transport and waste minimisationCertification & Ethics: We are currently carbon neutral and have signed up for the Net Zero Carbon Event Pledge
At Reset Connect, we are dedicated to educating and uniting businesses and industries to transition towards a more sustainable model as we move towards net-zero.
This means doing our part too.
Measures taken for 2024
Venue
We chose ExCeL, London as a carbon-neutral certified venue running on 100% renewable electricity. They offset the gas, fuel, waste and water for us. They have operated a zero-waste-to-landfill policy for over a decade and house the UK’s largest commercial wormery to compost food waste.
Low/No Emission Suppliers
All suppliers have been chosen for zero or minimal emissions by using reusable stands, furniture, living floral features, digital over print, removing carpet on areas with low dwell times. All materials are reusable, compostable or recyclable.
Travelling and Offsetting
We make every effort to minimise our environmental impact by reducing our emissions as much as possible. For any emissions that cannot be mitigated, we are compensating through investment in carbon capture and removal projects.
Social Impact
With all content aimed at helping businesses obtain the tools and insights they need to create a positive impact within their organisations, this also serves as a social impact contribution for Reset Connect. We are currently looking at how best to measure this impact.
Treeapp Partnership
We have partnered with Treeapp, one of the UK's leading tree planting organisations, to further our commitment to sustainability. With operations spanning over 17 countries, Treeapp has planted millions of trees in collaboration with over 1,000 esteemed partners and over 100,000 app users.
Treeapp operates tree planting sites across South America, Africa, Asia, the UK, Europe and North America. With a rich diversity of over 250 tree species, their projects are centered around fostering biodiversity and ecological vitality. They take great care in ensuring a sustainable approach in all their locations, mapping each of their projects to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We planted 7,500 trees in Tanzania, Madagascar and Kenya through Treeapp. That's equivalent to planting more than 1 tree for each of our attendees at the 2024 event.
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Better Stands Initiative
We are proud to be part of the Better Stands Initiative, an industry pilot programme aimed at ensuring all core elements of exhibitor stands are reusable. This initiative significantly enhances the sustainability of the exhibitor experience by:
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Eliminating Disposable Stands: Traditionally, many stands are constructed from poor quality raw materials, used once, and then sent to landfill. The Better Stands Initiative seeks to put an end to this wasteful practice.
- Promoting Reusability: By focusing on reusable stands, we improve the ease and safety of constructing stands, while drastically reducing waste and environmental impact.
Defining a Better Stand: Stands are categorised based on the reusability and recyclability of their elements. A stand failing to meet the bronze level criteria is classified as disposable.
Our suppliers
We use suppliers with minimal emissions, reusable materials, digital options and eco-friendly designs.
Whitespace - Stand builder
- Gold Standard: Whitespace sets the gold standard on Better Stands initiative, demonstrating excellence in sustainability and innovative design
Thorns - Furniture
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Multi-use furniture: All furniture provided by Thorns is used at least 50-100 times in its lifetime, significantly reducing waste.
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Eco-friendly packaging: Uses water-soluble packaging, minimising environmental impact.
Immersive AV - Tech equipment
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Long-lasting AV equipment: Screens and AV equipment are used over 100 times, promoting longevity and reducing waste.
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Circular Economy Model: By keeping products in use and ensuring they are reused, Immersive AV supports a circular economy model, making them a sustainable choice for events.
Find out more about our 2024 exhibitors, partners & sponsors
Certification & Ethics
Green Circle Solutions
Last year’s event was verified as carbon neutral by Green Circle Solutions.
This year, we have partnered with Green Circle Solutions to provide all our participants with the opportunity to assess their carbon footprints. It allowed our attendees to understand the environmental impact of their activities, helping them make more informed choices.
Net Zero Carbon Events
We have signed the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge, committing to net-zero by 2050.
In line with the pledge, Reset Connect is dedicated to support the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, reducing total global GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and actively promoting and supporting industry initiatives across the entire value chain.
LCAW Ethos
To align with the ethos of London Climate Action Week, Reset Connect follows the following ethical guidelines:
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No sponsorship or direct financial support will be provided to businesses, organisations or groups that oppose the need for climate action and a net zero future.
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Embracing the rich vibrancy and diversity of London and its communities and ensuring climate action brings people together, emphasising climate justice, humanity and equality
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No financial sponsorship by fossil fuel companies or companies that undermine climate ambition
“At Reset Connect, our commitment to sustainability goes beyond organising events - we actively contribute to the transition towards a net-zero future. By partnering with Treeapp, choosing a carbon-neutral venue like ExCeL London and implementing eco-friendly practices with Better Stands, we can support the transition towards reusable event structures and drive sustainable change within the events industry. As a conscious event organiser, these initiatives align seamlessly with our commitment to environmental responsibility & our role in guiding our stakeholders in adapting to sustainable practices. Together, we can build a more sustainable future.”
Duncan Reid
CEO & Co-Founder, Reset Connect London