Driving environmental & social change in the events industry
Green Events is working towards a resilient ecosystem for the events of tomorrow. We accelerate the ecological and social transition through advisory services, impact programs, and education via this platform and various initiatives. We do this proactively or upon request from event organizers, professionals, brands, suppliers, national government, provinces, municipalities, and NGOs. Are you with us?
ADE Green 2024:
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ADE Green – the pioneering conference during Amsterdam Dance Event in October. The full-day schedule entails diverse workshops, panels, inspiring keynotes and short-format programs with artists, influential thought leaders and industry experts from renowned institutions and initiatives. To ensure you don’t miss out on program updates or reduced pre-sale tickets, we highly advise you to pre-register to ADE Green 2024!
Recent articles and industry updates
Transition to tap water at events – A step towards sustainability
At ADE Green, Dopper and Green Events introduced the “Tap water at clubs and festivals” model, a practical guide designed to help organisers take the next step towards future-proof events.
Vision 2025’s Chris Johnson on why a materials policy is key to sustainable waste management
Event organizers must prioritize sustainable material management early. Vision 2025 provides tools, including the Sustainable Materials and Waste Toolkit, to help festivals reduce waste, improve recycling, and manage materials efficiently.
Powerful Thinking Blog: Power Play 2024
Festivals and concerts adopted renewable energy solutions like battery storage, hydrogen power, and wind turbines, marking a major shift towards reducing carbon emissions and eliminating fossil fuel use.
Navigating CSRD: What the new EU Regulation Means for the Music Industry
For music festivals, venues, record labels, and other organizations in the music industry, the new EU directive presents both challenges and opportunities. Here’s what you can expect in the coming
Danish music festival NorthSide engages in largest afforestation project in region
NorthSide festival launches the region's largest afforestation project, creating a 10-hectare forest to boost biodiversity, protect groundwater, and offset carbon emissions in Aarhus, Denmark.
Building towards climate neutral festivals: The shift to zero-emission construction equipment
To achieve climate-neutral festivals, transitioning to zero-emission construction equipment is essential. This Circular Festivals article discusses the current state, the advantages and the challenges of switching to zero emission construction
Lower food & drink impacts by changing the behavior of the crowd
Festivals can significantly reduce the environmental impact of food and drinks by transforming food systems to sustainable options or influencing audience behavior through pricing, communication, and strategic menu design.
Embracing circularity: DGTL Festival’s approach to sustainability
DGTL Festival plays a pioneering role in the sustainable events industry – in this article, festival director Ellen Evers talks about their approach to embracing circularity.
