{"id":8369,"date":"2019-05-31T14:54:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T14:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/?page_id=8369"},"modified":"2026-03-09T09:11:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T09:11:30","slug":"sustainable-events-at-the-university-of-reading","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/get-involved\/sustainable-events-at-the-university-of-reading\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Event Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sustainable Events at the University of Reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Create events that minimise environmental impact while delivering an exceptional experience for your attendees.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re organising a small meeting, workshop or large conference, the choices you make - from catering and travel to waste and energy - can significantly reduce carbon emissions and resource use. This guide provides practical steps and tools to help you plan events that are both successful and environmentally responsible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sustainable Events Checklist<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Planning sustainably is easiest when you think ahead - but we know event planning timelines can vary.<\/p>\n

If you're short on time<\/strong>, use our Sustainable Events Checklist<\/strong> for a quick, practical overview of the key actions to take.<\/p>\n

If you have more time to plan<\/strong>, explore the full Sustainable Events Guide below<\/strong>, which provides detailed explanations, tips, and additional actions to help you maximise your event\u2019s positive impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Promote Your Sustainable Event<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Clear communication helps attendees understand what you\u2019re doing and how they can contribute. We\u2019ve created ready-to-use sustainability messaging<\/strong> that you can copy and adapt for:<\/p>\n