Impact is FUEL’s in-house sustainability initiative. This effort is being led by adedicated team who are passionately committed to making our events and our company as a whole more sustainable.

At FUEL, we believe a better future is built on conscious choices. Our industry is constantly evolving, and we’re committed to being at the forefront of that change. From the materials we use on-site to the practices in our office environment, we're focused on the smaller, more impactful details that drive real change.

This is an ongoing journey, but we are dedicated to making a tangible impact by setting clear goals, tracking our progress, and continually learning. When you work with us, you're not just getting a partner, you're joining a movement to make a positive and lasting difference.

FUEL’S SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT 2025

INTRODUCTION

At FUEL, we are committed to creating exceptional and impactful events while minimising our environmental footprint and maximising positive social and economic contributions. We recognise the importance of sustainability and are dedicated to integrating environmentally and socially responsible practices into all aspects of our operations and event management. We proactively seek and champion innovative sustainable solutions, materials, and practices within the events industry.

OUR COMMITMENT

Environmental Stewardship: Protecting the environment through responsible resource management, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and the minimisation of our carbon footprint.
Social Responsibility: Contributing positively to the communities where we operate, fostering diversity and inclusion, and ensuring our events are ethical, accessible, and respectful.
Economic Viability: Supporting local economies and promoting sustainable practices that offer long-term value to our clients and stakeholders
Continuous Improvement: Regularly reviewing and improving our sustainability performance against measurable objectives and targets, striving to exceed industry best practices.
Transparency: Communicating our sustainability efforts and progress to our clients, team, suppliers, and the wider community.

OUR KEY SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES

1. Waste Management

We aim to minimise waste generation by prioritising reduction, reuse, and recycling (following the waste hierarchy) in all our activities.
We will strive to eliminate problematic single-use plastics and opt for reusable, recyclable, or certified compostable alternatives.
We will implement effective waste segregation and recycling programs for events and within our office.
We will explore opportunities for food waste reduction through careful planning, composting partnerships, and donation of safe, surplus food where feasible.

2. Energy Efficiency & Carbon Reduction

We are committed to reducing energy consumption in our office and at events, and measuring our usage to identify further savings.
We will prioritise venues and suppliers that utilise renewable energy sources and implement energy-efficient technologies.
We will encourage energy-saving practices among our team and event attendees.
We commit to measuring and actively reducing our green house gas emissions (see Measurement & Reporting).

3. Sustainable Sourcing

We will prioritise the use of locally sourced, sustainable, and ethically produced goods and services whenever possible.
We will actively prioritise suppliers who demonstrate strong environmental and social practices.
We will favour materials made from recycled content or sustainably managed resources.
Prioritise rentals and reusable items over purchased materials.

4. Sustainable Transportation

We will promote sustainable transportation options, including public transport, shared mobility, cycling, and walking.
We will consider the location of venues to minimise travel distances and associated emissions.
We will optimise logistics and transportation for event materials and equipment to reduce our carbon footprint, which we will track as part of our overall emissions measurement.

5. Water Conservation

We will strive to conserve water in our office and encourage water-efficient practices at events.
We will opt for venues with water-saving fixtures and practices where available.

6. Community Engagement & Social Impact

We are committed to engaging with and supporting the local communities where our events take place.
We will seek opportunities to collaborate with local businesses, social enterprises, and community organisations.
We aim to create events that are inclusive and accessible to all participants.
We strive to foster diversity and inclusion both within our team and through our event casting, staffing, and supplier choices.

7. Digitalisation

We will adopt a digital-ﬁrst approach to reduce paper consumption in our communications, planning, marketing, and event materials.

8. Measurement and Reporting

We will establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure our sustainability progress.
We commit to tracking our operational and event-related carbon footprint as members of ISLA.
We will conduct an annual internal review of our sustainability performance against our KPIs and targets.

OUR GOALS

We are committed to setting ambitious and measurable targets. Our key goals include:

Achieve ISO 20121 certification for our sustainable event management system by Dec 2025.
Increase the use of the carbon emissions calculator service we oﬀer by 30%, meaning benchmarks for our clients to improve eﬀorts in following years.
Set our baseline carbon footprint to improve and develop for 2026.
Achieve a waste reduction rate (recycling, composting, reuse) of 30% for all managed events by 2026.
Streamline event spend with verified/preferred local (e.g., within20km) and/or sustainable suppliers.
Continuously improve employee training and achieve 90% participation rate in sustainability training annually.

EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT

We believe that the success of our sustainability policy depends on the active involvement of our entire team. We are committed to promoting a healthy and supportive work environment and will provide training and resources to ensure our employees understand their role and contribute effectively to our sustainability goals.

CLIENT COLLABORATION

We will work closely with our clients to understand their sustainability objectives and offer solutions and expert guidance that align with their values, contributing to more sustainable and impactful events together.

POLICY GOVERNANCE
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The Impact Sustainability team are responsible for implementing the sustainability policy and working towards the goals.

Our Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing the implementation, monitoring, and annual review of this Sustainability Policy and our progress towards achieving our goals.

REVIEW

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure its continued relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with best practices.