Lambeth

Green Events Guide

2020–2025

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CONTENTS

Introduction 2
Practical ways to reduce your environmental impact
Energy 3
Waste 4
Water and grey water 6
Food and drink 7
Management and procurement 9
Transport 10
Promotion 11
Indoor events: Lambeth Town Hall and council buildings 12
The future of this guide: celebrating your efforts 14
Useful links and resources 15
Useful contacts 16

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Introduction
The organisation, delivery and legacy of all events How to use this guide
involve some form of environmental impact. Some of
these impacts are explicit, like land use and waste. This guide provides advice on how to manage and
Others are more subtle, for example the carbon run your event sustainably. It outlines some simple
emissions created by sourcing and consuming food steps that you should take to reduce the impacts of
at the event. Event managers and organisers need each aspect of your operation.
to understand the environmental impact of their
events and strive to minimise it. Running events We have designed a set of requirements for small,
sustainably is not only good for the environment, medium, large and major events, to support
but it also improves the audience experience and organisers to run and manage their events
helps minimise cost, for both the organisers and sustainably. We have divided the requirements
the attendees. among ‘Essential’ and ‘Desirable’. ‘Essential’ are
simple and easily achievable requirements that all
Lambeth Council is committed to managing and organisers must adhere to. ‘Desirable’ requirements
running events sustainably. In January 2019, the are for organisers that want to go above and beyond.
council declared a climate emergency and committed These are slightly more challenging requirements.
to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Lambeth We recognise that it will not always be possible
Council’s operations will become carbon neutral to meet them, but we strongly advise all organisers
by 2030. This means that we want to minimise to try and do so.
the negative externalities of all our small, medium,
large and major events in Lambeth Parks and Open The Sustainability Team and the Events Team will
Spaces, as well as Public Highways and Council oversee the implementation of the guide and will
Buildings. This guide highlights the practical steps support all organisers in minimising the environmental
that managers and organisers should take to impact of their operations. Going forward, they
minimise the environmental impact of their events. will carry out regular site inspections. If, during the
inspections, you are found to breach the ‘Essential’
requirements, this will affect any future applications
to hold an event in Lambeth and may result in loss
of your Damage Deposit. Therefore, we encourage
all organisers to read this guide and start working
towards the ‘Essential’ requirements now.
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Practical ways to reduce your environmental impact ENERGY
As a Council, we aim to become carbon neutral by 2030 and we are, therefore, committed to reducing the carbon footprint of our events.
We want to minimise energy use and use energy efficient equipment.

ESSENTIALS DESIRABLES

Small and medium • Minimise your energy use. Work with your suppliers to see if they can • Do not use a personal generator. If you can’t avoid it, ensure your
events reduce the amount of power they require. generator is hybrid. Please consult the Appendix for a list of providers of
(<4999 attendees) hybrid generators.
• Ensure generators are not left idling unnecessarily, and switch off
when not needed. • Make an assessment of how much power you will need prior to the
event, and book generators accordingly.
• Ensure your staff are aware of how to use energy responsibly to
minimise energy use (e.g. deliver a 10 minute talk to show your staff • Use timers to switch off equipment that is not needed for a long period
how to use equipment to minimise energy use). of time.
• Use only energy-efficient equipment (e.g. LED lights, microphones • Use rechargeable batteries for microphones and stage equipment.
powered by batteries).
• Conduct an energy assessment (heating and lighting), record your
• Minimise heating use where possible. When safe to do so, use natural findings and consider suitable alternatives for operational improvements
ventilation instead of the air conditioner. (i.e. what type of equipment is really needed).
• Do not use water coolers.

Large and major • Monitor and report your energy use. Please visit the website of • Traders and contractors should not use their own generators. Power
events the Carbon Trust for more resources to conduct an energy audit or should be provided by the event organiser (this will enable you to collect
(>5000 attendees) download this guide on how to conduct a walk-around survey. complete data on energy use).
• Ensure generators are not left idling unnecessarily, and switch off • Use timers to switch off equipment that is not needed for a long period
when not needed. of time.
• Ensure your staff are aware of how to use energy responsibly to • Conduct an energy assessment (heating and lighting), record your
minimise energy use (e.g. deliver a 10 minute talk to show your staff how findings and note down suitable alternatives for operational improvements
to use equipment to minimise energy use). (i.e. what type of equipment is really needed). Share your results with the
Events team.
• Use rechargeable batteries for microphones and stage equipment.
• Calculate and offset your carbon emission (please see the Appendix).
• Do not use water coolers.
• Use LED stage lighting, energy efficient equipment (fridges, printers)
• Minimise heating use where possible. When safe to do so, use natural
and/or solar powered equipment to minimise energy use and cost.
ventilation instead of the air conditioner.
• Make an assessment of how much power you will need prior to the
event, and book generators accordingly.

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 Practical ways to reduce your environmental impact WASTE
Our aim is to achieve Zero Waste at all our events by 2025. To do so, we aim to apply the waste hierarchy (below) when managing waste at all events.

This means that we are committed to:

1 Prevent
Preventing waste from being generated in the first place, by
using less materials when planning and developing our events.
2 Repurpose and reuse
Repurpose and reuse items by using them in other events
or by donating them to charities and community projects.
3 Recycle
Recycling as much as possible and turn items into new products
and materials, by giving our staff and attendees the necessary
information and equipment to recycle properly.
4 Responsible disposal
Disposing of waste responsibly and avoiding,
whenever possible, landfill.

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Practical ways to reduce your environmental impact WASTE

ESSENTIALS DESIRABLES

Small and medium • Make sure the bins are easy to see and can be spotted from any location • Provide bins to separate general waste from mixed recycling
events at the event. (cardboard, paper, plastic, metal and glass).
(<4999 attendees)
• Ensure your staff are aware of how to segregate waste and dispose of • Label the bins clearly and communicate what goes where, by adding
food waste (e.g. deliver a 15 minutes talk to show your staff what goes a sign on top of each bin. Keep the messaging clear (e.g. say “cans”,
where). not “mixed metal”. Avoid saying “mixed recycling”, add a description
of the items that can be disposed, like, for example, plastic, paper and
• Donate items that cannot be reused to local or national charities and
glass).
community projects (see the end of this document for a list of charities).
• Provide bins for food waste and compostable items.
• Work with your waste management provider to find out where waste
is being taken and how it is processed. Ensure 80% of your waste is
recycled, with a view to recycle 90% in 2020 and 100% in 2021. If the
provider says that “waste is handled off-site” ask how this is done, what
proportion is recycled and what is the level of contamination.

Large and major • Provide bins to separate general waste from mixed recycling (cardboard, • All remaining food waste MUST be donated. Partner with a organisation
events paper, plastic, metal and glass) and food waste. such as FareShare or a Lambeth organisation such as Brixton People’s
(>5000 attendees) Kitchen in partnership with OLIO.
• Label the bins clearly and communicate what goes where, by adding
a sign on top of each bin. Keep the messaging clear (e.g. say “cans”, not • Provide collection points for batteries.
“mixed metal”. Avoid saying “mixed recycling”, add a description of the • Work with your waste management provider to find out where waste
items that can be disposed, like, for example, plastic, paper and glass. is being taken and how it is processed. If the provider says that “waste
• Used bins of an appropriate size (e.g. 1100L). is handled off-site” ask how this is done, what proportion is recycled and
what is the level of contamination. By law, waste management companies
• Make sure the bins are easy to see and can be spotted from any location
must keep a record of drop tickets, and they should be shared with
at the event.
organisers.
• Ensure your staff are aware of how to segregate waste and dispose of
food waste (e.g. deliver a 15 minutes talk to show your staff what goes
where).
• Donate items that cannot be reused to local or national charities and
community projects.
• Provide separate bins for the disposal of cigarettes.
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Practical ways to reduce your environmental impact WATER AND GREY WATER
We aim to reduce unnecessary water consumption, manage water responsibly and minimise the environmental impact of procuring water.

ESSENTIALS DESIRABLES

Small and medium • Provide refill stations or location of nearby water fountains. • Ban the sale of plastic bottles and provide refill stations or location
events of nearby water fountains. See the “spotlight” on CanO Water and FRANK
• Erect signs at water points and ensure water wastage is kept to a
(<4999 attendees) Water below.
minimum.
• Hire only compostable toilets.
• Use water efficient, waterless or dual flush toilets.
• Work with traders to reuse grey water. Use compost toilets or biocide
free flushing liquid. Please consult the Appendix for a list of
providers of composting toilets.

Large and major

events • Ban the sale of plastic bottles. • Place signs to highlight water refill points and have water marshals
(>5000 attendees) monitoring water use to ensure water waste is kept to a minimum.
• Provide refill stations and locations of nearby water fountains (see below).
• Work with a suitable organisation to provide refill stations. For
• Provide your staff with reusable water bottles, or ask them to bring
further information, please consult the box below.
their own.
• Work with traders to reuse grey water. Use compost toilets or biocide
• If you are installing temporary taps, use reduced flow taps with timed
free flushing liquid. Please consult the Appendix for a list of providers of
release (push taps) or sprinkler fittings. Please note this is not applicable to
composting toilets.
accessible water points where lever or other taps are required.
• Erect signs at water points and ensure water wastage is kept to a
minimum.
• Use non-potable water to clean hard ground surfaces (pavements).

CanO Water FRANK Water

CanO Water provides canned drinking water FRANK Water is a charity whose aim is to increase access to safe drinking
with the lower possible environmental impact. water, sanitation and hygiene in developing countries. They provide a
Aluminium cans have the highest recycling rate service for festivals called “Refill”. They serve unlimited refills of filtered,
of any drink on the market, and so represent chilled water when the visitors purchase a reusable water bottle or a
the most ecological way to address the issue FRANK Water wristband. The attendees can refill throughout the festival
of single use plastic. from one of the fixed Refill marquees or from the FRANK Tanks. 100% of
profits goes to FRANK Water, in favour of projects that promote access to 6
safe, clean water in developing countries.
Practical ways to reduce your environmental impact FOOD AND DRINK
We want food and drinks served at events to be healthy and to come from sustainable, certified sources. We aim to minimise packaging, by
removing single-use items and using only reusable dispensers. We want food and drinks to be sourced locally when possible.

ESSENTIALS DESIRABLES

Small and medium • 10% of the products you buy must come from a sustainable source (e.g. • Ensure all containers and cutlery are recyclable or compostable.
events organic milk, free range eggs), or be certified against one of the marks listed
• Consider reusable cups and drinking containers for staff and visitors.
(<4999 attendees) below.
• All information about sustainable food are displayed on menus.
• Have at least 1 healthy option, and a vegetarian and vegan alternative
in every menu. One non-alcoholic option in every menu, that is not water or • Provide information to help caterers to source food and drinks that
high-sugar (healthy option). meet your minimum standard.
• All meat is sourced from outdoor-reared animals, fish is MSC certified,
all milk is organic and all eggs are free range.
• All food is organic, Fairtrade and/or locally sourced.
• Use at least one Lambeth Brewery and consider local suppliers for
beers and other drinks.
• Eliminate single-use plastic. This includes: plastic bottles, plastic bags,
stirrers, straws, condiment sachets, milk pots.
• All containers and cutlery are compostable.

Large and major • 30% of the products that you buy must from a sustainable source, or • All food is organic, Fairtrade and/or locally sourced.
events be certified against one of the marks listed below.
• Across the site, 50% of the food and drink choices are vegan,
(>5000 attendees) • All meat must be sourced from outdoor-reared animals, fish must be vegetarian, and non-alcoholic (excluding water or high-sugary drinks).
MSC certified, and all milk must be organic. Minimum standards of free
range.
• Across the site, 30% of the food and drink choices must be vegan,
vegetarian, and non-alcoholic (excluding water or high-sugary drinks).
• All information about sustainable food must be displayed on menus.
• For packaging: eliminate single-use plastic. This includes: plastic bags,
stirrers, straws, condiment sachets, milk pots.
• All containers and cutlery MUST be compostable/wood. All items need
to conform to EN13432.
• Use a least one or more local breweries and suppliers for beers and
other drinks.
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 Practical ways to reduce your environmental impact FOOD AND DRINK

Spotlight on: serve-ware Permissible serve-ware Some providers of compostable items are listed below – although
you are welcome to choose other providers.
We aim to recycle and compost as much • Wooden cutlery – spoons, forks and knives
as possible. Food serve-ware is not always • Compostable paper and cardboard cups
recyclable due to it being covered with
food. The best approach is to dispose of • Compostable paper plates and bowls
the items with the food, using compostable • Wooden stirrers.
containers. We want all organisers of large
events to use compostable serve-ware. For Undesired serve-ware Marks we like to see:
small events, compostable or recyclable No cornstarch/bio ‘Plastic’ cups (they are often confused
items may be used. with plastic cups/glasses or compostable waste leading to
confusion and lower recycling rates).
• Expanded polystyrene
• Plastic cutlery
• Plastic bags, tea/coffee stirrers, clothing tags and
condiment sachets
• Single sachet servings of salt, pepper, sugar, milks or
sauces
• Disposable plastic bottles of any type
• Plastics of any type including PET, rPET or HPDE.

List of Fairtrade Products • Flowers

There are many Fairtrade Products out • Teas
there (please note that “Fairtrade” products • Herbs and spices
are those products that carry the mark
above). • Sweet, snacks and toys.
• Bananas Mainstream retailers in Lambeth such as
Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Argos, M&S, Lidl, Boots,
• Chocolate the Co-operative and many more offer
• Cocoa a wide range of Fairtrade products. You
can also find them in small and larger local
• Rice and cereals
• Cotton
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Practical ways to reduce your environmental impact MANAGEMENT AND PROCUREMENT
We want to manage our events sustainably and to minimise the environmental impact of our operations, from procurement to closure.

ESSENTIALS DESIRABLES

Small and medium • Suppliers must have an environmental policy. • Your suppliers must hold an environmental certification (e.g. ISO14001,
events BRES6001, or similar). Please note: an environmental policy is not sufficient.
• Ensure 10% of your products comes from a certified sustainable source
(<4999 attendees)
(see above “marks we like to see”). • Hire local salesforce and volunteers when feasible.
• If you need to dispose of used equipment, donate it to a local charity. • Use Fairtrade and organic T-shirts printed with water based inks or
other sustainable materials.
• Minimise travel for deliveries and collections by consolidating deliveries
and using local companies where possible. • Use wood products from a certified sustainable source (e.g. FSC).
• Do not burn wood. Only use smokeless fuels for stoves, bonfires etc. • Use only chemical-free cleaning products.
(Please see here for a list of fuels approved by DEFRA).
• Do not use a personal generator. If you can’t avoid it, ensure your
generator is hybrid (see Appendix for a list of providers of hybrid generators).
• Monitor the carbon dioxide equivalent of the event (e.g. from generators,
distance travelled, mode of transport used, water used, deliveries).

Large and major • Use only suppliers that are ISO14001 certified OR ensure suppliers have • Hire local salesforce and volunteers when feasible.
events an environmental certification. Please note that an environmental policy is
• Monitor the carbon dioxide equivalent of the event (e.g. from
(>5000 attendees) not sufficient.
generators, distance travelled, mode of transport used, water used, and
• Ensure at least 70% of your products come from a certified sustainable deliveries) and share the results with the Events Team. This is for us to
source (see below for a list of “marks we like to see”). monitor and improve the carbon footprint of our events year after year.
You can calculate your carbon footprint using Julie’s bicycle’s free
• Use wood products from a certified sustainable source (e.g. FSC).
online calculator.
• Use only chemical-free cleaning products.
• Develop targets to minimise your environmental impact and publish a
• Ensure deliveries and collections are consolidated and use local report post event to display clearly what results you have achieved.
companies / suppliers where possible.
• Use an established tool to certify your green commitment (e.g.
• Hire equipment rather than buying it, and donate used equipment to a ISO20121, a Greener Festival).
local charity after use.
• Use Fairtrade and organic T-shirts printed with water based inks or
• If you need to dispose of used equipment, donate it to a local charity. other sustainable materials.
• Minimise travel for deliveries and collections by consolidating deliveries
and using local companies where possible.
• Do not burn wood. Only use smokeless fuels for stoves, bonfires etc.
(Please see here for a list of fuels approved by DEFRA).
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Practical ways to reduce your environmental impact TRANSPORT
We want people to use public transport (buses, trains, and coaches), walk or cycle to reach the event. We want to discourage single occupancy car
journeys and increase car occupancy when car journeys are unavoidable. We want fewer and shorter contractor deliveries.

ESSENTIALS DESIRABLES

Small and medium • Promote sustainable travel alternatives to reach the venue. Encourage • Ensure deliveries are made using sustainable transport modes (electric
events staff and attendees to use public transport (e.g. through an email or by vehicles and cargo bike).
(<4999 attendees) displaying information on your website), walk or cycle to the venue.
• Record company travel (e.g. through a survey) and use it as a
Discourage the use of cars and encourage carpooling as opposed to
benchmark for next year to try and decrease travel time and distance
single-occupancy journeys.
travelled. Share the results of your survey with the Events Team, so
• Promote routes that minimise environmental impact. that we can create a baseline of data for future years.
• Promote bike parking (e.g. ensure visitors are aware of the closest bike • Develop a secure and well signed bike park.
parking site).

Large and major • Promote sustainable travel alternatives to reach the venue. Encourage • Ensure deliveries are made using sustainable transport modes (electric
events staff and attendees to use public transport (e.g. through an email AND vehicles and cargo bike).
(>5000 attendees) a map on your website which displays the nearest bus stops, train • Plan journeys to avoid peak times and minimise impact on rush hour
stations and a link to the timetables of trains and buses), walk or cycle congestion and transport emissions.
to the venue. Discourage the use of cars and encourage carpooling as
opposed to single-occupancy journeys. • Create a competition – offering incentives and rewards – for your
staff to encourage them to reduce their vehicle travel.
• Promote routes that minimise environmental impact.
• Record company travel (e.g. through a survey) and use it as a
• Develop a secure and well signed bike park. benchmark for next year to try and decrease travel time and distance
• Develop a survey to monitor the distance travelled and the mode of travelled. Share the results of your survey with the Events Team, so
transport used by the attendees AND the drivers. that we can create a baseline of data for future years.

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Practical ways to reduce your environmental impact PROMOTION
We want all staff and visitors to be aware of our environmental commitment and to have all the necessary information to minimise their
environmental impact when attending the event. We will use social media and other communication channels to do so.

ESSENTIALS DESIRABLES

Small and medium • Communicate your commitment to the environment to your staff and • Use e-tickets and discourage attendees from printing the tickets.
events the attendees of the event.
• Reuse promotional material.
(<4999 attendees)
• Use your social media channels to communicate your green commitment
• Use only recycled, sustainably sourced, un-chlorinated and uncoated
to the people that will attend the event.
paper and card for flyers, posters and merchandising.
• Communicate your expectations to your suppliers and traders.
• Print double-sided and use only water based ink.
• Avoid date-marking on banners and signage to allow reuse.
• Use lanyards and wristbands made from sustainable materials.
• Add to the signature of your email “think before you print”.
• Work with sponsors to ensure giveaways are made from sustainable
materials and minimize the use of giveaways.
• Produce electronic maps of the event highlighting where bins are, walk
and bike paths, water refill stations and other “sustainable” landmarks.
• Do not use plastic-coated laminates for identification and signage.
• Ensure cleaners are educated on environmentally friendly cleaning practices.

Large and major • Use e-tickets and discourage attendees from printing the tickets. • Reuse promotional material.
events
• Communicate your commitment to the environment to your staff. • Use only recycled, sustainably sources, un-chlorinated and uncoated
(>5000 attendees)
paper and card for flyers, posters and merchandising.
• Use your social media channels to communicate your green commitment
to the people that will attend the event. • Use lanyards and wristbands made from sustainable materials.
• Communicate your expectations to your suppliers and traders. • Work with sponsors to ensure giveaways are made from sustainable
materials and minimize the use of giveaways.
• Avoid date-marking on banners and signage to allow reuse. Reuse
promotional material if feasible. • Produce electronic maps of the event highlighting where bins are, walk
and bike paths, water refill stations and other ‘sustainable’ landmarks.
• Add to the signature of your email ‘think before you print’.
• Do not use plastic-coated laminates for identification and signage.
• Work with sponsors to ensure giveaways are made from sustainable
materials and minimize the use of giveaways. • Ensure cleaners practice environmentally friendly cleaning.
• Print double-sided and use only water based ink. • Use only recycled, sustainably sourced, un-chlorinated and uncoated
paper and card for posters and merchandising. Print double-sided and
use only water based ink.
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Indoor Events: LAMBETH TOWN HALL AND COUNCIL BUILDINGS
If you are organising an event inside one of Lambeth’s buildings, such as Lambeth Town Hall, please review your event and consider the aspects
affecting the environment. All organisers are required to adhere to the list of criteria below when planning and delivering an event. Please note this is
only a baseline and organisers are encouraged to use other sections of the guide to further reduce the impact.

Ban single use • No plastic straws.

plastic
• Eliminate other single-use plastic, such as plastic bottles, plastic bags, stirrers, straws, condiment sachets, milk pots.
• Do not use single-use-plastic serve-ware (cups, cutlery, and plates). Use reusable serve-ware such as glass, crockery, or compostable materials instead.
• Encourage attendees to bring their own water bottle, if appropriate.
• See page 8 for more information and alternatives.

Catering and • Use companies that are ISO14001 certified, have an environmental certification or at least an environmental policy.
suppliers • Minimise travel for deliveries/collections by consolidating and using local companies.
• Hire equipment, props and decoration rather than purchase for single use.
• Use local caterers, breweries, and businesses for food and drinks.
• All food should be organic, FairTrade and/or locally sourced.
• Confirm numbers to help manage quantities and prevent wastage.
• Use companies such as FareShare and Olio for leftover food. See page 5 and 7.

Promotion • Use digital technology instead of printing e.g. use the screens available in the venue rather than hand-outs. If you need to use paper have clear
recycling bins available.
• Use e-tickets and discourage attendees from printing tickets.
• Avoid date-marking on promotional material to allow reuse e.g. banners and signage.

Energy • Switch off equipment and lights when not in use.

• Ensure staff are aware of how to use energy responsibly to minimise energy use.
• Work with suppliers to reduce the amount of power they require.
• Use energy-efficient equipment (e.g. LED lights, microphones powered by rechargeable batteries).
• Minimise heating use where possible. When safe to do so, use natural ventilation instead of the air conditioner.
• Do not use water coolers.

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Indoor Events: LAMBETH TOWN HALL AND COUNCIL BUILDINGS

Travel • Encourage staff and attendees to use sustainable travel such as walk or cycle.
• Promote bike parking (e.g. ensure visitors are aware of the closest bike parking site).
• Discourage the use of cars and encourage carpooling as opposed to single-occupancy journeys.
• Use email, social media and website to promote sustainable messaging.

Waste • Work with cleaning company, venue and suppliers to ensure waste is separated correctly into recycling, food waste and general waste,
as well as being disposed of appropriately.
• Advise caterers/suppliers/staff on how to manage waste from the event.
• Follow the waste hierarchy – prevent, reduce, reuse and dispose responsibly.
• If you need to dispose of used equipment, donate it to a local charity.
• See page 4 for more details.

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The future of this guide: celebrating your efforts
Lambeth is committed to managing and running
events sustainably. This document should be used
by all organisers of all sized events, to minimise the
environmental impact of their events. We believe that
acting sustainably is everyone’s responsibility and
we, therefore, encourage all organisers to meet the
‘Essential’ requirements of this Guide and to strive
to meet the ‘Desirables’ requirements.

Going forward, we will conduct regular inspections

and event evaluations to ensure you meet the
“Essentials” requirements. You will need to provide
evidence that these have been met. Failure to
adhere to these requirements will affect your future
applications.

We will award an electronic certificate (Bronze, Silver,

Gold) to the best organisers of green events that
meet the ‘Essentials’ and ‘Desirable’ requirements.

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Useful links and resources
Offset your carbon footprint Industry wide Providers and suppliers
Carbon offsetting is based on calculating how much • A Greener Festival www.agreenerfestival.com There are lots of great companies offering sustainable
CO2 you emit through the activities that you do to • Julie’s Bicycle www.juliesbicycle.com options for events. Below are just a few to get you
run the event and then funding a project designed to • Powerful Thinking www.powerful-thinking.org.uk started, but you can find more on – A Greener
reduce emissions by the same amount (e.g. planting • Vision:2025 Pledge www.vision2025.org.uk Festival, Julie’s Bicycle, Vision: 2025 and Powerful
a tree or investing in renewable energy). Thinking.
Waste
Here is a list of organisations you can use to calculate • Love Food Hate Waste Plastic and packaging alternatives
your carbon footprint and find out how to offset your www.lovefoodhatewaste.com Plan from the outset to REDUCE, RE-USE and
carbon emissions: • Recycle Now www.recyclenow.com RECYCLE.
• The Waste and Resources Action Programme • Refill Water www.refill.org.uk
• Julie’s Bicycle (WRAP) www.wrap.org.uk • CanO Water www.canowater.com
www.juliesbicycle.com/faqs/faq-carbonfootprint • Gov.UK Statistics on Waste • Frank Water www.frankwater.com
• ClimateCare www.climatecare.org/calculator www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-waste-data • BioPak www.biopack.com
• My climate • VegWare www.vegware.com
co2.myclimate.org/en/event_calculators/new Food • LondonBioPackaging
• Gold Standard www.goldstandard.org • Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming www.londonbiopackaging.com
• Carbon Footprint Ltd www.carbonfootprint.com www.sustainweb.org
• Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Providers of waterless/composting toilets
International www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ • Loowatt www.loowatt.com
• Sustainable Innovation Forum 2015, COP21 department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs • Pootopia www.pootopia.co.uk
www.cop21paris.org • FareShare www.fareshare.org.uk • Eco-loos www.eco-loos.com
• United Nations Environment Programme • Olio-The Food Sharing Revolution www.oliox.com • Natural Event www.naturalevent.com.au
www.unep.org • Thunderbox www.thunderboxes2go.co.uk
• IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Travel
Nature https://www.iucn.org/ • Lambeth Cycling love.lambeth.gov.uk/cycling/ Providers of hybrid generators
• ISO 14001:2015- Environmental Management • Lambeth Sustrans • Hybrid power hire www.hybridpowerhire.co.uk
Systems www.twitter.com/lambethsustrans • Firefly hybrid power www.fireflyhybridpower.com
www.iso.org/iso-14001-environmental- • Liftshare www.liftshare.com
management.html • GoCarShare https://gocarshare.com/ Organisations that you can donate your items to
• Emmaus Lambeth www.emmaus.org.uk
• British Heart Foundation www.bhf.org.uk
• British Red Cross www.redcross.org.uk
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Useful contacts
Lambeth Council Departments Lambeth Food, Health and Safety
EventLambeth Operations Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7926 5000
Telephone: 020 7926 6207
Website: www.eventlambeth.co.uk Lambeth Noise and Pollution
Telephone: 020 7926 5000
EventLambeth Productions
Email: [email protected] Lambeth Planning
Telephone: 020 7926 7085 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.eventlambeth.co.uk Telephone: 020 7926 1180

VenueLambeth Operations Lambeth Trading Standards

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7926 6940
Website: www.eventlambeth.co.uk/Venues Lambeth Sustainability Team
Email: [email protected]
Lambeth Film Office Telephone: 020 7926 9000
Email: [email protected] Website: www.lambeth.gov.uk/better-fairer-lambeth
Telephone: 020 7620 0391
Website: www.lambethfilmoffice.co.uk

Lambeth Landscapes – Parks Service

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7926 9000

Lambeth Building Control

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7926 9000

Lambeth Licensing
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7926 5000 16
The Green Events Guide has been developed by
Lambeth Sustainability Team and EventLambeth.

The guide is intended to be used by all event

organisers and applied to all events in the Borough.

The guide aligns with Lambeth Council environmental

commitments and steps being taken to address
the climate emergency. The guide will be reviewed
regularly by Lambeth to ensure it reflects best
practice, new initiatives, and up-to-date guidance in
order to support organisers to improve each year and
work towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

To find out more on climate change and sustainability

in Lambeth visit www.lambeth.gov.uk/better-fairer-
lambeth/climate-change-and-sustainability

For more information on planning and hosting

an event in Lambeth please visit
www.eventlambeth.co.uk

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