The Grand Plan
At Olympia Events, sustainability has always sat at the heart of what we do. In 2017, a team of passionate people from across our company came together to form our sustainability working group. We call it The Grand Plan.
Our Grand Plan is not just about ‘green’ initiatives. Its ultimate goal is to leave a positive impact through all that we do. This includes our work with the The Olympia Charitable Trust in the local community.
Areas of focus
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Community
Act as a hub for our local community with charity partnerships, by employing local people, and by adding value to our local area.
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Environment
Have a positive net impact on the environment and encourage our customers and partners to deliver sustainable events. In 2021 Olympia Events committed to the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge.
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Collaboration
Engage, educate, and empower our staff, clients, and exhibitors. We will collaborate to drive sustainability across the event industry and inspire others to achieve best practice.
Making a difference
- We have sent no waste to landfill for 13 years and recycles 98% of it
- In 2021, we were one of the first UK events companies to sign up to Net Zero Carbon Events initiative
- We provide event organisers with a post-event sustainability report showing results and opportunities for improvement year on year, we also collaborate with clients to measure the carbon footprint of their events to help reduce the environmental impact of future events. See Laithwaites case study
- Our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group implements initiatives to make the company more inclusive, and support D&I across the industry
- We invest in staff wellness through a Well-being Working Group, covering physical and mental health, as well as financial resilience
- Our Grand Plan Report demonstrates our achievements and shares our learnings with the industry
- We partner with local charities like Barons Court Project to take an active role in our community
Awards & Memberships
 | Green Tourism - Gold AwardThe highest level of recognition, demonstrating a commitment to people, places and our planet |
 | Net Zero Carbon Events PledgeWe were one of the first UK events companies to sign up to the global industry Net Zero Carbon Events commitment |
 | isla MemberProvides us with access to a valuable industry network, all aiming to accelerate change and make events more sustainable |
 | Guardians of Grub supporterWe collaborate with our industry to make best use of our resources, reduce food waste, and reduce carbon emissions |
 | Hammersmith & Fulham Climate AllianceWe actively work in partnership with organisations in our borough to tackle the climate emergency https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/environment/climate-and-ecological-emergency/hf-climate-alliance |
 | Healthy Workplace Achievement CertificatePresented by the Mayor of London to businesses championing wellbeing in the Capital |
 | AccessAble PartnershipRecognition that Olympia Events is committed to improving accessibility |
 | Park Mark AwardConfirming that our car parks are properly managed and maintained to help reduce crime and the fear of crime |
 | London Venue & Catering Awards 2024Olympia Events awarded Bronze for the Sustainability Award for Venues.
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