What emissions does Outsourced Events' SBTi commitment cover?

Outsourced Events commits to maintain zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions through 2034 and to measure and reduce Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from company-owned vehicles and facilities. Scope 2 covers energy consumption from purchased electricity. Scope 3 covers value chain emissions including supplier emissions, business travel, employee commuting, purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and downstream activities like attendee travel and accommodation at events we manage.

Why does SBTi validation matter for events?

The events industry has a significant environmental footprint, from venue energy consumption and travel emissions to waste generation and resource use. As an award-winning event management company, Outsourced Events recognises our responsibility to minimise our impact and help clients deliver more sustainable events. Our SBTi-validated targets guide our operations across direct emissions, energy consumption, and value chain emissions including working with venues, caterers, AV providers and other event suppliers.

Outsourced Events achieves Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation

Q: What is the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)?

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organisation that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. They develop standards, tools and guidance which allow companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets in line with what is needed to reduce global heating and reach net-zero by 2050 at the latest. The SBTi is incorporated as a charity and partners are CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the We Mean Business Coalition, the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

The SBTi has approved Outsourced Events' near-term science-based emissions reduction target, where we committed to set near-term company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science from the SBTi. Outsourced Events Limited commits to maintain zero scope 1 and 2 emissions and to measure and reduce its scope 3 emissions. Take a look below to learn more about zero scope emissions and why it matters for the events industry.

What are the benefits of setting a science-based target?

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science is good for the planet and for businesses.

In a recent ‘We Mean Business’ survey, more than three quarters (79%) of business leaders agreed that science-based targets (SBTs) keep companies on track to specific timelines. This finding demonstrates the value of SBTs to businesses looking to accelerate their decarbonisation efforts.

Why it matters for events

As an award-winning event management company, we recognise our responsibility to minimise our impact and help our clients deliver more sustainable events.

Our SBTi-validated targets will guide our operations across:

Scope 1 - Direct emissions - From company-owned vehicles and facilities

Scope 2 - Energy consumption - From purchased electricity for our offices and operations

Scope 3 - Value chain emissions - The most significant portion of our carbon footprint, including:

Supplier emissions - Working with venues, caterers, AV providers and other event suppliers
Business travel - Team travel to events and client meetings
Employee commuting - Staff travel to and from work
Purchased goods and services - Materials, equipment and services we procure
Waste generated in operations - Waste from our events and activities
Downstream activities - Attendee travel and accommodation at events we manage

Looking ahead

Our focus will be on collaborating with venues, suppliers and partners to drive emissions reductions throughout the events ecosystem. By working together, where possible, on sustainable venue selection, responsible supplier partnerships, waste reduction strategies and innovative solutions for attendee travel.

Together we're demonstrating that exceptional events and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.

About the Science Based Targets initiative

The SBTi is a corporate climate action organisation that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. They develop standards, tools and guidance which allow companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets in line with what is needed to reduce global heating and reach net-zero by 2050 at the latest.