More Handprint for Less Footprint: Spaces Paves the Way for a More Sustainable Event Industry

For a long time, events were the last bastion of wasteful moments. There is another way: spaces is now laying the foundations for more sustainability in all locations. The company has undergone the extensive EMAS eco-audit for the first time. With success. The certificate, which is still fresh off the press, is not only a reason for pride, but also an incentive to rethink. 

"How can we help shape an event industry that creates unique moments and experiences in an environmentally friendly and resource-saving way?" This is the question asked by Managing Director Lukas Kranz in the editorial for spaces' first environmental statement. And he also provides an important answer: First, analyze where the biggest weak points are. This is exactly what the EMAS validation, with which the industry leader spaces has set itself a number of goals, results in. EMAS goes into depth: Anyone who takes on the demanding audit must take a close look at resource consumption, waste management, but also wastewater, fire protection and logistics - at every location. The result is an environmental management system that represents a measure for improvements and creates awareness of environmental and climate protection.  

Sustainability not only brings benefits for the environment, but also creates additional quality for customers, according to the spaces philosophy. This affects expectations of partner companies: regional roots, catering with lots of seasonal food, intelligent furnishing concepts and logistics that saves travel - these are just some of the ways to conserve resources and make a contribution. The sister company satis&fy plays a central role in the interaction, making sustainable events possible on the basis of its technical expertise and extensive experience.  

With its environmental statement, spaces is following the example of satis&fy. As the market leader in live communication, the company underwent environmental validation two years ago. Against this background, both companies can share experiences and harmonize their cooperation even more closely. "In recent years, we have focused heavily on environmental protection across the group. We want to reflect on our actions and explore our potential," says Kranz.  

In order to follow this up with action, spaces has already "taken action" and developed a whole series of measures to reduce environmental impact: from a "green package" for holding events with a minimized environmental impact, to the development of a catalog of criteria for new partner companies, to the identification of heat loss zones in the locations. "We hope that we have let a positive and inspiring genie out of the bottle," Kranz hopes for the future. "One that helps our industry to noticeably reduce its footprint through a committed handprint." 

Source & Image Credit: Düsseldorf Convention