Sustainability at 22live – Progress & Targets for 2025

At 22live, we are committed to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint, and 2024 has been a defining year in our environmental journey. We are proud to have built on the foundations set in 2023, embedding sustainable practices across our operations while continuing to grow as a business. This year has marked significant achievements, including becoming the first supplier to ever be awarded an AGF (A Greener Future) accreditation, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability leadership in the live events industry.

  • Our efforts to manage emissions effectively have seen a 46% reduction in emissions per £1M revenue in 2024. This reduction reflects the efficiency of our business model, reducing unnecessary production and waste. Looking ahead, we will continue to monitor emissions relative to business growth, using 2024 as a benchmark for setting meaningful targets in 2025.

  • In 2024, we achieved a major sustainability milestone—100% landfill diversion, ensuring that all waste was recycled, repurposed, or otherwise responsibly managed. Our total waste generation dropped by 36.5%, as we grow, our focus in 2025 will be on maintaining this achievement and optimising waste efficiency across all operations.

  • All electricity used at 22live continues to be sourced from 100% renewable energy, further reducing our carbon footprint. This year, we introduced improved electricity monitoring to ensure accurate tracking of our energy use, providing us with key insights to explore further efficiencies in 2025.

  • Despite an increase in staff and workload, water consumption per staff member slightly decreased in 2024, demonstrating efficiency in usage. We continue to recognise the importance of water conservation and will monitor trends into 2025 to ensure responsible water management.

  • Our ‘Plant a Tree for an Employee’ initiative has continued in partnership with Future Forest Company, with every new team member contributing to a greener future. While we are not yet considering additional offsetting initiatives, we will use 2025 to assess the long-term impact of our emissions strategy before making further commitments.

  • As we look to 2025, our sustainability goals will focus on:
    ✔ Continuing to reduce emissions relative to revenue while maintaining operational efficiency.
    ✔ Sustaining 100% landfill diversion and optimizing waste efficiency.
    ✔ Exploring further energy-saving opportunities within our warehouse and operations.
    ✔ Enhancing staff engagement in sustainability initiatives to foster a culture of environmental responsibility.

At 22live, we remain dedicated to making sustainability an integral part of our business, ensuring that our operations not only meet industry standards but set benchmarks for responsible practice. We invite our clients, customers, partners and industry peers to join us in driving a more sustainable future for live events.