22live Achieves AGF Greener Supplier Certification
July 31st 2024
22live Achieves AGF Greener Supplier Certification
22live is proud to announce that we have become the first suppliers to achieve the AGF (A Greener Future) Greener Supplier certification. This certification underscores our commitment to environmental sustainability and our proactive efforts to reduce emissions and waste across our operations and services.
The AGF certification is an independently verified acknowledgment of our green credentials, helping events, venues, festivals, and tours easily identify green suppliers. This recognition will save both suppliers and clients time and resources in evidencing their commitment to sustainability.
Our journey to certification involved a thorough assessment of our practices in various key areas of environmental sustainability, including:
Energy Management
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Food & Beverage Sustainability
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Transportation Efficiency
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Energy Management • Food & Beverage Sustainability • Transportation Efficiency •
Water Conservation
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Plastics & Packaging Reduction
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Social Responsibility
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Water Conservation • Plastics & Packaging Reduction • Social Responsibility •
Hazardous Materials Handling
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CO2 Emissions Reduction
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Waste Management Practices
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Hazardous Materials Handling • CO2 Emissions Reduction • Waste Management Practices •
Paul Timmins, 22live Hire director
“We are delighted to be one of the first suppliers in our industry to receive this certification. It’s enabled us to look at our operation and deliver audio rental in the most sustainable way possible.”
The accreditation process took approximately six months, starting from having very little information held to reaching a point where we could confidently demonstrate our credentials. We enlisted the help of HR Consultant Claudette Barker-Dix to help us achieve this goal. Whilst we knew we were doing our best to reduce, reuse, or recycle, we lacked the necessary proof.
Claudette began by reviewing what we had in place and implementing some changes, followed by completing the initial questionnaire with AGF, which highlighted areas we needed to work on to provide evidence. The most time-consuming task for her was collating the information required to calculate our emissions for the year. This involved gathering data from all aspects of our work, from suppliers and purchases to logging the weight of our waste and the mileage on the company van - and everything in between. Additionally, the drafting relevant policies and procedures and reports to support ongoing efforts was crucial, as well as much discussion on targets and how we move forwards.
This journey has not been an easy, quick or straightforward process. It has involved a steep learning curve and a growing awareness within our company about the importance of sustainability. We have implemented various initiatives to foster this culture of environmental responsibility, including planting a tree for every new employee – we have our own little woodland starting to grow. 🌳🌳
Paul Timmins, 22live Hire Director comments; “It was August 2023 when I took the call and was asked if we would consider applying for the AGF accreditation. A year on and we are delighted to be one of the first suppliers in the industry to receive the certification. It’s enabled us to look at our operation and deliver audio rental in the most sustainable way possible. People do care about this and as hire director I hope artists and management recognise what we are doing and make good choices in terms of audio supply in the future.”
We are excited to continue leading the way towards a more sustainable future and invite you to join us in our efforts to create a greener, cleaner world.
Explore more about our sustainability journey and how we can help your event go green with 22live. For more information, contact us at info@22live.com.
Together, we can make a difference! 🌍💚🌿