BusinessGreen is committed in the journey to becoming more sustainable. By using the guidelines set out by Ecovadis, we will be working towards the accreditation. The goal is to reduce paper consumption across events and improve recycling rates, curb food waste and alter menus with an aim to include locally sourced, organic produce.

We have also committed to deliver carbon offsetting at events wherever possible and provide delegates with accessible venues. We will be closely evaluating each event and considering how we can improve in the following areas; energy, transport, water usage, recycling, economic and local environment/community. The Women in Green Business Awards are hosted by BusinessGreen.

Sustainability at Marriott Grosvenor Square

At Marriott Grosvenor Square, sustainability is at the core of our business strategy. In line with Marriott’s Serve360 goals, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact through various initiatives.

Key Sustainability Actions: 

- Eliminating single-use items and using refillable glass bottles, 100% LED lighting with timers and sensors, eco-labelled cleaning   products, stationery, and paper, Water-saving sensors to reduce consumption, and sustainable food sourcing from certified and   local suppliers

Mission Zero Food Waste

Goal: Reduce food waste by 25% in 2024 and 50% by 2025

How?

- Tracking and analysing food waste, whilst optimising menus to minimise waste

- Implementing No Waste Wednesdays and finding innovative ways to use surplus ingredients

Accreditations & Partnerships

- Green Key Accreditation (since 2019)

- Green Tourism Silver Award

- Safe Travels WTTC Green Hotel

- The Pledge on Food Waste Gold Certification

- Treeapp Partnership – Guests can plant a tree by adding £1 per delegate to support reforestation

The Women in Green Business Awards will be using TRACE to measure our carbon footprint. The TRACE platform helps you measure and minimise carbon at live, hybrid and digital events.

Sustainable events are more achievable with recommendations to shape decision making in planning stages.

TRACE is the definitive carbon measurement platform for sustainable events, brought to you by isla, the industry body driving events to a net zero future.