The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has launched two carbon calculators and an inaugural mentoring programme.
The first ESSA calculator enables members to determine the carbon footprint of their entire business. The second focuses on calculating the carbon footprint of individual projects. Both calculators will help members to become ESSA accredited in sustainability.
ESSA director Andrew Harrison said: “Our mission has always been to provide members with all the resources necessary to achieve accreditation and continuously measure their daily activities to ensure alignment with their sustainability goals.
“ESSA prides itself on delivering a comprehensive support system for members to attain an industry-recognised quality standard, which reflects the dedication and hard work each member company commits to achieving sustainable events.”
Meanwhile, ESSA’s debut mentoring programme is designed to produce trusted mentors from within the membership. This new service is dedicated to one-to-one knowledge sharing and supporting growth and professional development amongst the association’s 300+ members.
The carbon calculators and mentoring scheme were announced during ESSA’s recent AGM. Other initiatives revealed during the AGM included two new logos for its Health & Safety and Sustainability Accreditations (pictured) plus the launch of an email and telephone helpline on 1 August, offering visa guidance specifically for the exhibitions industry working abroad.
Concluding the AGM was the appointment of new ESSA board members which saw Dan Edwards, MD of Whitespace Group and Jason Stead, president, GES EMEA Exhibitions re-elected for a further term. In addition, two newly elected board members were Noel Reeves, CEO of Rocket Exhibition Services and Katie Whatley, CMO of FFAIR.
