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COVID-19 is the most wide-reaching public health crisis our world has faced in a long time. It has significantly impacted practically every aspect of business operations.
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The coronavirus pandemic is one of the most wide-reaching humanitarian crises the world economies have faced in the last 100 years. It has affected almost every facet of business operations, especially if you are an event management company. But pandemics of such kind are often viewed as wake-up calls for decision-makers. It is undoubtedly accelerating the trend for more sustainable approaches to shuffle priorities and lend a chance to do better than before. And here is how COVID-19 is transforming the green movement:
1- Getting Local For small and medium organizers, reducing their carbon footprint comes with a new change – buy local to expand local suppliers while not solely relying on international distributors. But vendors unfamiliar with different event scenarios may not be able to operate at the speed bigger planners would. This might lead to time delays and higher costs. However, organizers will have to adjust to the local supply chain and tame their expectations about the availability and expenses of the imported goods.
2- Virtual Events The year 2020 is an antidote for the environment, especially with virtual events as they contribute to a positive change, are a safer alternative, and more inclusive. Carbon emissions associated with flights, food, lighting, and other such arrangements are all eradicated in a virtual event. People can simply feed themselves from their own grocery stock, right at the comforts of their spaces and be a part of whatever events are being hosted online. While data transmission is another kind of emission, it is still lesser than travelling and holding live events. Such formats allow the least carbon impact while organizers adjust to the new reality of virtually held events.
3- Waste Management Event organizers may have to deal with more discards, including masks, gloves, wipes, disposables, service ware, and more. Personal protective equipment, for instance, is often only incinerated. This, along with increased hazard pay for labourers, added cleaning costs, costs to provide recycling and compositing options, and much more has all taken a hit. It is crucial than ever to rely on reducing and re-using than only recycling. Implementing the necessary hygienic guidelines for the consistent and safe conduct of events post COVID-19 are only a few ways that would lessen material wastage.
4- Chemical Safety While the venues open up for indoor events and the efforts to clean, disinfect and sanitize spaces is a must, organizers must also stay vigilant about worker safety. The workforce may directly be exposed to harmful chemicals. Moreover, improper use of these products may be as toxic as the impact of the virus itself. Therefore, organizers must ensure all the risks are addressed carefully and well in advance.
To COnclude It won’t be incorrect to say that the pandemic is giving a dress rehearsal to event sustainability. Several practices to attain sustainability at events is set to change. It might be easier to take full advantage of the opportunity in some ways, but the situation would also pose challenges. But as an event management company, address the issues in your sustainability strategy. Look at the opportunity to re-think every aspect of events and use adaptive management to direct the crises the right way.
