More handprint for less footprint: spaces paves the way for a more sustainable event industry

Events have long been the last bastion of wasteful moments. There is another way: spaces is now laying the foundations for more sustainability in all locations. The company has undergone the comprehensive EMAS eco-audit for the first time. With success. The freshly printed certificate is not only a source of pride, but also an incentive to rethink.

“How can we help shape an event industry that creates unique moments and experiences in an environmentally friendly and resource-saving way?” Managing Director Lukas Kranz poses this question in the editorial for spaces' first environmental statement. And he also provides an important answer: First analyze where the biggest weaknesses lie. This is precisely what the EMAS validation, with which the industry leader spaces has set itself a number of goals, provides. EMAS goes into great depth: those who undergo the demanding audit have to take a close look at resource consumption, waste management, waste water, fire protection and logistics - at every location. The result is an environmental management system that provides a benchmark for improvements and creates awareness of environmental and climate protection. 
 
Sustainability not only benefits the environment, but also creates additional quality for customers, according to the spaces philosophy. This applies to expectations of partner companies: Regional roots, catering with lots of seasonal food, intelligent furnishing concepts and logistics that save distances - these are just some of the ways to conserve resources and make a contribution. The sister company satis&fy plays a central role in this interaction, using its technical expertise and extensive experience to make sustainable events possible. 

With its environmental statement, spaces is also following the example set by satis&fy. As the market leader for live communication, the company already underwent environmental validation two years ago. Against this background, both companies can share experiences and bring their cooperation even more into line. “In recent years, we have focused strongly on the topic of environmental protection across the Group. We want to reflect on our actions and explore our potential,” says Kranz. 

In order to follow this up with action, spaces has already “lent a hand” and developed a whole range of measures to reduce the environmental impact: from a “green package” for holding events with a minimized environmental impact, to the development of a catalog of criteria for new partner companies, to the identification of heat loss zones in the locations. “We hope that we have let a positive and inspiring genie out of the bottle,” Kranz hopes for the future. “One that helps our industry to noticeably reduce its footprint through a committed handprint.”