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Introduction.
Clear thinking for sustainable events.
We help event professionals make sustainability a seamless part of planning and delivering exceptional events.
With over 10 years of experience and specialist sustainability expertise, we partner with brands, agencies, venues and suppliers to turn sustainability ambitions into practical action — creating events that are better for people and for the world we live in.
Recent projects have involved calculating carbon assessments for global concert tours, facilitating the co-design of an event in Ireland and developing a toolkit to enhance event legacies in Scandinavia. From sustainability strategies, event audits, stakeholder engagement to team training, we deliver tailored solutions that make a measurable impact.
Whether you need to benchmark performance, certify an event, develop a long-term strategy or build sustainability skills across your team, our experts are here to help.
How we do it.
Practical support not theory.
We help you make smarter sustainability decisions that work for your time, budget and goals. Through practical training, audits and expert consultancy, we help teams measure their impact, build confidence and continuously improve.
Strategy development
Practical sustainability and ESG strategies aligned to your objectives, resources and constraints.
Training & workshops
Hands-on sessions that build confidence and capability across event teams and stakeholders.
Audits & assessment
Clear, structured reviews of environmental and social impact, with actionable recommendations.
Support that fits your organisation
Whether you need strategic guidance, practical training or an honest assessment of where you are today, we tailor our support to your goals, your team and your budget.
How we work.
A clear, easy process.
Understand context.
We start by understanding objectives, constraints, and existing ways of working.
Design the right approach.
We recommend what will make the biggest difference, and explain trade-offs clearly.
Support delivery.
Through training, guidance or hands-on support, we help put plans into practice.
Review & refine.
We measure outcomes, capture learning and help you improve over time.
A practical sustainability tool for events
Use our Sustainabuddy tool to rate your event’s impact and get practical, honest guidance on where you’re doing well and where you can do better.
Training.
Training built around your events.
Our training programmes are modular and flexible. They can be delivered as a full course or as standalone sessions, depending on what your team needs.
Basics of sustainability
We will take you through a review of the fundamentals of sustainability and how to apply this to events.
Attendee journey mapping
We will map the attendee experience to identify practical opportunities for achieving your sustainability objectives.
Sustainable event planning
An operational plan for action, based on realistic and practical solutions using our sustainable event experience.
Sustainable event comms
We look at messaging throughout the event design life cycle to capture opportunities to influence.
Event evaluation
We will cover a range of qualitative and quantitative methods that can be used to assess impact and success.
Continuous improvement
We will cover existing standards and demonstrate how to close the loop so that feedback is incorporated.
Sessions can be tailored, combined, or condensed to suit your organisation.
Quantifying and benchmarking your performance.
Our Sustainable Events MOT is a practical audit of your live event, assessing performance across nine key sustainability themes and scoring each from 1 to 5.
We can observe your event in action, review attendee communications and work with your organisers, suppliers and stakeholders to build a complete picture of your sustainability performance. You’ll receive a clear scorecard, practical recommendations and a roadmap for continuous improvement.
For organisations looking to embed sustainability more deeply, we also support teams in implementing the ISO 20121 framework and preparing for certification with an accredited body. From gap analysis and documentation to coaching and hands-on guidance, we’ll help you build a robust management system and achieve certification with confidence.
Our approach.
Built for real-world decision-making.
We believe sustainability should be practical, not overwhelming.
Drawing on experience across a wide range of events, we help teams take realistic, achievable steps that deliver meaningful impact. By balancing ambition with practicality, we help you make informed decisions with confidence.
Abena and her fantastic team at Legacy Events were impressive in supporting our sustainable cycle race series over the last two years. The knowledgeable and insightful team fully and seamlessly integrated into our event operation. Abena & Legacy understood and addressed the needs of sustainable event operations and delivered these at the highest level.
Legacy Sustainable Events training was insightful, informative and engaging. The course was a careful balance of education, discussion, Q&A and importantly; tangible tools for planning and how to integrate sustainability into the execution of any event. The interactive sessions, working together as a team was great to get a sense of how much knowledge is already out there – and how much more work, collectively there is to do. I would highly recommend this course to any company that takes sustainability seriously – especially those who are not quite sure how to approach or integrate it. Legacy have created a very honest, welcoming, fun and safe space to genuinely explore this subject.
Abena provided a thorough and insightful training course with excellent examples of how to implement sustainability into our upcoming events. The interactive session allowed our group to discuss topics and better understand them in order to apply them to our daily job responsibilities. Abena was incredibly knowledgeable and informative in a totally non- intimidating way so our group felt at ease to ask any question. I would thoroughly recommend Legacy's services..
Continuous improvement towards more sustainable events.
Measuring progress. Rewarding action.
Our mission is to make sustainability an integral part of how events are designed and delivered. By measuring and rewarding progress, we help teams understand their impact, build confidence and continuously improve – creating better events for people and the world that we live in.
What does your sustainable event consultancy involve?
Legacy guides clients in embedding sustainability across events using our 9 Key Themes of Sustainability. Services include consultancy, workshops, training, audits, reporting, and invoicing support to make sustainability practical, measurable, and actionable.
How do you measure the sustainability of an event?
We assess events against Legacy’s 9 Key Themes, considering carbon footprint, waste, supplier ethics, material circularity, and attendee engagement. This ensures clear, actionable insights and transparent reporting.
Can you work with our internal teams or existing suppliers?
Yes. Legacy collaborates with your teams and suppliers, providing guidance, workshops, training, and tools to ensure sustainability is integrated into every decision.
At what stage should we involve a consultant?
The earlier, the better. Sustainability is most effective when integrated from the outset, helping optimise resources, reduce waste, and achieve measurable environmental and social impact.
How do you balance sustainability goals with budget and timelines?
We deliver practical, cost-effective solutions that maximise impact without compromising schedules or budgets, helping clients meet both sustainability and event objectives.
Can you provide workshops or training for our team?
Yes. We run tailored workshops, training sessions, and advisory support to educate and empower staff and stakeholders on sustainable event practices.
Do you provide invoices and formal consultancy services?
Yes. Our consultancy includes full invoicing and professional support, covering workshops, training, or ongoing advisory services.
How do you avoid greenwashing?
We prioritise transparency, measurable outcomes, and third-party validation, ensuring all sustainability claims are authentic, credible, and verifiable.
Can you help reduce the carbon footprint of an event?
Absolutely. We provide strategies across travel, energy, materials, logistics, and attendee behaviour to reduce emissions and environmental impact.
Are your services suitable for events of all sizes?
Yes. Legacy scales consultancy, workshops, and training for any event type, from small meetings to large conferences and festivals.
Let’s talk about your event.
If you need some help with sustainability or stakeholder engagement than get in touch.