In addition to event planning, event management, exhibition planning, and exhibition management, Shades of Green offers event greening and exhibition greening. Event and exhibition greening is “the process of incorporating social, environmental and economical responsible decision making into the planning, organisation and implementation of, and participation
in, an event [or exhibition]. It incorporates sustainable development principles and practices in all levels of event [or exhibition] organisation, and aims to ensure that an event is hosted responsibly” (Gauteng Green Events Guidelines ).

Why should you green your event or exhibition?

• Reduce costs: It can reduce your event or exhibition cost
• Reputation: It can enhance the reputation of your event/exhibition and accordingly your company since it shows you are serious about tackling climate change and presents a great PR opportunity
• Attract Investors: It can attract sponsorships for events and exhibitions and it can attract investors for companies since investment portfolios now include climate change risks (companies are often expected to show their carbon footprint reduction strategies to manage these risks)
• Carbon Tax: South Africa is looking to introduce a carbon tax in the near future towards becoming a low-carbon economy. Reducing the carbon footprint of your company’s events and exhibitions now (early action) can assist you in having to pay less carbon tax when it is implemented (long-term benefit)
• It is the right thing to do for the future of our planet.

For more information on how Shades of Green can deliver your event or exhibition in a professional, socially and environmentally responsible way, visit the following links:

Events: http://www.shadesofgreenevents.co.za/corporate-events/

Exhibitions: http://www.shadesofgreenevents.co.za/exhibition/