Whether you're organising a community gala, sports tournament, festival, market, charity fundraiser or cultural event, the Green Events Code of Practice (GECoP) can help you reduce environmental impacts and make your event more sustainable.
The Green Events Code of Practice was developed by the UK events industry and has already been tested through a national pilot with Arts Council England across 60+ events. Dundee City Council is one of only two local authorities in Scotland taking part, giving Dundee event organisers early access to a framework that's shaping UK-wide standards.
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Getting started
Not sure where to begin? Here's what to expect:
- Read through the areas below to see what the Code covers.
- Complete the free GECoP self-assessment, it works for events of any size, from a small community gala to a major festival.
- Use your results to see where you're already doing well and where there's room to improve.
Need a hand? Email our Sustainability team at sustainability@dundeecity.gov.uk. We're happy to help, whether this is your first community event or your tenth festival.
The Green Events Code of Practice is a nationally recognised framework that helps event organisers understand, measure and improve the environmental performance of their events. Developed by the events industry and sustainability experts, it provides clear guidance on what good practice looks like across all aspects of event planning and delivery.
Free Online Tool for Dundee Event Organisers
The Code supports event organisers to consider key areas including:
- Energy and power use
- Travel and transport
- Waste and recycling
- Food and drink
- Water use
- Environmental management and governance
- Engagement with suppliers, partners and attendees
By taking part, organisers can identify strengths, highlight opportunities for improvement and demonstrate their commitment to creating more sustainable events.
