UK - 22live has become one of the first suppliers to achieve the AGF (A Greener Future) Greener Supplier certification. This certification underscores the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its proactive efforts to reduce emissions and waste across operations and services.
The AGF certification is an independently verified acknowledgment of green credentials, helping events, venues, festivals, and tours easily identify green suppliers. This recognition will save both suppliers and clients time and resources in evidencing their commitment to sustainability.
The journey to certification involved a thorough assessment of 22Live’s practices in various key areas of environmental sustainability, including energy management, food & beverage sustainability,
transportation efficiency, waste management practices, water conservation, plastics & packaging reduction, social responsibility, hazardous materials handling and CO2 emissions reduction.
“The accreditation process took approximately six months, starting from having very little information held to reaching a point where we could confidently demonstrate our credentials. We enlisted the help of HR consultant Claudette Barker-Dix to help us achieve this goal. Whilst we knew we were doing our best to reduce, reuse, or recycle, we lacked the necessary proof.”
This journey has not been an easy, quick or straightforward process. It has involved a steep learning curve and a growing awareness within the company about the importance of sustainability. Various initiatives have been implemented to foster this culture of environmental responsibility, including planting a tree for every new employee.
Paul Timmins, 22live Hire director comments, “It was August 2023 when I took the call and was asked if we would consider applying for the AGF accreditation. A year on and we are delighted to be one of the first suppliers in our industry to receive this certification. It’s enabled us to look at our operation and deliver audio rental in the most sustainable way possible. People do care about this and as hire director I hope artists and management recognise what we are doing and make good choices in terms of audio supply in the future.
“We are excited to continue leading the way towards a more sustainable future and invite you to join us in our efforts to create a greener, cleaner world.”
