EVENT GREENING PRACTICES

Ms. Sakshi Wadhwa

Abstract


Event management as an industry is expanding rapidly and building considerable global presence. With such
advancement, this sector can have a significant impact on the environment keeping in mind the enormous logistics
involved. From generating carbon emissions to producing humungous amounts of waste, this industry has altered the environment considerably.
This calls for a comprehensive understanding of its operations and consequently, building a sustainable framework for all of its functions. This
paper therefore aims at providing a structure for incorporating sustainable practices while organizing events. It also focuses on educating and
creating awareness among masses about the necessity of event greening in current times.


Keywords


Event Management, Event Greening, Event Greening Indicators, Sustainable practices

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