GL events has launched a three-year plan to measure and reduce its carbon footprint across the Group. This plan encompasses the implementation of approximately 100 hectares of photovoltaic panels in Group units. This strategy also involves reducing waste emissions as part of a circular economy that is as virtuous as possible: encouraging asset rotation and reusing structures and materials. An objective has been set to reduce consumables by 25%, including packaging, carpets, and food waste, all combined with recycling initiatives with partners in various business sectors. Obviously, people remain at the center of all activities and actions, in different territories alongside our partners, engaging in responsible purchasing, contributing to the social and solidarity economy, and integration programs, with all our employees and key managers.
ENVIRONMENT
MAJOR EVENTS 2023 – GLOBAL LEVEL
– Implementation of Group objectives proposing a 25% reduction in energy consumption, a 25% reduction in consumables, and the inclusion of 100 hectares of photovoltaic panels;
– An ambitious energy efficiency plan supported by local investments (LED lamps, etc.);
– A carbon audit conducted by Ecoact revealed a 22% decrease in emissions compared to the audit report published in 2019;
– Energy performance, safety, and/or waste management audits;
Implementation of the “Carbon Neutral Commitment for the Events Industry,” signed at the end of 2021;
– 54% renewable electricity (47% for Exhibitions, 67% for Live, 51% for Venues).
SOCIAL
MAJOR EVENTS 2023 – GLOBAL LEVEL
– Significant creation of local jobs;
– 50% increase in training compared to 2020;
– Inclusion of ESG criteria in the objectives of senior and middle management, adapted to business lines;
– Successful integration of the Eureka promotion, a team training program;
– Strengthening ties with agents of the Social and Solidarity Economy and ecological organizations;
– Ethics training for employees and management positions (anti-corruption laws and harassment prevention);
– Philanthropy: intensification of solidarity initiatives with the Polygone foundation and the launch of the Sustainable Kitchen Foundation, by Olivier Ginon.
GOVERNANCE
MAJOR EVENTS 2023 – GLOBAL LEVEL
– Appointment of a Group Risk and CSR Director to the Executive Committee;
– Creation of the Group’s CSR risk map;
– Implementation of a strong network of CSR coordinators and ambassadors in different units;
– First issuance of sustainability-linked bonds;
– Creation of an annual stakeholders committee.
HIGHLIGHTS
2021:
– Ranked 161/371 in the national GAIA classification;
– GL events Brazil was certified by Great Place to Work for the 3rd consecutive year;
2022:
– 38 Group subsidiaries received ISO 20121 certification, including almost all event locations in France and some of its subsidiaries, confirming they are managing their social, economic, and environmental impact well;
– 4 subsidiaries received ISO 14001 certification, the environmental management standard;
– 5 subsidiaries were certified with ISO 9001, the quality management standard;
– 1 subsidiary was certified with ISO 45001, an occupational health and safety management system;
– Group facilities and activities are certified in France and abroad (except China) by the “Safe & Clean” label, a guarantee of efficiency and safety related to sanitary facilities;
– GL events Brazil was certified by Great Place to Work for the 4th consecutive year;
– GL events Chile won the 2022 Sustainable Development Trophy.
– Several GL events Brasil Venues received the internacional I-REC seal
2023:
– Audrey Chavancy, Group GL events Risk and CSR Director, won the HUB35 Sustainability Award;
– GL events ranked first in the “professional services” category in the “Les Echos / Statista 2023 Innovation Leaders” ranking, scoring excellently in terms of CSR processes;
– The “Printemps des Sports Equestres” received the “EquuRES EVENT” label in recognition of its commitment to the environment and horse welfare;
– GL events Brazil was certified by Great Place to Work for the 5th consecutive year;
– Several Venues of GL events Brazil received the international I-REC label;
– GL events Exhibitions Brazil neutralized 100% of the direct greenhouse gas emissions from the “Bienal do Livro 2023” event.
2024:
– GL events Brazil was certified by Great Place to Work for the 6th consecutive year;
– Several Venues of GL events Brazil received the international I-REC label;
– An Internal ESG Committee was created by members of GL events Brazil;
– Partnership with the social work Rio Inclui in the operations of Farmasi Arena events, aiming to assist people with disabilities in vulnerable situations in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
