We signed the sustainable recruitment alliance pledge 3 yers ago, committing ourselves to reducing the carbon footprint of our event every year.

How have we done this?

• Our venue has been selected, in part, due to its close proximity to public transport links and accommodation.

• We are using Stripe to collect ticket payments enabling us to contribute 1% of ticket revenue towards removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.

• This year’s awards have been produced by More Awards who specialise in creating sustainable awards, trophies, and medals, designed with premium quality and eco-conscious craftsmanship.

• We have created digital alternatives to reduce printing, including our digital event guide which will be accessed by guests using a QR code.

• Where order printing we will ensure that paper stocks are recyclable and/or FSC certified.

• Zero plastics will be used to serve drinks.

• We use and re-use artificial flowers in partnership with Next

• Banners used across the venue have been carefully designed and/or purchased so that the majority of them can be re-used in future QSA events or recycled. For example this evening’s stage and pink carpet backdrops are made from fabric which can be re-purposed in use, with the frame re-used every year.

• We will be estimating the carbon footprint created by the energy and resources used to host the event and calculating their potential environmental impact so that we can work towards achieving a negative footprint - putting back more than the have used.