As one of the most popular forms of entertainment and a fun way to create camaraderie, sports leads the way in cultural influence. Sports teams, venues, and events also consume a lot of resources, though, so we're following some of the hottest ways that athletics orgs are mitigating impact, planning for the future, and engaging with their fans on sustainability.

Annual reporting on sustainability doesn't have to be a chore - it can be an opportunity to show strides that build value for your brand. With a mix of data and storytelling, your report can stand out from the rest. We show you how to get started.

Sustainability certifications can provide structure and traction to green programs you want to kick off, and can lend credence and accolades to ongoing achievements in sustainability. With many worthy awards out there, we provide a free certification comparison matrix and cut through the noise to tell you about some of the most popular certifications for event venues and our approach to getting the highest rating possible.

Free and open to the public! Join Tim Trefzer, VP of Honeycomb Strategies Sports & Venues in a virtual round table to answer all your questions about sustainability for sports teams, organizations and facilities! In an open-format Q&A hour, Tim will go over

• How and which sports teams, venues, and events are leading sustainability in the hospitality industry. 

• What are current and future trends driving sustainability.

• What resources organizations can utilize to support reducing their environmental impacts.

Submit your question ahead of time and save the event to your calendar here!

'Tis the season for client gifting and corporate budgeting. Gifts and swag are important to generating and maintaining great relationships with clients and partners. You can strengthen the value of your giveaways with a few sustainable pivots to show people how much you care.

Water is essential to events, but conserving it requires thoughtful strategies. From drinking water alternatives single-use plastic bottles to sourcing local produce and leveraging Water Restoration Certificates®, there are several ways to manage and reduce your event’s water footprint. Discover four key areas where you can make a meaningful impact on water management for your next event.

Water Resource Certificates® issued by Bonneville Environmental Foundation are an innovative solution to balancing water impact from event activities. Developed in partnership with Heather Schrock, Environmental Partnerships Director at BEF, this blog guides you through the basics of WRCs and their important place in a sustainable, balanced environmental portfolio.

Hosting a sustainable event doesn’t have to be expensive. This guide presents six practical, strategies to boost sustainability that don't cost anything extra. These tips reduce environmental impact and can also save money in the long term.

Join Corey Clark (Honeycomb Strategies) and Mike Smith (Aclymate) to answer all your questions carbon related! In an open-format Q&A hour, Corey and Mike will go over the basics of carbon scopes for events, how we use Aclymate to accurately track carbon emissions, answer the tough questions about offsetting, and respond to your requests. You can submit a question ahead of time here.

Discover how your organization can lead the charge in sustainability by forming a dedicated "Sustainability Team" - a multidisciplinary task force that brings together diverse expertise to drive meaningful environmental change. This collaborative approach enhances your company's sustainability efforts and encourages employee engagement and innovation.