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Venue Tips
Top sustainable
London venues
Right:
15 Hatfields
Bottom left:
Here East
Emily Morbey, MD at Miss London
Concierge, goes green with some of
London’s top eco-friendly venues
Choosing the right
venue is key for any
event planner. While
the right atmosphere is
paramount, there is
increasing need for
venues to meet certain
sustainability
standards.
To identify a ‘green
venue’ look for three
characteristics: green
certifications, waste
diversion initiatives, and
sustainable sourcing
commitments.
London is home to
several great event
venues that are making
the leap to a
sustainable lifestyle.
Here are just a few of
my top picks:
Bottom right:
The Crystal
Here East
Here East is a unique
meetings and events
space ideal for cultural,
conference and dining
events for up to 1,000
people. Whether you’re
planning an indoor or
outdoor event, an
innovation talk, a
pop-up market or a
night of networking,
Here East has several
versatile spaces to
accommodate your
needs.
This stand out venue
is BREEAM certified, is
fitted with solar panels
to reduce carbon
footprint and has a roof
that collects rainwater
for use on premises.
The Crystal
The Crystal claims to
be one of the world’s
most sustainable
events venues and has
14 fully flexible spaces
with full AV support and
award-winning catering
options. Boasting
panoramic views over
the Royal Victoria
Docks and a
state-of-the-art
270-seat auditorium,
this venue can cater for
product launches,
informal events, AGMs,
corporate conferences
and Christmas parties.
Designed by
award-winning
architects Wilkinson
Eyre and opened to the
www.conference-news.co.uk
public in 2012, The
Crystal’s architecture
draws inspiration from
the many sides of a
crystal, showcasing
state of the art
technologies to
generate its own
energy, including
rainwater harvesting,
black water treatment
and solar heating.
15 Hatfields
15 Hatfields is another
one of London’s most
sustainable venues.
Situated near London’s
Southbank, the venue
offers flexible and
contemporary spaces
best suited for
meetings and
conferences and with a
capacity of up to 750,
also lends itself
perfectly for receptions
and product
launches.
15 Hatfields
continue to raise the
bar in sustainable
practice in the events
industry and is forever
adding to its long list of
credentials and
achievements for
sustainability.