The carbon footprint calcular also provides summarised and detailed reports for download and allows organisers to share the data with attendees. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/thodonal
Tokyo has always been a hub for business events, but with the growing
concern for the environment, there is an increased need for sustainable
practices in event planning. Business Events Tokyo, a branch of the
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, recognises this need and has
released a new tool to help event organisers understand and reduce their
carbon footprint.
The "CO2 Emissions of Your Business Event" calculator is a simple and
user-friendly tool that enables event organisers to input primary data
to calculate the carbon footprint of their event. By seeing the total
CO2 emissions and emissions per person, organisers can have a better
understanding of the environmental impact of their event. Summarised and
detailed reports are available for download, and organisers can share
data with attendees to raise awareness of sustainable events.
Senior director of Business Events Tokyo, Kazuko Toda, highlighted
the importance of this tool, stating that it provides a springboard for
organisers to start thinking about what they can change from what they
have been doing until now and to be more conscious about the
environment. This tool not only helps in understanding the carbon
footprint of an event but also encourages organisers to take action and
manage a more sustainable event.
The release of this tool is a significant step in promoting
sustainability in the event planning industry in Tokyo. As more and more
event organisers become aware of the environmental impact of their
events, it is likely that they will start implementing sustainable
practices in their event planning. This tool provides a platform for
event organisers to be more conscious of their carbon footprint and take
responsibility for the impact of their events on the environment.