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Graded Event Sustainability Guide
Are you ready to plan a sustainable event? Each option will earn you points, and your final score will reveal your event’s impact. Aim to become an Event Sustainability Hero!
Event Name
Event Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
How will waste be handled during the event?
Waste will not be separated
Waste will be recycled
Waste will be composted or recycled, or the event will be zero-waste
What materials will you use for invitations and promotions?
Single-use and non-recyclable materials
Recycled or eco-friendly materials
Entirely digital
What materials will you use for signage at the event?
Mostly single-use, non-recyclable materials
Some recycled or eco-friendly materials
Entirely digital and/or sustainable, reusable materials
What type of serving ware will you use?
Mostly plastic plates, cups, and utensils
Mostly paper plates, cups, and utensils
Not applicable or reusable or plates, cups, and utensils
From where will your food be sourced?
Unknown or not local or sustainable food vendors
Some local or sustainable food vendors
Not applicable or mostly local, organic, and sustainable food vendors
What foods will you serve?
High environmental impact foods such as beef and lamb
Mostly medium environmental impact foods such as cheese and poultry
Not applicable or mostly low environmental impact foods such as plant-based options
What will happen to leftover food?
Thrown away
Leftovers will be composted
Not applicable or measures will be taken to ensure very little food is left; unserved leftovers will be donated, and served leftovers will be composted.
How will you serve beverages?
Single-use plastic bottles
Beverage dispensers with paper cups or beverages served in cans or glass
Not applicable or beverage dispensers with reusable cups or bottles
What type of decorations will you use?
Plastic, balloons, or other single-use decorations
Some reusable, recyclable, or biodegradable decorations
Not applicable or mostly reusable or natural decorations
How will you dispose of decorations after the event?
Thrown away
Decorations will be recycled and/or donated
Not applicable or decorations will be stored and reused for future events
How will your event use energy?
No energy-saving measures will take place
Some energy-saving measures will take place, such as the turning off of lights and air conditioning or heat when not in use
Event will be powered by renewable energy sources or will be offset by a carbon-neutral certification
What kind of vendors will you partner with?
Sustainability practices will not be considered when selecting vendors
Some vendors will follow sustainable practices
Not applicable or all vendors will be certified sustainable or prioritize eco-friendly practices
Will you support local businesses for your event supplies?
No local suppliers will be used
Some local suppliers will be used
Not applicable or event will exclusively partner with local, sustainable businesses
Will you partner with social businesses (businesses that aim to improve social and environmental well-being) for your event?
No social businesses will be used
Some social businesses will be used
Not applicable or event will exclusively partner with social businesses
Sustainability Score
0-10 Points: Unsustainable Event
Oops! Your event has a significant environmental impact. Consider reviewing the checklist to identify areas where you can reduce your event’s environmental footprint
11-15 Points: Somewhat Sustainable Event
You're making strides, but there's room for improvement.
16–22 Points: Sustainable Event Champion
Well done! Your event shows a commitment to sustainable practices. With a few more improvements, you’ll reach the top tier!
22+ Points: Sustainability Event Hero
Congratulations! You’re leading the way in sustainable event planning and setting a great example for others. You have earned a Green Graded certification stamp that you may use on your event materials if you wish. Please contact sustainability@graded.br for more information.
Questions?
Graded's Sustainability Committee and our sustainability partner are here to support you with ideas and vendor recommendations to help boost your score. Email sustainability@graded.br and let us know in what areas you think your event could become more sustainable.
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