This September, thestudio is launching the EventSmart tool in partnership with Greengage Solutions. EventSmart is the first carbon calculator for venues, tracking the carbon footprint of meetings and events. The tool evaluates carbon emissions based on various factors and provides clients a tailored carbon footprint report. It also offers advice on reducing environmental impact for future events.

The tool, powered by Smart Carbon, collects client and venue data and evaluates carbon emissions based upon travel, accommodation, meetings and event spaces used, catering, electricity, gas, water, event materials and waste. 

Julian Kettleborough, Commercial Director at thestudio commented: "We're committed to improve our sustainability credentials as we continue on a path to Net Zero by 2030, and we're excited to be introducing this tool. We see it as a critical and important milestone as we continue on our journey to reduce the impact our venues have on the environment, helping shape how this journey adapts in the years to come." 

With just a few details about guests' travel and accommodation, the EventSmart tool can provide clients with a tailored carbon footprint report. This report can be used to see what impact events held with them have on the environment. It can also offer pointers and information on how this can be reduced when clients plan events with them in the future.