Sustainable experience design with Enviroplan.
Experiences are designed to leave a lasting impression. They also leave a lasting environmental footprint.
People travel. Resources are consumed. Materials are produced, transported, installed and often discarded. For decades, the events and experiences industry has accepted high carbon emissions, excessive waste and short-lived design as the cost of creating meaningful experiences.
Create. Deliver. Discard.
At Emota, we believe there is a better way. One where sustainable experience design reduces environmental impact while delivering exceptional audience engagement and business results.
Enviroplan: Reimagining experience design.
Enviroplan is our award-winning sustainable experience design methodology, embedding sustainability into every stage of event planning, design and delivery.
It helps organisations create more sustainable events and brand experiences while reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and supporting wider ESG objectives. Flexible by design, it can be tailored to meet your ambitions, objectives and ESG priorities.
Across projects, Enviroplan has helped organisations achieve measurable environmental and commercial outcomes, including:
- Up to 70% reduction in carbon emissions
- Up to 98.44% waste reduction
- Up to 96.8% material reuse
- Up to 40% cost savings
Sustainable experiences. Zero compromise.
Reduce emissions. Minimise waste. Maximise impact.
Enviroplan helps organisations achieve measurable sustainability improvements across events, exhibitions, conferences and brand experiences without compromising creativity, audience engagement or business objectives.
Because we believe that sustainability should enhance great experiences, not limit them.
Built to scale with your ambitions.
Every sustainable event and experience delivered through Enviroplan starts with our defined Sustainability Standards, applied across the areas with the greatest opportunity to reduce carbon emissions, waste and environmental impact.
From there, organisations can go further through tailored consultancy, measurement and reporting services – scaling ambition, action and impact in line with their objectives.
Whether you’re taking your first steps towards more sustainable experiences or pursuing industry-leading ESG goals, Enviroplan provides a clear and practical framework for progress.
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Sustainability consultancy
Helping organisations embed sustainability into event and experience planning from the outset.
Services include:
- Carbon Curiosity Session
- Sustainability Playbook
- Event Sustainability Management Plan
- Sustainability strategy development
- Stakeholder engagement and ESG alignment
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Carbon measurement and reporting
Measure environmental impact, identify opportunities for improvement and demonstrate progress through recognised reporting methodologies.
Services include:
- TRACE carbon and waste reporting
- Carbon footprint measurement
- Waste analysis and diversion reporting
- Event sustainability benchmarking
- Performance reporting and recommendations
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ESG, social impact and legacy
Supporting organisations to create broader positive impact beyond environmental sustainability.
Services include:
- BOSS ESG impact reporting
- Potential for Positive Change Designation
- Social Impact Strategy
- Inclusion and Accessibility Plan
- Legacy and community impact planning
Enviroplan’s key pillars.
Aligned to recognised standards
Aligned to global standards including ISO 20121, B Corp criteria and GRI frameworks.
Tailored for impact
One size doesn’t fit all, and no two clients are the same.
So our flexible model provides custom solutions – aligning to your sustainability objectives and ambitions.
Evidence based decision-making
Informed decision-making using industry-recognized event sustainability tools to monitor, measure, and reduce environmental impact, including the TRACE carbon and waste calculator.
Creativity and innovation without compromise
Progressive sustainability, pioneering solutions – we apply our creative skills to drive sustainability without compromising on creativity or experiences.
Celebrating industry leadership.
We are proud that Enviroplan’s impact has been recognised through multiple industry awards, celebrating our commitment to innovation, sustainability and driving meaningful change across the experiences industry.
Enviroplan in action.
See how organisations are reducing environmental impact, improving sustainability performance and achieving measurable ESG outcomes through Enviroplan.
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A booth that puts sustainability into practice
A low-impact booth with 82% less waste, designed to make sustainability visible, measurable and engaging.
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Rethinking exhibitions. Big on impact, light on waste.
98% less waste through circular design, material reuse and multi-year booth deployment.
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Redefining Sustainable Design at ASCO
Built from fully recyclable cardboard, cutting CO₂e by 75% and costs by 40%.
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Immersive Science. Sustainable Design. Strategic Impact.
Circular design, low-impact materials and a reusable toolkit for 300+ events – delivering an 85% sustainability score.
American Business Awards, Judges Comments
"There are so many benefits to what you've done here that it should be an industry standard. What's striking is the way the materials present themselves without screaming, "Sustainable content! Look how green we are!" It's practical and elegant instead of boastful."
American Business Awards, Judges Comments
"The nomination for the Enviroplan booth at ASCO 2024 is an innovative and deserving one for the sustainable event category. Impressive design and thought leading approach to reducing emissions and emphasizing environmental commitment. Inspirational approach."
Recognition.
Recent wins and honors for some of our projects:
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Event Marketer Experience Design Awards 2024
Best Sustainability Experience
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European Respiratory Society 2023 & 2024
Best Designed Stand Incorporating Sustainable Goals
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Conference News Agency Awards 2025
Sustainability Pioneer of the Year
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American Business Awards
Sustainable Event – Gold
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EventEx Awards 2025
Stand Design – Silver | Sustainability Initiative – Silver
FAQs.
What is sustainable experience design?
Sustainable experience design is the process of reducing environmental impact throughout the planning, design and delivery of events, exhibitions and brand experiences. It considers factors such as carbon emissions, waste, materials, transport and social impact while maintaining audience engagement and business objectives.
How can events reduce carbon emissions?
Events can reduce carbon emissions through venue selection, travel planning, sustainable procurement, material choices, waste reduction and measurement-led decision making. Early planning and clear sustainability standards often have the greatest impact.
How do you measure the environmental impact of an event?
Environmental impact is typically measured through carbon footprint assessments, waste reporting, travel analysis and resource consumption data. Tools such as TRACE provide measurable insights that support continuous improvement.
Which sustainability standards does Enviroplan align with?
Enviroplan is aligned with recognised sustainability frameworks including ISO 20121, B Corp principles and GRI reporting standards, helping organisations adopt best practice approaches to sustainable events and experiences.
Can sustainable events still deliver strong audience engagement?
Yes. Sustainable event design should enhance rather than restrict audience experiences. By applying innovative design, responsible sourcing and smarter delivery methods, organisations can achieve sustainability goals while maintaining creativity and engagement.
Let’s create something extraordinary and responsible
Book a sustainability consultation.
We’re continuing to push the boundaries of what sustainable experiences can look like. Whether you’re early in your sustainability journey or looking for advanced innovation, we’re here to help.