16 Inizio Sustainability Report 2023 Key steps to Net Zero 2040 continued Holding more impact of ideas in the conception Reducing waste sustainable events stage, analyze changes from the “Across our Although waste is not a material The events industry can be a initial proposal during planning, business units, we source of Scope 3 emissions for us, significant carbon emitter, so and assess findings post-experience. we generate small amounts of non- we’re focused on delivering more This ensures Engage XD can take have passionate hazardous waste through our meetings sustainable events across Inizio informed decisions to make an employees who and events business, and in our offices. Medical and Inizio Engage. experience as sustainable as possible. are dedicated to During 2022, we implemented a In 2022, Inizio Engage XD became Inizio Engage XD now also produces zero single-use plastic policy globally a founding member of isla, an bespoke event sustainability reports creating a more and have continued to reiterate this independent body established by for its clients that directly align with sustainable message via our Small Changes, event professionals and industry sustainability strategies and carbon- organization and, Big Impact campaign. This policy leaders to accelerate the transition toreduction goals – a crucial first step galvanized the support of our people a sustainablefuture. Inizio Engage XD on the path to a more sustainable above all, helping and encouraged office managers now uses TRACE, isla’s best-in-class future for events. Inizio to become and facilities personnel to reconsider carbon-measurement tool, to monitor their approach to purchasing office and reduce the environmental impact Find out more at Net Zero by 2040.” supplies. 100% of our offices are now of the experiences it creates. weareisla.co.uk single-use plastic free. Within Inizio Medical, our colleagues in Nucleus are offering sustainable For electronic waste, we’ve taken solutions to help clients run green steps to ensure that, in most cases, events, including using eco-banners we donate old or defective IT for presentations and symposium/ equipment to local charities or TRACE measures the carbon from booth props, sustainable catering other good causes. Where this isn’t live, hybrid, and digital experiences options, digital options for reducing viable, we partner with e-disposal in real time, enabling the calculation printed materials, and engaging companies based in the UK and US. of granular carbon data. This data with congress organizers. These firms refurbish and remarket identifies areas for improvement working equipment or recycle it while measuring the effectiveness Find our more responsibly to recover raw materials. of actions taken. It can estimate the on page 18 As of 31 December 2023 100% of our offices are single-use plastic free