In the fast paced world of Australian live production and audiovisual services, event sustainability is no longer just a buzzword or a voluntary carbon offset. As Kealan Coleman from AV1 explains in his recent video, the industry is shifting toward more adventurous and brave goals like reaching actual net zero targets. For companies like AV1, which has been a B Corp since 2016, sustainability is about writing environmental responsibility into the core of business policy while remaining a profitable and successful commercial entity.
The B Corp journey was driven from the ground up by staff who wanted to live and breathe these values. By integrating these practices into formal policies, event businesses ensure that sustainability is a fundamental part of how they grow.
From Offsets to Accurate Emissions Reporting
The most effective way to reach robust sustainability goals is to move beyond simple offsetting and aim for net zero. Kealan highlights that the first step in this journey is not buying credits but achieving an accurate measurement. Starting with an ESG carbon measurement allows a company to understand its baseline before attempting to transition.
[Watch Kealan Coleman’s Full Interview on YouTube]
Navigating Mandatory Reporting and Competitive Edge
Mandatory carbon reporting is now a reality for the Australian events industry. Under the AASB S2 Climate related Disclosures, large entities like major event organizers and stadium owners must disclose their Scope 1, Scope 2, and eventually Scope 3 value chain emissions.
Being measurement ready provides a significant competitive advantage. When your clients and venues are required to report their impact, having an auditable carbon inventory ready via NetNada makes your business the preferred partner in their procurement process. You can use the platform to understand your obligations, prepare reports, and even benchmark your performance against peer companies.
Whether you are a small business or a large enterprise, NetNada helps you establish a solid foundation grounded in industry best practices. Our platform includes many calculators and ready to use templates for governance and climate risk assessments to speed up your disclosures. We also provide a complete education offering via the NetNada Academy to help your team upskill in climate related topics.
How AI Technology Simplifies Event Data
For many event companies and venues, the biggest hurdle is data cleaning and spreadsheet handling. NetNada is an open operating system that gives users the flexibility to measure all scopes and categories of the GHG protocol with confidence. The platform uses AI to automatically clean and process data for emissions calculations so you can focus on strategy instead of manual entry.
Key benefits for the event industry include:
- Audit Ready Data: Reports are downloadable with a full calculation trail including emission factors and data sources.
- Supplier Engagement: The supply chain analysis feature allows businesses to see emissions by supplier and request information from top emitters.
- Collaboration Tools: NetNada offers unlimited real time collaboration for large businesses that involve multiple stakeholders in climate reporting.
- Task Management: The system includes a task management feature to create a step by step process toward a complete carbon inventory.
Take the First Step Toward Net Zero
Don't wait for mandatory reporting to reach your doorstep. Start your journey with a clear, AI-driven measurement of your carbon footprint today.
Book a demo with NetNada to see how we can help your business turn complex data into a competitive climate strategy.
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