Join Tammy and Martine, two seasoned professionals with over 10 years of experience, each, in the events industry, as they dive into the world of sustainable event planning. This podcast is dedicated to bringing you casual, engaging conversations about creating eco-friendly and inclusive gatherings. Every week, they sit down to chat over a beverage, sharing the latest trends, best practices, and behind-the-scenes stories. Expect special guest appearances and a few personal anecdotes along the way, as we believe that great conversations, like great events, are all about connection and community. Subscribe now to transform your events into sustainable, impactful experiences!
World Cup 2026 Sustainability: What Actually Worked and What Didn't
The 2026 World Cup built zero new stadiums and still became the most carbon-intensive tournament ever held, with independent estimates ranging from 7.8 to 15 million tons of CO2e. Almost 88 percent of that came from one thing: fan travel.
What you'll learn:
-Identify where your event's footprint actually sits, and why measuring venue energy first wastes your best hours
-Copy four host-city tactics that worked on ordinary budgets, from three-stream waste systems to free shuttle routes
-Write sustainability claims that survive regulatory scrutiny, using the exact standard that ruled against FIFA's carbon-neutral claim in 2023
-Build a wet bulb globe temperature trigger into your outdoor event plan before you need one
-Audit who was excluded from your last event, not just whether it sold out
We want to hear from you: what's one sustainability claim you've seen on an event website that you didn't quite believe, and what would have made you believe it?
RESOURCES
https://greenly.earth/en-gb/leaf-media/data-stories/fifa-world-cup-2026whats-the-real-carbon-footprint
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/can-nature-win-next-world-cup-lessons-2026-host-cities
https://blogs.law.columbia.edu/climatechange/2023/07/03/the-2022-qatar-world-cup-was-greenwashed-the-swiss-fairness-commission-finds-in-favor-of-six-ngos-alleging-misleading-and-unfair-advertisement-by-fifa/
https://carbonmarketwatch.org/2023/06/07/foul-play-advertising-regulator-gives-fifa-red-card-for-billing-world-cup-as-carbon-neutral/
https://www.sportresolutions.com/news/swiss-fairness-commission-finds-fifa-made-false-statements-that-qatar-world-cup-was-carbon-neutral
https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/climate-change-big-player-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/
https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/world-cup-stadiums
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49343877/fifa-world-cup-fifpro-temperature-heat-protocol-talks-sources
https://theconversation.com/world-cup-2026-why-moving-games-to-evenings-isnt-enough-to-tackle-extreme-heat-problem-283410
https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2026/07/20/world-cup-wraps-up-with-record-setting-attendance/
https://theworlddata.com/fifa-world-cup-attendance-statistics/
https://theconversation.com/the-ticket-price-fiasco-for-the-mens-fifa-world-cup-has-been-a-spectacular-own-goal-282532
https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2026/07/fifa-world-cup-ticket-prices-travel-barriers-limit-fan-access/
https://www.knkx.org/environment/2026-07-05/traffic-transit-trash-seattle-shows-what-it-can-do-during-the-world-cup
https://inside.fifa.com/tournament-organisation/world-cup-2026-sustainability-strategy
https://visitqatar.com/content/dam/visitqatar/img/things-to-do/get-inspired/fifa-files/greenhouse-gas-accounting-report.pdf
https://www.newweather.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/FIFAs_climate_blind_spot.pdf
https://time.com/article/2026/06/03/carbon-emissions-2026-fifa-world-cup/
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/world-cup-2026-the-energy-use-of-fifas-largest-tournament
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/30/world-cup-matches-extreme-heat
https://barlamantoday.com/2026/07/11/reuters-analysis-finds-no-2026-world-cup-match-has-reached-fifas-extreme-heat-threshold/
https://thehill.com/business/5798841-soccer-fans-complaint-2026-fifa-world-cup-ticket-prices-europe/
22 Jul 2026
Smarter AV Choices for Lower Carbon Impact Events
AV might not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a sustainable event — but it should be. In this episode of Sips for Change, Martine and Tammy break down how audio visual choices quietly drive up event emissions, costs, and waste — and what planners can do about it.
From LED lighting and modular stage setups to smarter vendor questions and logistics planning, this episode is packed with practical strategies to make your next event more efficient without sacrificing production quality.
Whether you're an event planner, hospitality professional, or venue manager, you'll walk away with a clear framework for rethinking AV from the ground up — starting at the very first planning call.
In this episode:
Why AV has a bigger sustainability footprint than most planners realize
How to brief your AV team for lower-impact outcomes
Equipment swaps that cut energy use without cutting quality
The questions every planner should be asking their AV vendors
Where to start if you're just beginning your sustainability journey
Small shifts. Real impact. That's the Sips for Change way.
RESOURCES
https://audiovideogroup.com/sustainable-av-greener-installations-for-a-brighter-future/
https://www.ems-events.co.uk/sustainable-event-production-av-esg
https://xchange.avixa.org/posts/sustainability-in-the-av-industry-leading-companies-making-an-impact
https://sonusevents.com/led-vs-traditional-lighting-performance-a-practical-guide-for-event-organisers/
https://canadianspecialevents.com/practical-av-tips-for-reducing-an-events-carbon-footprint/
https://ccsprojects.com/the-green-side-of-av-sustainable-solutions-for-modern-businesses/
https://avdusa.com/tips-for-sustainable-corporate-events/
https://www.cinos.net/blog/why-av-is-key-to-a-greener-it-strategy/
https://rentforevent.com/blog/sustainable-av-solutions-a-practical-guide-to-eco-friendly-events/
https://insights.eventscouncil.org/Portals/0/Documents/Sustainability/Standards/E_%20Audio%20Visual.pdf?ver=2019-10-24-120139-560
https://inevent.com/blog/events/plan-sustainable-event-complete-guide.html
https://ozone.unep.org/sites/default/files/Greening/22UNOzone_EMSManual.pdf
7 Jul 2026
23rd to 6th in One Year: 99% Waste Recovery & 100% Certified Venues — Inside Tampere's Rise
Tampere jumped from 23rd to 6th in the Global Destination Sustainability Index in just one year — and it wasn't by accident.
In this episode of Sips for Change, we break down exactly how this Finnish city made it happen: renewables powering 56% of its electricity, 100% certified venues, and a social inclusion model that most cities haven't even thought about yet.
If you plan events, work in tourism, or care about what truly sustainable cities look like — this one's for you.
🎧 Listen, learn, and take notes. Tampere is setting the standard.
SOURCES
https://visittampere.fi/en/news/tampere-climbs-to-the-worlds-top-six-in-sustainable-tourism-benchmarking/
https://www.gds.earth/index/top-40-cities/
https://circularcitiesdeclaration.eu/cities/tampere
https://www.gds.earth/destination/tampere/2025/
https://smart-tourism-capital.ec.europa.eu/winners-and-finalists/cities-2026/tampere-2026-european-capital-smart-tourism_en
https://transition-pathways.europa.eu/tourism/news/tampere-crowned-2026-european-capital-smart-tourism
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