Choosing Leeds for your next event means choosing a city that is working to reduce our carbon footprint, reduce pollution and noise, promote cycling, walking and use of public transport and building a sustainable infrastructure for the future.

The City of Leeds has pledged to work to become carbon neutral by 2030. As the Conference Bureau for Leeds we are committed to supporting the pledge in the following ways:

1. Reducing carbon emissions by walking and using public transport for site visits, familiarisation trips when in our city and when visiting other destinations for business events
2. We are proud members of the GDS Movement: ranking 7th in the largest city category in Northern Europe. 
3. Supporting Leeds hotels and venues with their green credentials
4. Supporting event organisers to organise exceptional events in Leeds that are low carbon and sustainable
5. Working in partnership with local organisations to support conference organisers with event legacy projects
6. Eliminating printed promotional materials
7. Encouraging delegates to enjoy their time in Leeds in a more sustainable way
8. Working in Partnership with LNER to encourage delegates to travel to Leeds in a more sustainable way

We have put together a list of resources for events organisers to help them towards sustainable event practices:

Visit Britain resources:

Visit Britain – Event Sustainability Checklists 

Visit Britain –Business events

Visit Britain – Regenerative tourism information 

Visit Britain – How to be a responsible delegate

Carbon Footprint and Carbon Zero Resources:

 Net Zero Carbon Events guide

WWF Carbon Footprint Calculator

SME Climate Hub – Calculate your business emissions

10 ways to reduce your event’s carbon footprint guide

PCMA’s – Professional Convention Management Association –  Sustainability Archives

Calculate the CO2 footprint of your event – myclimate

Plan your green event in Leeds:

WYCA Plan your journey on public transport

Getting Around Leeds – Conference Leeds

Search for a Green Accredited Venue – Conference Leeds

Best City Ambition | Leeds City Council

Sustainable Event Planning | Horizon Leeds