How a.c.e Helps Corporates Host Sustainable Events

How a.c.e Helps Corporates Host Sustainable Events

For Malaysian organisations navigating an increasingly demanding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) landscape, the question is no longer whether ESG sustainability matters. It does, unambiguously. The question is how to embed it meaningfully into every aspect of your business, including the events you host.

At Above Creative Events, we are Southeast Asia’s first Certified B Corporation Corporate Event Agency. Our ESG sustainability credentials are not a marketing badge; they are independently audited commitments backed by the way we operate, the suppliers we choose, and the standards we apply to every event we manage.

The Link Between Events and ESG Sustainability

Events are not peripheral to your ESG strategy. They are one of its most visible expressions. How your organisation hosts conferences, gala dinners, and corporate gatherings tells stakeholders, employees, investors, and the public a great deal about whether your sustainability commitments go beyond the annual report.

The carbon footprint of corporate events is real and measurable, from delegate travel and energy consumption to catering waste and single-use materials. According to Deloitte’s 2024 CxO Sustainability Report, 79% of senior executives report substantial stakeholder pressure to extend sustainability action across all business functions. Events are not exempt from that pressure.

The organisations that bring ESG sustainability discipline to their events are the ones that demonstrate genuine alignment between stated values and actual behaviour.

What Sustainable Event Management Looks Like in Practice

Responsible Venue Selection

Venue choice is the highest-impact decision in any event’s sustainability profile. At a.c.e, our venue briefing process includes a sustainability checklist that covers energy sources, waste management infrastructure, public transport accessibility, and environmental certifications. We help clients select venues that genuinely support their ESG sustainability goals, not just venues that say the right things.

 Zero-Waste Event Design

Single-use materials are one of the most visible and avoidable sources of event waste. We work with clients to replace printed programmes with digital alternatives, eliminate plastic in all branded materials, and design catering arrangements that minimise food waste and allow for surplus donation.

For events where physical materials are unavoidable, we source from suppliers who use sustainable materials and certified printing processes. Lanyards, one of the most overlooked sources of post-event waste, are collected and channelled back into circulation for reuse. Every element of the event design is reviewed through an ESG sustainability lens.

Carbon Emissions Reduction

We reduce the carbon footprint of every corporate event we manage by embracing digital event solutions and energy-efficient technologies across our logistics and operations. From paperless registration to smart lighting and AV systems, every production decision is made with emissions reduction in mind. This keeps our events aligned with global climate goals and the broader ESG commitments our clients pursue.

Sustainable Procurement

As a Certified B Corporation Corporate Event Agency, Above Creative Events applies supply chain standards to our vendor network. We work with caterers, production companies, and decorators who meet our ESG sustainability criteria, and we are transparent with clients about the standards we apply.

ESG-Themed Programming

For clients hosting ESG sustainability forums, stakeholder engagement events, or green economy conferences, a.c.e provides specialised programming support. This includes speaker curation, content development, facilitation design, and session structures that bring sustainability conversations to life for corporate audiences.