Recognizing the urgent need for sustainability in the live event industry, Nimblist launched Planet First Initiatives (PFI) dedicated to tracking and analyzing emissions for internal operations as well as events, equipping organizers with the insights needed to measure and reduce their environmental impact.
We partner with event organizers to implement sustainable practices into every stage of event planning and execution—from energy efficiency and waste reduction to carbon offset strategies.
Case Study - Trailfest
THE GREEN ROOM: WHAT'S OUR SCOPE?
The Conference Live 2025
Robin Hood 2026
Tracking Our Emissions
We are acknowledging our impact, we are measuring our impact and we are taking steps to align our actions and business practices with a regenerative mindset.
2025 Highlights
Top 10 gigs with the highest carbon footprint (Metric Tons of CO2e)
Climate Action Plan
Just one year after launching Planet First Initiatives, we are already one-third of the way toward achieving our 2030 goals.
’22-’24
Evolved efforts to operationalize sustainable practices across our events
Built Nimblist’s Climate Action Plan
Began collecting necessary data for 2024 emissions report
2025
Launch of the Planet First Initiative department
Began transitioning from spend-based to activity-based emissions reporting
Collaborate with 30% of clients to reduce gig emissions through clean energy, waste diversion, and sustainable catering options
2028
Achieve 50% reduction in scope 3 emissions based on a 2023 baseline
50% of emissions reporting will be based on activity-level data for improved accuracy
Collaborate with 50% of clients to reduce gig emissions and aid them in building their own sustainability initiatives
2030
Become a recognized climate leader in the live event production industry
Track emissions using fully activity-based reporting across all operational areas
Read the full report here
We are committed to supporting and encouraging our industry partners in creating new pathways for sustainable events.
Resources
A Greener Future
Leaders in event sustainability, with global services for organizations, including consultancy, training, and certification, to elevate live events worldwide towards sustainability
Vision for Sustainable Events
Vision for Sustainable Events supports the live events industry with tools, resources, and inspiration to take action on the climate crisis.
GHG Protocol
Provides standards and tools that will help companies track progress toward climate goals.
Julie’s Bicycle
Leading not-for-profit, mobilizing the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis
Music Sustainability Alliance
Learn, innovate, and collaborate; advancing sustainability in the music business with science-based solutions, business case analyses, best practices, and tools for operational change across the industry
REVERB
Creates and executes comprehensive programs to reduce concert and tour footprints from eliminating single-use water bottles to coordinating local farm food to fueling sustainable biodiesel in tour buses to composting and donating food waste and more
Science Based Targets
Drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organizations to set science-based emissions reduction targets.
Overdrive Energy Solutions
Provides sustainable energy for the live entertainment industry using intelligent energy battery power stations.
r.World
Reusable serveware system including cups, plates, & to go containers, eliminating single-use waste at your event, festival, or venue.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
US EPA ‘s mission is to protect human health and the environment