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entry_id	date_created	campaign_name	production	transport	catering	energy
102	28/08/2025 06:50 AM	Test	63	83	58	45
87	21/08/2025 11:08 AM	Test	65	43	17	5
85	20/08/2025 01:26 PM	BURST	88	83	58	45
79	20/08/2025 09:36 AM	BURST	96	74	56	40
77	20/08/2025 09:27 AM	BURST	96	74	56	40
76	20/08/2025 09:18 AM	BURST	96	83	58	45
75	20/08/2025 09:16 AM	BURST	0	0	0	45
74	20/08/2025 09:07 AM	BURST	100	0	62	45
73	20/08/2025 08:51 AM	BURST	7	0	9	40
67	08/08/2025 03:54 PM	BURST	58	43	0	45
61	08/08/2025 03:34 PM	Test campaign	74	83	58	45
57	06/08/2025 09:42 AM	Test campaign	58	83	58	45
55	05/08/2025 02:38 PM		84	91	40	63
51	04/08/2025 11:07 AM	TYest	10	0	0	0
50	04/08/2025 09:29 AM	Test campaign	76	35	39	60
48	04/08/2025 08:34 AM
36	29/07/2025 10:46 AM	Collider 250729
35	29/07/2025 10:34 AM	Collider Test 250729
27	22/07/2025 03:15 PM		0	0	0	0
entry_id	date_created	campaign_name	production	transport	catering	energy

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Campaign Name

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Transport

Catering

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Campaign elements

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Production

Transport

Catering

Energy

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Production

Transport

Catering 

Energy 

Raw materials

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Build & Production Assets

Tick one that most applies

No assets hired, repurposed, refurbished or re-used

25% hired, repurposed, refurbished or re-used

50% hired, repurposed, refurbished or re-used

100% hired, repurposed, refurbished or re-used

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Build & Production Assets Score

Asset Sourcing & Delivery

Tick one that most applies

Assets sourced overseas from event location and need to be delivered via air freight

Assets sourced overseas from event location and are shipped rather than using air freight

All assets sourced in the same country as the event

All assets sourced within 50 miles of event

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Asset Sourcing & Delivery Score

Materials

Tick one that most applies

All items are made of synthetic materials

Some items are made from sustainably sourced materials

Half of assets use sustainable sourced materials rather than synthetic

All items are sustainably sourced

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Materials Score

Woods

Tick one that most applies

Composite wood used - no plans for reuse

Composite wood used - will be stored and reused

Solid wood used - none of below apply

Solid wood used - all FSC or PEFC certified

Solid wood used - all reclaimed or recycled timbers

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Woods Score

Plastics

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Plastics widely used - not recyclable

Limited use of plastics - not recycable

All plastics 100% recyclable

No plastics used

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Plastics Score

Metals

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Metals used - no consideration of impact in selection

Metals used - most sustainable selected to achieve design (eg. brass/copper/bronze versus gold)

Low impact metals that are easy to recycle used only (steel, aluminium, tin, avoid galvanised)

Only recycled, scrap metals or hired metal assets used

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Metals Score

Fabrics

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Bespoke fabrics and branded uniforms used

Fabrics and uniforms designed to be generic and re-usable

No bespoke uniforms - staff and crew can use their own clothing

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Fabrics Score

Flooring & Carpet

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Flooring and/or carpeting used - none of below apply

Natural fibre carpet/flooring used only

Flooring/carpet is hired or re-used

Using a venue that doesn't need floor treatment or existing floor worked into designs

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Flooring & Carpet Score

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Signage & Graphics

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Re-Using Banners & Signage

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All banners and signage printed bespoke to event (not re-usable)

Up to 50% of banners and signage re-usable

A majority of banners and signage re-usable

All banners and signage re-usable

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Re-Using Banners & Signage Score

Wayfinding Signage

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Event-specific wayfinding signage used throughout venue

Quantity and size of wayfinding signage actively reduced

Digital wayfinding solutions used only

Existing/venue's own wayfinding signage used only

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Wayfinding Signage Score

Banner & Signage Materials

Tick one that most applies

Non-recyclable PVC, Foamex, Correx and/or VOCs used

Recyclable materials used for banner and signage materials

Fully re-usable alternative materials used for banners and signage eg. canvas banners, laser cut wood, printed ply

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Banner & Signage Materials Score

Stickers & Vinyl Graphics

Tick all that apply

Stickers and vinyl graphics used throughout venue

Effort made to reduce quantity of stickers and vinyls used

Stickers printed on recycled paper

No stickers used and vinyl graphics replaced with sustainable alternatives (eg. laser cut wood, velcro-attached letters, projections)

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Stickers & Vinyl Graphics Score

Small Format Print

Tick all that apply

Small format print items produced for event - none of below apply

Effort made to reduce quantity of small format print produced

All printing on recycled uncoated paper stock

Small format printing eliminated with all comms on digital platforms (eg. on attendees' devices and AV screens)

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Small Format Print Score

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Promotional Items

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Swag, Giveaways & Gifts

Tick all that apply

Swag, giveaways and/or gifts mass produced for event

All items are useful and reusable with long product lifecyles

Guest opt-in provided for items to reduce over-ordering

All items made from sustainable materials eg. Bamboo

Conscious decision made to eliminate swag, giveaways and gifts

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Swag, Giveaways & Gifts Score

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Waste & Surplus

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Re-Using & Re-Purposing

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All assets to be destroyed post-event

All assets to be destroyed or recycled post-event

All assets to be re-skinned and adapted for another event

All assets to be sent to charities or community groups for upcycling

All assets from hired stock or returned to suppliers for re-use

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Re-Using & Re-Purposing Score

Recycling

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None of materials used recyclable

Build items easily disassembled and separated with some elements recycled

All materials to be recycled (multiple recyclable materials used)

All materials to be recycled (one material used only)

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Recycling Score

Landfill or Incineration

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Under 25% of waste materials reused, repurposed or recycled post event

25% - 50% of waste materials reused, repurposed or recycled post event

50% - 75% of waste materials reused, repurposed or recycled post event

Over 75% of waste materials reused, repurposed or recycled post event

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Landfill or Incineration Score

Packaging for Transport

Tick one that most applies

Plastic pallet wrap and/or polystyrene blocks used

Suppliers requested not to use plastic pallet wrap and/or polystyrene blocks (instead use reusable tarp, starch blocks etc.)

Items designed so don't need additional packaging (fit into wooden crates or flight cases)

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Packaging for Transport Score

Waste Management

Tick all that apply

General waste bins provided only

Segregated waste bins provided for 'General Waste' and 'Recycling'

Segregated waste bins provided for Paper, Card, Plastics, Glass, Metal and Food Waste

Cleaning staff/litter picking staff to separate waste and put into fully segregated bins

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Waste Management Score

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Transport

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Event Format

Tick one that most applies

Event is 100% 'in person'

Event is hybrid - virtual/live streamed event alongside physical to allow remote interactive attendance in real time

Event is 100% virtual with no in person attendance

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Event Format Score

Event Location

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Event location means attendees will need to travel by air to attend

All attendees will travel from same country as event location - no air travel needed

Event is within region of majority of anticipated guests

Event is within hometown of majority of anticipated guests

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Event Location Score

Venue

Tick all that apply

Venue is not served by public transport - car/taxi travel required for all attendees

Venue served by public transport

Multiple transport options within short walking distance including cycle parking

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Venue Score

Multi Venue

Tick one that most applies

Event has multiple venues (eg. dinner, after party) with private travel between

Event has multiple venues with dedicated shuttle bus provided

Event has multiple venues within walking distance (digital walking maps provided) or short public transport journey

Event is single venue

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Multi Venue Score

Transport Communications

Tick all that apply

Only car parking options communicated to attendees

Full details of car parking, cycle parking and public transport routes communicate to attendees

Attendees actively encouraged to cycle or get public transport with only cycling and public transport instructions on comms

Reward scheme in place for those who cycle or get public transport

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Transport Communications Score

Car Parking

Tick all that apply

Free car parking available

Car parking available with a fee charged (except Blue Badge holders)

Car parking fees increase for solo drivers to encourage car sharing

No car parking available (Blue Badge holders only)

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Car Parking Score

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Transport

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Food & Drink Quality

Tick all that apply

Food and drink served but none of the below apply

Organic

Seasonal

Local

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Food & Drink Quality Score

Hot Drink Options

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Uncertified hot drinks only

Certified Rainforest Alliance

Certified Fair Trade

Certified Organic

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Hot Drink Options Score

Milk Alternatives

Tick one that most applies

Dairy only

Alternatives served alongside dairy

50/50 (dairy/non-dairy)

100% non dairy alternatives

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Milk Alternatives Score

Bars & Cold Drinks

Tick all that apply

Cold drinks served but none of the below apply

Locally sourced

Served as draught in reusable glasses, aluminium cans or glass bottles

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Bars & Cold Drinks Score

Plant Based Meals

Tick one that most applies

Meals served but none are plant based

25% of meal options plant based

50% of meal options plant based

100% of meal options plant based

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Plant Based Meals Score

Dietary Options

Food and drink served but none of below apply

At least 2 portions of fruit and veg provided with every meal

Calorie figures displayed

No 'all you can eat' refills on any food or drink

No meal to contain more than 50% of the recommended daily intake of calories, fat, sugar or salt

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Dietary Options Score

Red Meat

Red meat served (not Pasture for Life)

All red meat served has Pasture for Life logo

Red meat served but alternative menu offered free of red meat

Meat served but not red meat

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Red Meat Score

Other Meat

Tick all that apply

Meat served but none of below apply

Red Tractor assured to indicate UK raise to minimum UK standards

Free range or RSPCA assured

Organic

Identified local small producer

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Other Meat Score

Fish

Tick one that most applies

Fish served but none of below apply

Fish served has the MSC Blue Fish label

Organic and RSPCA assured fish served

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Fish Score

Eggs

Tick all that apply

Eggs served but none of below apply

Free Range

Locally produced

RSPCA assured

Organic

Not applicable

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Eggs Score

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Service & Packaging

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Water Bottles

Tick one that most applies

Disposable plastic water bottles provided / not banned

Communal water coolers provided with cups

Attendees and staff asked to bring their own refillable bottles (also available for purchase) - no cups provided

Ban on single-use plastic bottles

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Water Bottles Score

Serveware (Attendee and/or crew)

Tick all that apply

Serveware used but none of below apply

No single-use straws, single-use cutlery, stirrers or sachets of condiments

Only recyclable disposable serveware used

Crockery/glasses and reusable napkins/straws used only (no single use items)

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Serveware (Attendee and/or crew) Score

Compostable/Biodegradable Serveware

Tick all that apply

Serveware used but none of below apply

Biodegradable serveware used

Recyclable serveware used

Food compostable serveware used

Cleary identified segregated bin systems communicated to staff and guests

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Compostable/Biodegradable Serveware Score

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Waste & Surplus

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Portion Control

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Pre-portioned table served meals provided

Buffet meal provided - no servers

Buffet meal provided - servers managing portions

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Portion Control Score

Food Choices

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Multiple food options offered to guests

Reduced food options, all are inclusive (vegan, gluten free, avoiding nuts, shellfish and pork)

Food options are fixed and dietary choices are gathered from crew and guests in advance

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Food Choices Score

Food Waste

Tick all that apply

Food provided but no food waste composting included

Caterers operate food waste composting at their premises for pre-event prep waste

Food waste contractor appointed

Venue has food composting bins in back of house for crew/catering use

Venue has food composting bins in front of house for guest use

Not applicable

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Food Waste Score

Surplus Logistics

Tick all that apply

No plans for distribution of any food waste (it will be thrown away)

Options for guests or crew to take away leftovers

Charities lined up in advance to collect surplus food

Plans made to deliver surplus food to charities if collection is a barrier

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Surplus Logistics Score

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Venue

Tick all that apply

Venue has no energy reduction targets or green energy tariffs

Venue has energy reduction targets

Venue uses green energy tariffs

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Venue Score

Power

Tick all that apply

Heating and/or cooling required

Power requirements mapped in event planning and design

Event designed to reduce number of connectors or generators required

Lower power usage incentivised by separate fuel/power use billing

AV and other equipment use energy efficient equipment and power down where possible

Temporary power uses wind/solar/biofuels

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Power Score

Venue Management

Tick all that apply

Power not part of Event/Ops Manager duties

Power down part of daily Event/Ops Manager duties

Event/Ops Manager to monitor room temperature and reduce heating or cooling where possible

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Venue Management Score

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Production Total

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Production Original

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Production Regauged

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Transport Total

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Transport Original

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Transport Regauged

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Catering Total

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Catering Original

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Catering Regauged

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Energy Total

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Energy Original

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Energy Regauged

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Overall Score

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Original Score

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Regauged Score

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