Sustainable Event Planning Business

Sustainable Event Planning Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

A sustainable event planning business is a business that focuses on creating and organizing events that have a minimal environmental impact. This can include anything from corporate events and conferences to weddings and festivals. The key to running a successful sustainable event planning business is to focus on eco-friendly practices and sourcing environmentally-friendly products and services. This can include using recycled materials for decorations, sourcing local and organic food and drinks, and using renewable energy sources for lighting and power.

To start this type of business, it is essential to have a strong understanding of sustainability and the impact that events can have on the environment. Having strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage budgets and work with various vendors is also necessary.

Some tips for running a successful sustainable event planning business include:

Research and stay up-to-date on sustainable practices and products.
Build a network of eco-friendly vendors, including caterers, florists, and rental companies.
Communicate the importance of sustainability to clients and partners and educate them on the benefits of eco-friendly events.
Use social media and other marketing channels to promote the sustainability of your events and attract environmentally-conscious clients.
Track and measure the environmental impact of your events and continually work to improve and reduce their effects.
By focusing on sustainability and eco-friendly practices, a sustainable event planning business can create memorable events, positively impact the environment, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

In this list, you'll find real-world sustainable event planning business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a sustainable event planning business that makes money.

1. EMS Events ($600K/year)

Amana Feline's "aha" moment came when she saw event organizers struggling with equipment rentals, prompting her to start EMS Events in 1997. Today, her company generates $50K monthly, serving 500-600 events annually in London.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
How many people on the team: 25

My Event Production Company Brings In $50K/Mo

Case study about the growth of an event production company in London that started in 1997, now making $50K monthly and aiming to reach $90K by offering event equipment and services such as LED video walls, sound systems, and lighting hire, serving corporate events and focusing on exhibitions for revenue growth.

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