COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE & PLANET

EVENTS THAT DON'T COST THE EARTH

At the Inspiring Leadership Conference, we’re committed to making a positive impact — not just in leadership, but also in how we deliver our event. We believe great leadership includes environmental and social responsibility, which is why sustainability is embedded into every part of our planning and delivery and we partner with ECOsmart certified and Birmingham based event management company, Blackberry Events.

We’re proud to be taking thoughtful, measurable steps to reduce our carbon footprint while maintaining the quality experience our delegates expect. 

• Re-used Lanyards: We’ve opted to re-use lanyards from previous events to cut down on single-use materials and reduce waste. 

• Lion – Local Expo Supplier: Our exhibition partner, Lion, is a local supplier based in Birmingham.  

• Sustainably Responsible Venue: The ICC Birmingham have invested significantly into sustainability at their events venue, helping everyone who attends to be part of something positive. They have initiatives involving waste management, energy, catering and they event have their own wildlife areas on the roof of the building and around it.  

• In-House Catering (ICC): Our venue’s in-house catering team at the ICC runs its own sustainability initiatives — from reducing food waste to sourcing responsibly from local suppliers where possible — ensuring food at the conference is as ethical as it is delicious. 

• AV Production – We are proud to partner with PSP AV who are local production company based in Birmingham and have achieved the ESSA Sustainability Certification.  

IN THIS TOGETHER

• The ICC Birmingham is easily accessible by many means of public transport – just 13 minutes walk from the train station and various bus services a two minute walk to Broad Street. We encourage attendees to consider greener travel options, including trains, trams, car share and buses, whenever possible. Book Train Tickets Here  

• Responsible Giveaways: In 2026 we are encouraging sponsors and exhibitors to reduce wasteful giveaways and to think more in favour of supporting a circular economy. This can be done by switching print to digital, eliminating plastic, specifically single use and giving items that can be re-used or are recyclable or made from recyclable materials.   

• Stand Design: When designing your stand there are a number of ways you can make it less harmful to the environment. You can design your graphics in a way that means they can be re-used for years to come, leave off dates and imagery that will date and opt for graphics you can easily take down and transport home. If you plan to use banners, for the same cost as a typical roller banner you can get a PVC free eco roller banner that is also part of a recycling scheme where you get rewarded for trading in old banners. 

• Refill Bottles: Whether you are exhibiting or attending as a delegate we advise you bring a refillable water bottle which you are welcome to top up throughout the day at our many water stations around the venue. This will help eliminate single use plastic, cups or crockery being used and will limit energy usage when washing up.