India Events Industry Targets 5% Carbon Cut by 2028
A sustainability company aims to help India's $14.3 billion events industry slash emissions by 5% within five years. The plan could prevent nearly one million tonnes of CO₂ annually while proving big business can take meaningful climate action.
India's booming events and exhibitions industry just got a major sustainability partner willing to tackle its massive carbon footprint.
Sunkonnect announced plans to reduce emissions across India's events sector by 5% over the next five years. The company will help organizers measure, reduce, and offset carbon from conferences, exhibitions, and large gatherings that currently pump out up to 18 million tonnes of CO₂ each year.
The events industry in India is worth $14.3 billion and growing at 7.6% annually. But that success comes with an environmental cost, with travel alone accounting for 90% of event-related emissions.
Sunkonnect's solution starts with detailed carbon assessments covering everything from electricity and logistics to catering and waste. Then they work with organizers to implement practical changes like energy optimization, sustainable materials, and low-carbon food options.
For emissions that can't be eliminated, the company helps retire carbon credits from renewable energy and reforestation projects. Their goal is to partner with 1,200 major events annually by 2028, preventing 960,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year.
The company already served as Carbon Neutral Partner for the 9th Responsible Business Awards, helping small and medium businesses develop their own decarbonization strategies. They plan to expand these services to more companies within the events ecosystem through workshops, assessments, and green finance guidance.
The Ripple Effect
This initiative shows how one sector's commitment can create waves of change across an entire industry. As more event organizers adopt these practices, attendees, vendors, and venues will all feel pressure to step up their sustainability game.
Industry experts believe technology and better practices could eventually reduce emissions by 40 to 60%. But with event emissions projected to hit 26 million tonnes by 2030, carbon management solutions will play a crucial role in keeping India's climate goals within reach.
The events industry proves that economic growth and environmental responsibility don't have to be at odds.
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