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03/07/2006
EC&O Venues has won the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) award for Environmental Sustainability in recognition for Earls Court and Olympia’s industry leading environmental initiatives. The prestigious award was presented at the AEO Awards ceremony on 30 June.
The award was presented to Rachel Parker, Customer Service Director, Earls Court, who said:
“We are extremely proud of our environmental sustainability record over the past year and this award is testament to the importance we place on environmental issues. The commitment and dedication of the venue teams at both Earls Court and Olympia has been truly outstanding and they all thoroughly deserve this award.”
Earls Court and Olympia have implemented a number of environmental sustainability initiatives, including large scale on-site recycling of exhibition and office waste, the installation of sustainable carpet and an energy saving programme. Debbie Law, Customer Service Director, Olympia, said:
“We set ourselves a huge challenge when we kicked off our environmental sustainability programme and its success, and this award, is due to a team effort between the venue staff, our service partners - ISS, Allens Waste, CCS - and the support of our customers.”
With this award, the AEO has recognised EC&O Venues are at the forefront of environmental sustainability in the exhibition industry. Trevor Foley Group Chief Executive, AEO commented:
“Protection of the environment and sustainability are becoming more and more significant in these times and it is vital that the exhibition and events industry plays a major role in these highly important activities. The AEO applauds the lead taken by EC&O Venues in developing a programme aimed both at saving costs and, most importantly, actively addressing these crucial matters.”
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Krissy Attridge, 020 7370 8838krissy.attridge@eco.co.uk
EC&O Venues is the UK’s premier exhibition and conference venue manager. The business comprises Earls Court, Olympia and the Brewery, three of London’s leading venues for exhibitions, conferences and special events. The three venues hold over 1000 events each year, attracting over 3 million visitors and 30,000 exhibiting companies.