Our Sustainability Pledge

Events are powerful, but they’re also resource intensive. Travel, venues, catering, production, print, waste: every choice has an impact. We believe it’s our responsibility to make those choices smarter, greener, and fairer.

sustainability matters to us

Now and in the future. That includes our commitment to sustainable event planning and employee wellbeing through flexible working and our dedicated mental health first aider. We offer regular internal and external training and development opportunities for all. We support charities in our community. But we’re not done there.

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

2020

Founded Lemon Lane with sustainability as a core value.

Joined isla to drive early sustainability efforts.

Appointed our dedicated Sustainability Manager.

Began trialling TRACE to track carbon measurement.

  • Partnered with Earthly to track and reduce agency emissions.
  • Rolled out TRACE to measure the carbon footprint of every event we deliver.
  • Signed the Better Business Act, committing to align profit with purpose.
  • Achieved accreditation with the Good Business Charter.
  • Became an accredited Living Wage Employer.
  • Published the first Lemon Lane Carbon Impact Report.
  • Mitigated 2024 operational emissions through our partnership with Earthly.
  • Recognised as one of the most sustainable agencies in Micebook’s Power30.

2020

Founded Lemon Lane with sustainability as a core value.

2022

Appointed our dedicated Sustainability Manager.

2024

  • Partnered with Earthly to track and reduce agency emissions.
  • Rolled out TRACE to measure the carbon footprint of every event we deliver.
  • Signed the Better Business Act, committing to align profit with purpose.
  • Achieved accreditation with the Good Business Charter.
  • Became an accredited Living Wage Employer.

2021

Joined isla to drive early sustainability efforts.

2023

Began trialling TRACE to track carbon measurement.

2025

  • Published the first Lemon Lane Carbon Impact Report.
  • Mitigated 2024 operational emissions through our partnership with Earthly.
  • Recognised as one of the most sustainable agencies in Micebook’s Power30.

OUR COMMITMENTS

Planet

  • Flexible working and a dedicated mental health first aider for staff.
  • Regular internal and external training — including sustainable event management.
  • Inclusive and accessible events: we audit venues, digital platforms, and content to remove barriers.
  • Fair pay standards for freelancers and suppliers, accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
  • Proactive focus on diversity, representation and safeguarding across our events and team.

People

  • Track and reduce our own operational footprint with Earthly.
  • Halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2024 as our baseline (10% annual reduction target).
  • Divert 90% of event waste from landfill and incineration by 2035.
  • Achieve Net Zero operations well before 2050, aligned with a 1.5°C pathway.
  • Design events using circular principles: less single use, more reuse, smarter sourcing.

Partnerships

  • Only appoint suppliers who meet both cost and environmental performance standards.
  • Publish our Supplier Code of Conduct.
  • Collaborate with clients and industry bodies to accelerate sustainable change together.
  • Support local charities and community initiatives through volunteering and donations.
  • Transparent reporting for clients and stakeholders, reviewed annually by our Sustainability Manager.

**For full details of our targets and methods, read our Environmental Sustainability Policy.

LOOKING AHEAD

Sustainability doesn’t have a finish line; it’s a constant push to do better. Beyond our annual milestones, we’re focused on:

  • Raising our supplier standards and expanding our network of ethical, low-impact partners.
  • Embedding accessibility and inclusion metrics into every event we deliver.
  • Reducing emissions intensity per attendee year on year.
  • Reporting more openly and transparently to clients, suppliers, and our team.


These focus areas will guide our work as we move into the future. To see the full detail, including our targets, governance structure and independent reporting, download our ESG Charter: People & Planet Plan 2025.

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PARTNERSHIPS

We don’t do this alone. These partners help us track, reduce, and reimagine the impact of every event:

We use isla’s TRACE platform to measure the carbon footprint of every event. The data gives us clear insight to cut emissions and report with confidence.

We utilise Earthly as part of our carbon offsetting efforts, leveraging their nature-based projects, including reforestation, biodiversity protection, and community-based regenerative farming, to restore balance beyond our events.

Event Cycle helps us reduce waste by redirecting surplus materials to charities and community projects. Together, we give event resources a meaningful second life.

We use Climate Essentials to understand and measure the carbon footprint of our day-to-day operations, separate from what happens at our events. Their reporting gives us a clear picture of where we stand, helping us focus our efforts and see how we’re moving forward year-on-year.