We can make the biggest impact and real change together by creating more sustainable events

Wonderly, a division of Haymarket Media Group is committed to playing our part in shaping a better future with remarkable content. We work hard to minimise the carbon footprint of our events while ensuring our business serves as a force for good.

We are B Corp™ Certified 

The CIPD events listed below are hosted and organised by Wonderly, part of Haymarket Media Group, a Certified B Corp™ meaning our entire global business meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability.

For our events, this means we balance profit with purpose to benefit our workers, our communities, and the planet. Our B Corp status reinforces our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensures sustainability is embedded in every decision we make.

Our standards & accreditations

• ISO 20121 Certified: Haymarket was among the first media companies in the UK to achieve this international standard for sustainable event management. We use an accredited method to self-audit our live events, ensuring ongoing enhancements in efficiency and performance.
• ISO 14001 & ISO 50001 accredited: we hold accreditation for Environmental Management and Energy Management, ensuring our operational footprint is managed responsibly.

How we drive positive change 

We want to create more sustainable events and help our attendees do the same. Here is how we are putting our B Corp values into action:

• Carbon measurement: in partnership with isla, we use the TRACE platform to measure emissions and actively reduce our carbon footprint for 2025 and beyond
• Sustainable procurement: our B Corp-aligned procurement process requires suppliers to demonstrate their own sustainability initiatives. We prioritise partners who share our commitment to social and environmental impact
• Low-carbon catering: we prioritise seasonal, local produce and are swapping high-carbon foods for lower-carbon meats, vegetarian, and vegan options
• Waste-reduction focus: To significantly reduce our paper footprint, we utilise digital agendas and online marketing. The majority of our onsite signage is returned to depots for specialist recycling
• Renewable energy:  We utilise our carbon measurement platform, TRACE, to actively track and report on venue renewable energy usage, ensuring data-backed transparency for every event and are located near major public transport routes to encourage low-emission travel
• Circular materials: we encourage exhibitors and sponsors to use sustainable, reusable, or recyclable construction materials for their onsite presence

Continuous improvement is at the heart of being a B Corp. We are committed to constantly evolving our event practices to lead our industry toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

If you are planning to attend our events, whether as a delegate, an exhibitor or a speaker, you can help us to minimise the carbon footprint of the event.

• Use public transport and walk to the venue, to reduce carbon emissions
• Print as little as possible to avoid the unnecessary use and eventual waste of paper
• There are many hotels, restaurants, and local businesses that are going the extra mile for sustainability. Picking a hotel with a sustainability accreditation or choosing restaurants that use local, seasonal ingredients allows you to use your buying power to create positive change.
• Use recyclable banners and reusable stand materials for your exhibition spaces.
• Removing giveaways like pens and handouts and making these available online.
• Calculate your carbon footprint using the WWF environmental footprint calculator. Whether you’re able to attend or not, it’s a great tool for tracking your impact on the planet, and learning about what changes you can make to limit it.