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Let Us Help You on Your Journey to Net Zero
We believe sustainable practices make business sense, and better events
It is our aim to help the South African events industry transform into one that is more environmentally and socially sustainable, while also being economically viable. In fact, we believe all three of these elements must be present to create successful events. If you believe this too, we invite you to join us.
Become A Member
If you would like to join our community of sustainable event industry players, you can. Event Greening Forum membership is managed on an annual basis; first time members needs to complete an application form and sign our code of ethics and conduct. Once your application is approved, you will be asked to pay a nominal membership fee. Find out more here.
IMPROVE YOUR IMAGE
Display our logo on your marketing materials. This demonstrates a public and professional commitment to sustainable events.
EXPAND YOUR SKILLS
Attend our educational events and training. We incentivise continued learning with complimentary access and discounts.
GROW YOUR NETWORK
Meet like-minded companies and potential partners, and become one of our preferred service providers.
Green Database
We have launched the Event Greening Forum Green Database, a centralised, searchable online resource hosting a range of eco-procurement options for events.
Latest Event Greening News
Three Women. Three Paths. One Purpose.
Although their careers have taken different directions, Joey Swart, Heather Nel and Angie Smith share a remarkably similar philosophy. They believe sustainability is about more than environmental responsibility. It is about building trusted relationships, creating opportunities for others, sharing knowledge and leaving the industry stronger than they found it. Meet these remarkable women and find out more about how they are helping shape a more sustainable future for South Africa’s business events industry.
Stop Buying Cheap. Start Buying Once.
“There’s a common misconception that sustainable events are automatically more expensive, more complicated to implement and harder to manage. In reality, investing in quality from the start can reduce waste, lower long-term costs and deliver better environmental outcomes,” says Sandro Corrado, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Gawk.
EGF Chair’s Letter, July 2026
As professionals who create experiences for thousands of people every year, we have an extraordinary opportunity—and indeed a responsibility—to demonstrate that successful events can also be environmentally responsible events.
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