Arksen co-produce David Attenborough documentary, Arena wins Sustainability Award and Barons Eden and Hoar Cross Hall achieve Gold Accreditation
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Arena wins Sustainability Award
Congratulations to FuturePlus member, Arena Europe, Middle East & Asia, after winning The Sustainability Award at the Event Production Awards. The award recognises the work of Arena’s Global Sustainability Lead Joely S., advisor Ellie Milgate and the wider Arena teams in ensuring sustainability and social responsibility are at the heart of the organisation’s operations and services.
Arena EMEA is the leading event services company, providing bespoke and innovative temporary structures, seating, scaffolding, ice rinks, furniture, and interiors to some of the most prestigious live events in the UK, Europe, the Middle East & Asia. Arena EMEA is part of Arena Events Group plc.
The group benefits from a highly experienced team and a proven track record spanning well over 100 years. Constantly investing in new products is a priority and we have supplied many major world events, including: London 2012 Summer International Olympic Committee – IOC, 2014 FIFA Brazil World Cup, Rugby World Cup in 2015 and Her Majesty The Queen's 90th Birthday Celebrations.
Arksen co-produce David Attenborough documentary on the health of our oceans
Incredible news at Arksen, after co-producing an exciting new feature-length documentary with the legendary David Attenborough, focusing on the health of our oceans.
‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ will highlight the urgent need to restore the beauty and vitality of Earth’s interconnected waters.
This project underscores the commitment of 10 Percent For the Ocean 🌊 and Arksen to drive meaningful environmental change. The film will be released as a global cinema event from 8 May 2025.
This is a SILVERBACK FILMS and Open Planet Studios co-production, in association with All3Media International, National Geographic, and Minderoo Pictures.
Mike’s Truants Foundation Africa Ride: 4 Countries in 4 Days for a Great Cause
Mike Penrose has been participating in the The Truants Foundation Africa Fundraising Ride this last week.
Cycling through 4 countries in 4 days - Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
The Truants Foundation has raised over 3M for the world's most vulnerable children, and they are already on over 500K for this fundraising event.
Many of you know Mike has spent most of my life working for organisations that support children in some of the most challenging circumstances, and given the cuts to aid and social support, this type of event has never been more needed.
All raised funds go to the charities: Nordoff and Robbins, Save the Children UK, Childline and the Teenage Cancer Trust.
If you would like to support Mike, click here.
The Future of Sustainable Investing
The latest episode of the Business of Sustainability podcast dives into the evolving world of sustainable investment with FuturePlus member, Sustainable Ventures.
Our co-founders and co-hosts, Alexandra Smith and Mike Penrose, sit down with Julia Groves, Investment Partner at Sustainable Ventures, to unpack the opportunities and challenges of making impact-driven investment more accessible.
Key takeaways from the episode:
The power of diverse entrepreneurial teams in driving innovation
How financial literacy accelerates sustainable change
The game-changing role of AI in climate tech
What the new Financial Conduct Authority's Sustainability Impact label means for investors and startups
Listen here.
Sustainable Ventures launches a partnership with Google Cloud
Sustainable Ventures is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Google Cloud, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for climate tech innovators. Join them for the official launch event to discover how to leverage cutting-edge technology to scale your impact.
What Awaits You:
Insights: Hear from Emily Ford, Head of Startups UK/I at Google Cloud, and leaders from organisations like Nestlé and The Wonki Collective on how AI transforms food systems through the UKRI-funded Bridge AI consortium.
Opportunities: Learn how to unlock $25,000+ in Google Cloud credits, cutting-edge AI tools, and dedicated technical support to accelerate your business growth.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Event Hub, Sustainable Ventures
Registration: Click here to secure your place
Barons Eden and Hoar Cross Hall achieve Gold Accreditation
Congratulations to Nerys Chell and the team at Barons Eden - Hotel and Spa Collection and Phil Murphy and the Hoar Cross Hall Conferences & Events team on achieving Gold Accreditation 2024 with Sustainable Wellness and FuturePlus.
Katie Byrne Plowman, COO of our partner Sustainable Wellness, recently visited the team and joined the Eden Hall sustainability committee for their monthly meeting and connected with spa & wellness leaders, managing directors, and their incredible head of people to explore how they’re continuing to evolve their sustainability journey.
The tour across the Hoar Cross Hall and Eden Spa grounds revealed a powerful sustainability roadmap in action:
Bee hives and a newly launched composting initiative
Biodiversity-friendly landscaping
Comprehensive recycling and compost systems
Biomass energy and advanced saltwater/ozone systems
Strong local community partnerships
A vibrant people culture rooted in purpose and wellbeing
Join our team
We are seeking a passionate and competent Sustainability Executive to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover basis, contributing to impactful client work and exciting internal projects during this fixed-term period.
This impactful and purpose-driven role will involve spearheading initiatives with clients to continually assess and enhance the implementation of their sustainability and social impact programs.
You will be stepping into an established role, with a handover period and ongoing support from the wider team to ensure a smooth transition and continued success with client relationships.
For more information or to apply, click here.
Charity Race from Edinburgh to Dartmouth
This September, Chloe Spencer, from FuturePlus member RAD Propulsion, will be racing from Edinburgh to Dartmouth, navigating only on foot or by public transport to raise for the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC).
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) provide crucial support to serving personnel, veterans, and their families.
From hardship grants to mental health support, financial assistance to family welfare, RNRMC is there for those who serve or have served, when they need it most.
You can support Chloe here.
Business of Sustainability x FutureImpact Platform Tour
Following the success of earlier sessions this year, we're excited to announce a new monthly call for anyone keen to meet others interested in sustainability and a tour of the FutureImpact platform.
These 30-minute interactive sessions are ideal for existing clients seeking to deepen their platform knowledge and businesses curious about how data-driven sustainability strategies can be applied in practice.
What to expect:
Hosted by Fiona McCullagh & Elizabeth Corse from the FuturePlus team
Real examples of how businesses are using the platform
An 8-minute tour of FutureImpact's key features and capabilities
Opportunity to connect and learn from 3 to 5 other businesses
Live Q&A with our platform experts
No pressure, educational environment
Next session: Wednesday 9th April at 11am
Happens: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 11am
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams) Interested?
Reserve your spot here.