Sustainability

At the British Pharmacological Society, we know that running large-scale conferences has an impact on the environment. That’s why we are taking steps towards reducing our impact on the planet.

For the first time in 2024, we will be measuring the carbon footprint of the event, using a comprehensive tool called TRACE by Isla. To accurately measure the carbon emissions from Pharmacology 2024, we will be working with our venues and suppliers to measure the emissions we create from venue energy, travel and transport, event catering, and waste. You might have noticed in your registration form that we asked you how many miles you were travelling to attend the event and what mode of transport you were using. We’ll use all this data to form an accurate measurement of the total carbon emissions from our event.

Gaining an insight into the carbon footprint of our event will help us to identify areas for reduction in the future, working towards the Society’s objective of reaching Net Zero.

Here are other areas where we are trying to reduce the impact of Pharmacology 2024 on the environment:

• We choose suppliers and venues with clear sustainability objectives and this forms part of our criteria when selecting who we will work with.
• Our event lanyards are all made with recycled plastic and our badges are plastic-free.
• To reduce printing, our detailed event programme will be available on our website and mobile app only.
• Our exhibition supplier works with a graphic recycling scheme to reduce exhibition waste
• Speakers and staff will be encouraged to travel to the conference by public transport, wherever this is feasible. See information on travelling to and around Harrogate.
• Our event catering will be free from beef and lamb, with plenty of vegetarian and plant-based options available.

We know that there is more we can do to reduce the impact of our activities on the planet. If you have ideas or feedback, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at meetings@bps.ac.uk and we would be happy to have to have a chat!

We are looking for a sponsor to help us offset our carbon emissions from Pharmacology 2024. If your organisation is interested in supporting our sustainability goals, please visit our Partner with us page and contact us at mariam.chahid@bps.ac.uk for more information.

Find out more about sustainability at Harrogate Convention Centre.