Sustainability

Our Commitment to Sustainability in Event Planning

At WM Events, sustainability is more than a value—it’s a practice woven into everything we do.

From eco-conscious event design to mindful day-to-day operations, we’re committed to minimizing our environmental impact without compromising on creativity, style, or impact. For more than two decades, our team has implemented sustainable practices across our office, warehouse, and event production, and we’re proud to be a leader in green event planning.

Sustainability: A Core Value at WM Events

Sustainability is a cornerstone of our mission. 
It drives how we source materials, design events, and manage resources behind the scenes. We’re not alone—industry authorities like BizBash have recognized sustainable design as a leading trend for brand experiences in 2025. But for us, sustainability isn’t a trend. It’s a responsibility.

As Events.com COO stated in Special Events magazine, it’s about “rethinking how gatherings can leave a positive footprint from start to finish.” That’s exactly what we’re doing.

       

Leading with Purpose: Our In-House Sustainability Manager

To guide our efforts, we’ve designated a dedicated Event Operations & Sustainability Manager—Chris Nelson—who leads initiatives to track, measure, and improve our environmental impact. Under his leadership, WM Events has launched new programs, reduced waste, and added accountability to every department.

What Sustainability Looks Like at WM Events

Commercial Composting

Through our partnership with CompostNow, a B Corp-certified organics recycling provider, we compost food scraps, florals, and more.

So far in 2025, we’ve:

  • Diverted 1,849 pounds of waste

  • Created 185 pounds of compost

  • Avoided 192 pounds of methane and 4,808 pounds of CO2

These numbers are the equivalent of saving 5,398 vehicle miles—and we’re just getting started.

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: A Daily Practice

We prioritize creative reuse and efficient recycling every day:

  • Diverting over 5,564 cubic feet of traditional recyclables annually (the volume of 1,000 bathtubs!)

  • Recycling toner cartridges and batteries

  • Reusing packing materials for transporting florals and event props

  • Using compostable china, glassware, and reusable serveware in our offices and for client hosting

  • Avoiding single-use plastics and offering staff company-branded reusable water bottles

 

Upcycling

We don’t let our stunning printed backdrops and signage go to waste. When they’re no longer needed, we donate them to organizations that transform them into stylish recycled bags—an ideal giveaway for clients and partners. We also purchase pre-owned office furniture and design materials, supporting a circular economy whenever possible.

Reducing Emissions with Remote Work

By offering flexible work-from-home schedules to our sales, design, and floral teams, we’ve saved an estimated 13,795 pounds of CO2 annually—the equivalent carbon capture of nearly 300 trees.

         

 

 

Energy Efficiency at Our Atlanta Headquarters

When we renovated our new headquarters, we built sustainability into the design:

  • LED lighting, dimmer switches, and motion sensors

  • Temperature-regulating window coverings

  • Partnering with local and eco-conscious vendors for building materials and office supplies

Sustainable Floral Design

With a full floral department onsite, we preserve and repurpose plant materials efficiently. Our grow room houses orchids, succulents, trees, and large plants, extending their life cycle. We also:

  • Choose chicken wire over floral foam for arrangements when possible

  • Consolidated floral and supply shipments

  • Donate post-event arrangements to extend their life

Looking Ahead: Sustainability Goals for the Future

Our sustainability journey is ongoing. We are exploring:

  • Continuing staff education and certification

  • Expanding our donation network and upcycling partnerships

  • Pursuing certifications in sustainable event practices

At WM Events, we believe beautiful events shouldn’t come at the planet’s expense. That’s why our sustainability program is always evolving—to meet the moment, lead by example, and leave a legacy we’re proud of.

 

     

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