SUSTAINABILITY AT STAGE ENGAGE
Live events have an environmental impact. We cannot pretend otherwise.
What we can do is make better decisions, measure the results and help our clients consider sustainability from the beginning of every project.
Our approach focuses on practical changes across equipment, energy, fabrication, digital technology and transport.
OUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS
Since switching to rechargeable batteries in 2019
Equivalent to approximately 315 kg of disposable AA batteries
*Number correct as of July 2026
LED lighting stock
Every lighting fixture in our hire stock uses LED or Laser technology.
Zero conventional lamp-based lighting fixtures.
Travelled electrically
Our two company electric vehicles have covered more than 180,000 km since joining the Stage Engage fleet.
Digital display deployments
Our digital lecterns, digital posters and TV screens offer reusable alternatives to static printed event graphics.
DESIGN & FABRICATION
Good fabrication should not automatically become waste when an event finishes.
Before starting a new build, our team reviews existing scenic stock, materials and components to identify what can be reused, adapted or incorporated into the new design.
Design modular structures that can be reconfigured
Adapt existing scenic elements for new projects
Reuse carpet, panels and structural components
Store usable materials for future productions
Repair equipment and set pieces instead of replacing them
Discuss reuse and disposal options during the design process
The result is less waste, better use of materials and more value from every build.
EQUIPMENT & ENERGY
Our entire lighting hire stock is LED or Laser Source, with no conventional lamp-based fixtures remaining in our inventory.
Both LED and Laser Source equipment helps reduce electrical demand and heat output while removing the need for regular replacement lamps. We also maintain and repair our equipment to extend its working life and avoid unnecessary replacement.
Our rechargeable battery systems are charged, tested and managed in-house before every event, helping us maintain reliability while reducing single-use battery consumption.
DIGITAL ALTERNATIVES
Printed event graphics can quickly become outdated, particularly when schedules, speakers or branding change.
Digital lecterns, posters, TVs and LED displays allow content to be changed throughout an event without producing a new physical graphic for every update.
Our digital display equipment has now been deployed nearly 600 times, helping clients reduce their reliance on short-life printed signage while creating more flexible event environments.
Over 600
deployments
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
Transport is a major consideration in event production, which is why we plan equipment and crew movements carefully.
Our Exeter and West London operations allow us to position frequently used equipment closer to projects and reduce unnecessary transfers between our bases.
Consolidate equipment deliveries where practical
Plan vehicle loads to make better use of available space
Source bulky equipment locally when appropriate
Use local crew for suitable roles
Combine meetings and site visits to reduce separate journeys
Use electric vehicles for event travel, meetings and site visits
Our two company EVs have already travelled more than 180,000 km since joining the fleet.
Reusable cable straps
Reusable Velcro straps are fitted to a large proportion of our cables, reducing our reliance on disposable plastic tape.
Reducing material waste
Usable offcuts from our scenic builds are kept and reused on future projects, helping us reduce waste and make better use of every sheet of material.
Digital planning
Plans, schedules, drawings and production information are shared digitally wherever practical.
Repair and maintenance
Technical equipment is regularly inspected, serviced and repaired to extend its working life.
WORKING TOGETHER
The greatest opportunities are often found at the beginning of a project.
We help clients explore practical options that suit their event, venue and budget.
Reusable or modular scenic designs
Existing stock adapted for a new event
Digital alternatives to printed signage
Lower-power technical equipment
Locally sourced equipment and crew
Consolidated transport and deliveries
Plans for reusing materials after the event
More efficient equipment specifications
Sustainability does not need to compromise the design or audience experience. It simply needs to be considered early enough.
WHAT COMES NEXT
We want the information on this page to remain honest, measurable and useful.
Our next step is to improve how we record:
Electric and non-electric business travel
Scenic materials reused between projects
Carpet and set panels kept in use
Waste generated by fabrication
Equipment repaired instead of replaced
Power requirements across different production designs
As our data improves, we will continue adding new figures and updating our progress.
FINAL EVENT IMAGE PLACEHOLDER
Tell us about your event and we will help identify practical ways to reduce waste, improve efficiency and make better use of your budget. Or if you have any suggestions on how we could be even more sustainable, let us Know!
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