Environmental, Social & Governance

Our Commitment to ESG

At All Occasions Group (AOG), sustainability is more than a policy – it’s embedded in everything we do. We are committed to adopting environmentally responsible practices that guide our strategies, systems, and operations both within our office and throughout the events we manage.

We’ve tailored our approach to sustainability to suit our team and operations, equipping staff with the knowledge, tools, and resources to actively implement and champion our Environmental Policy.

Environmental

We are dedicated to reducing the environmental footprint of our operations and the events we deliver. Our initiatives include:

  • Designing and delivering events with sustainability in mind, from waste reduction strategies to digital-first communications.
  • Partnering with venues and suppliers who share our environmental values.
  • Encouraging sustainable transport and travel practices, and supporting carbon-conscious initiatives.
  • Embedding sustainable practices in our workplace, including recycling, energy efficiency, and reduced single-use materials.

Sustainable Event Practices

We actively support and encourage sustainable choices for the events we manage, offering clients a range of environmentally conscious options:

  • We promote digital collateral as a sustainable alternative to traditional satchels filled with printed collateral and merchandise.
  • Conference/Event apps are now widely adopted by our clients, reducing the need for printed programs, proceedings, and passports.
  • Proceedings are typically delivered via email or hosted online, making them more accessible and reducing paper waste.
  • We use eco-friendly name badges printed on compostable paper with water-based inks – and in some cases, attendees can print their own at home.
  • We advocate for eliminating single-use plastics wherever possible.

Social

People are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to building inclusive events and workplaces that celebrate diversity and strengthen community connections. We achieve this through:

  • Acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land where we live and work, and respecting their deep cultural heritage and continuing connection to Country.
  • Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture across our team, clients and suppliers.
  • Partnering with and supporting local businesses and communities.
  • Investing in our team’s professional development, wellbeing and growth.
  • Giving back through community engagement and charitable initiatives.

Sustainable Office Practices

In our Thebarton office, we take a practical and proactive approach to reducing our environmental footprint:

  • We reuse, reduce, recycle, and upcycle materials such as paper, cardboard, printer cartridges, and cans.
  • We minimise energy and water use by switching off lights and taps when not in use and operating all office equipment in energy-saving modes.
  • Our electrical appliances are chosen for their high energy-efficiency ratings.
  • We prioritise digital documentation wherever possible and only print when necessary — using double-sided printing in greyscale and with vegetable-based inks.
  • Our office itself is part of our sustainability story — it’s a restored industrial building featuring renewable materials, natural light, and green design elements.

Governance

We uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability in the way we work. Our governance practices ensure transparency, trust and compliance across all areas of our business. This includes:

  • Adhering to the Australian Privacy Principles and safeguarding client and delegate data.
  • Maintaining robust financial accountability and transparent reporting.
  • Following ethical procurement practices and working only with suppliers who align with our values.
  • Applying industry best practice in risk management, compliance and continuous improvement

Sustainable Partnerships

We are proud to collaborate with suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability. Our event partners actively support environmentally responsible initiatives and offer innovative solutions to help reduce, reuse, and recycle at every stage of the event lifecycle.