Working with isla

In a recent study, 34% of exhibitors and 36% of visitors said they would not attend a trade show that does not have a responsible approach to sustainability. As a result, agencies, brands, suppliers and organisers operating within the events industry must work towards a more sustainable future to enact positive change and retain custom.

In collaboration with isla, our dedicated team have been researching new and advanced ways to educate and facilitate change in the exhibition industry. From 100% recyclable materials to efficient waste tracking, we’re consistently finding ways to incorporate sustainable solutions into our projects.

Who Are isla?

isla is a non-profit organisation founded as the event industry’s response to the climate crisis. Drawing upon the expertise of 12 agencies, isla’s powerful network of professionals utilise their specialist knowledge to facilitate change.

As an action-driven network, isla empowers businesses through the confidence, awareness and resources they need to measurably and meaningfully deliver sustainable events.

Our focus is on three core areas: zero waste, 100% renewable, and carbon emission reductions. isla aims to set both short and long-term targets in these areas, tracking measures and reports to support constant improvement of its members and the wider industry.

Why Are We Working With isla?

As an organisation looking for more productive, focused ways to achieve sustainability, isla’s impactful messaging impressed the team at Leach. isla is a new company, working with a wide variety of people in the industry from buyers to other manufacturers – posing a fantastic opportunity for Leach.

At Leach, we are driven towards sustainability and isla’s expertise allows us to craft eco-friendly solutions to the most effective of our abilities. With their extensive contact base, it’s also incredible to liaise with various other companies and discover varied ways of working.

What Do We Want to Achieve?

Here at Leach, we value mutually beneficial relationships. From isla, we will receive support and education on how to be more sustainable, enabling us to become more confident in the choices we as a business are making.

From us, they can expect to receive our wealth of print/manufacturing knowledge and the possibility to expand into the vast number of industries we currently work with including retail and museums.

Brand Values

As we embark on a new, sustainable way of working, we found that many of isla’s brand values were aligned to ours. Here’s isla’s brand values, designed with passion and created with collaboration in mind:

Power: Making people feel like they have the power to make a difference.
Knowledge: Empowering people with the right information to promote behavioural change.
Approachable and personal: Becoming an ally to the industry.
Challenge: Fearlessly rising to every challenge.
A no-nonsense sentiment: Telling it like it is without creating undue fear or anxiety.

Through professional facilitation, education and reporting, the team at Leach are working to share their knowledge, upskill the industry and track progress to rapidly affect change within the events industry. For an environmentally conscious service, contact Leach to transform your exhibition space.