These resources are provided for the use of Local Authorities participating in the GECoP Phase 2: Pathway to UK Adoption (25/26) project.

Main Resource Guide

Additional resources, templates and guidance:

• The Green Events Code of Practice (2025) [PDF]
• About GECoP: Internal stakeholders in Local Authorities [.pptx]
• About GECoP: Introduction for Event Organisers [.pptx]
• Embedding the Green Events Code of Practice (GECoP) in Licensing [.pptx]
• GECoP Draft Licensing Policy Wording [WORD]
• Template: Environmental Management Plan for Events [WORD]
• GECoP Example press release [WORD]
• Green Events Code of Practice (GECoP) – National Pilot Impacts Report (2025).pdf

Resources coming soon (by mid-February 2026)

• Introduction to Event Sustainability – Training workshop [PPT Template]
• Donut Toolkit set-up guide:
  • License/access to the Donut Toolkit (offline – spreadsheet format)
  • Training to understand and use the tool – PDF and set-up video