What Legacy Events Is All About
Legacy Events, founded in 2016, is an award-winning, certified B-Corp sustainable events agency and consultancy based in Oxford, UK. Known for crafting high-quality events—whether in person, virtual, or hybrid—they bring flair and exceptional attention to detail to every project. Sustainability and triple-bottom line thinking aren’t just buzzwords here; they’re baked into everything Legacy does. Their international team has a proven track record delivering successful events across the UK, USA, Canada, and Sweden, especially for clients in tech, environmental, and international development sectors.
The Main Benefit of Partnering with Legacy
Legacy’s expertise means clients get more than just event management—they get a partner who ensures every detail is handled with care and sustainability in mind. Here’s a quick snapshot of what they bring to the table:
- Certified B-Corp with a strong sustainability focus and a B Corp score of 80.1
- Experience managing events from intimate networking meetings to large conferences and awards ceremonies
- Comprehensive event logistics: venue sourcing, supplier management, registration, transportation, and security
- Flexible support—whether it’s managing a small part of an event or taking full control from concept to delivery
- Consultancy services including training, workshops, audits, and tailored advice to boost sustainable event practices
- Support for achieving ISO 20121 and B Corp certification, plus sustainability strategies and procurement optimization
How Legacy Handles Event Management
Event Managers at Legacy are pros at juggling all the moving parts that make an event successful. From finding the perfect venue to coordinating suppliers and handling registrations, they cover it all. Even transportation and security logistics are in their capable hands. Whether a client needs help with just one piece of the puzzle or wants Legacy to steer the entire project, the team adapts seamlessly. The goal? To create events that leave a lasting impression and a positive impact on everyone involved.
Consultancy Services That Drive Sustainable Change
Legacy’s consultancy goes beyond event execution. They empower event professionals and organizations to run greener, more sustainable events through hands-on training sessions, interactive workshops, and detailed audits. Their advice is tailored, practical, and strategic—designed to help clients embed sustainability into their core event planning processes. This includes crafting sustainability policies, action plans, and optimizing procurement and logistics to reduce environmental footprints.
Who Legacy Works With and Why It Matters
Legacy collaborates with some big names—think Spotify, GE, and Formula E—helping them coordinate fully sustainable conferences, product launches, activations, away days, incentives, and more. The agency’s founder, Abena, is a Chartered Scientist with over 20 years of experience in sustainability and leadership. She’s a recognized thought leader who’s contributed extensively to publications, blogs, and lectures. Under her guidance, Legacy has won awards like Conference News’ CSR award and the Conference Awards Silver for Sustainability. Her vision? To make environmentally sustainable and socially responsible events the new norm—not by restricting creativity, but by using sustainability as a catalyst for bolder, more vibrant events.
Legacy Events’ Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – through sustainable procurement and waste reduction
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by minimizing carbon footprints in event logistics and operations
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – supporting fair supplier practices and local economies
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – collaborating with clients and suppliers to drive sustainability
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – promoting events that respect and enhance local environments
Looking Ahead: The Future of Sustainable Events
Legacy Events is more than just an agency; it’s a movement pushing the events industry toward a future where sustainability and creativity go hand in hand. Their approach shows that green events don’t mean dull or restrictive—they can be bold, innovative, and impactful. By blending deep sustainability knowledge with practical event management skills, Legacy is setting a new standard. For anyone looking to host events that truly matter—both to people and the planet—Legacy is a shining example of how it’s done.
