NEWS & RESOURCES

Discover how Hope Solutions helped shape one of the world’s most ambitious environmental awards into a blueprint for sustainable global events, from bike-powered performances to carbon-cutting innovation on the world stage.

At Hope Solutions, we believe October is the perfect moment to take stock. Are your net zero ambitions keeping pace with reality? Or is there still a gap between what’s been promised and what’s being delivered?

HVO fuel can help the events industry cut emissions, but what actually is it? How does it work? And what is its role in the net-zero transition?

In her latest article for Environment Journal, Emily Ford from Hope Solutions explores how local authorities can play a bigger role in reducing the environmental impact of live events.

Discover the new proposed UK policy to ban single-use cups in riverside bars; backed by data shaping a cleaner future for our waterways.

Hope Solutions’ Live Events Manager, Bryonie Mathews, is featured in Vision for Sustainable Events’ Green Leader Q&A series. With over a decade of hands-on experience and a first-class degree in Sustainable Festival Management, Bryonie shares insights from her work with major clients like Glastonbury Festival, Coldplay, and The Earthshot Prize.

Luke Howell, Founder of Hope Solutions, is named a 2025 Impact 50 honoree by Pollstar for his pioneering work in sustainable live events: from Coldplay’s record-breaking low-emissions tour to shaping global industry standards through research and innovation.

Behind the scenes of the world's biggest tours and festivals, a shift is underway from from symbolic sustainability gestures to deep, strategic change and positive influence, writes Hope Solutions' founder and director Luke Howell

Luke Howell, Founder of Hope Solutions, is named 2025 Environmental Professional of the Year by the Society for the Environment. From off-grid beginnings to climate leadership with Coldplay and Netflix, his career is redefining sustainability in entertainment.

Unusual Rigging has launched a comprehensive sustainability review in collaboration with Hope Solutions. This initiative aims to integrate environmental and social sustainability across Unusual's operations and supply chain.

This report, produced by Julie’s Bicycle, and Hope Solutions and commissioned by LIVE, offers clear, evidence-based guidance to help venues reduce waste and emissions. Drawing on detailed life cycle analysis and industry research, it compares the environmental impact of different cup types, materials, and washing systems - and outlines best practice for sustainable operations at scale.

A visual breakdown of key data from Hope Solutions’ report on disposable vs reusable cups, clear, impactful stats that highlight the environmental case for reuse at live events.

Hope Solutions explores the environmental impact of disposable vs reusable plastic cups in a data-led report, uncovering what really reduces waste and emissions at live events and festivals.

An in-depth look into the impact of diesel use within the UK live music, sports and entertainment industries, supported by expert analysis and practical solutions.