FESTIVAL BAR CASE STUDY
Earthfest is a non profit multi day sustainability festival dedicated to showcasing climate action solutions. When organising a large scale eco festival at Kings Cross in London they needed a sustainable event bar that genuinely aligned with their environmental values. To ensure the lowest possible carbon footprint we curated the most climate friendly drinks menu in the world due to our premium ethical supply chain. Furthermore to support their mission and keep their upfront costs low we operated on a cash bar profit share model and donated 25% of our profits directly to the Camden Clean Air C.I.C.
2 VULNERABLE STAFF EMPLOYED
31 CHARITIES SUPPORTED
100 TREES PLANTED
10 UN GOALS CONTRIBUTED TO
THIS EVENT DONATED TO 31 CHARITIES
For Earthfest, we curated the world's most climate friendly drinks menu. Guests enjoyed a premium range of zero waste, carbon negative and ethically sourced beverages:
Climate Friendly Mojito (Evrythng Rum & Funkin): We mixed sustainable rum from the Not For Profit Spirits Co who donate all their profits to climate solutions and nature conservation through the Shropshire Wildlife Trust. This was perfectly paired with B Corp certified Funkin mixers.
Carbon Reducing Colada (Koskenkorva Vodka & Funkin): Featuring Climate Action Vodka, the world's first vodka made from regenerative agriculture that actively pulls CO2 from the atmosphere. Shaken up with B Corp certified mixers.
Bee Friendly Bramble (Warner's Gin & Funkin): Crafted with an award winning B Corp gin that is sustainably produced using entirely renewable energy. The distillery sits on 5 acres of land providing a home for over a million bees and thousands of plant species. Warner's also supports The Wildlife Trust and is a 1% for the Planet member.
THIS EVENT HELPED EMPLOY 2 VULNERABLE STAF
By choosing us for this festival Earthfest helped us provide professional hospitality employment for vulnerable staff members. Our team members often face significant barriers to employment but we believe talent is universal. That is why we actively employ individuals navigating homelessness, living with disabilities or rebuilding their lives after past convictions. For us a shift is not just about employment, it is a stepping stone to stability and the support they need to build a new future.
To ensure the Earthfest festival was truly climate positive we planted a forest of 100 trees and protected 300 more from deforestation through our verified partnership with Ripple Africa. During the lifetime of these trees they will sequester 30 tonnes of CO2 which is the equivalent of driving 73,000 miles in an average car. This forest includes fruit trees that provide sustainable food and income for the local farming community.
THIS EVENT PLANTED A FOREST OF
100 TREES & PROTECTED
300 TREES FROM DEFORESTATION
12,010
Since our launch we have planted thousands of trees globally. These dedicated forests provide a sustainable source of food and income for local farming communities while capturing vital atmospheric carbon.
21,150
A forest the size of a football pitch is cut down every 10 minutes in Malawi. Our ongoing funding protects indigenous trees from illegal logging helping safeguard vital habitats and local ecosystems.
3603
TONNES
of CO₂ sequestered
8.8 MILLON
MILES
driven by an average car
*During the lifetime of the tree
EARTHFEST CONTRIBUTED TO
14 UN GOALS
We are one of the few event companies globally that contribute to all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals annually providing a clear blueprint for a sustainable future.
We provide employment to people facing homelessness and we pay the London Living Wage across our sustainable event bar team.
Our past projects fed people experiencing homelessness and an event rum partner provide millions of meals to children in Haiti.
One of our alcohol free beers supports mental health charities and our ethical soft drinks fund healthcare for farming communities.
Sales from our event beers, Prosecco and soft drinks help build schools and provide education to underprivileged children.
The ethical water brands we use at our corporate events help provide clean drinking water to communities in Africa.
We use Fairtrade suppliers for some event spirits and fresh fruit garnishes where possible.
Some of our event soft drinks and wines fund the building of roads and hospitals for local farming communities.
80% of our bar stock is sourced locally to reduce transport miles and our sustainable cocktail mixers plant orchards in city centres.
Several of our event wines and premium spirits are produced using zero waste methods or circular economy principles.
For every event we plant 100 trees and many of our spirits and wines are carbon negative or made via regenerative farming.
Some of our event Prosecco and sustainable wines help take plastic out of the ocean and protect sea turtles.
Sales from our specific event beers and spirits contribute directly to animal conservation and natural biodiversity.
One of our event kombuchas helps employ and support survivors of human trafficking.
Our entire supply chain is built on partnerships with social enterprises, not for profits and fellow B Corps to deliver premium ethical hospitality.
EARTHFEAST CONTRIBUTED TO
14 UN GOALS
We are one of the few event companies globally that contribute to all 14 UN Sustainable Development Goals annually providing a clear blueprint for a sustainable future.
We provide employment to people facing homelessness and we pay the London Living Wage across our sustainable event bar team.
Our past projects fed people experiencing homelessness and an event rum partner provide millions of meals to children in Haiti.
GEORGINA, EARTHFEST PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
“When organising Earthfest we needed an eco friendly mobile bar service that could handle a large scale festival while reflecting our deep environmental values. Better World Bar Hire delivered a fully sustainable event bar solution that enhanced our guest experience for all 10,000 attendees. The team curated the most climate friendly drinks menu possible and even operated on a profit share model to donate directly to the Camden Clean Air C.I.C. Their service was professional, polished and proved that you do not need to compromise on quality or speed to run a climate positive festival. I cannot recommend them enough for any brand looking to host a truly sustainable event.”
Yes. We do not just serve drinks we measure your event impact. After the festival you will receive a transparent Impact Report detailing the trees your event planted, vulnerable staff it employed and charities your event drinks donated to. This data is perfect for your annual Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) report, Scope 3 emissions tracking or your B Impact Assessment.
No. We choose the planet over profit. While our ethical, organic and B Corp certified drinks cost us more we keep our mobile bar hire prices competitive with standard providers. For large scale events like Earthfest we can even operate a profit share model to keep your upfront costs low. You get a premium sustainable service without the premium price tag proving that purpose led business works.
Absolutely. We specialise in sustainable brand activations and large scale events. We can create bespoke cocktails named after your campaign values or design climate friendly drinks menus tailored specifically for your sustainability festival or corporate gathering.
Yes. Inclusivity is a core part of our ethical bar hire. Alongside our premium spirits we curate an ethical zero percent menu featuring mocktails, alcohol free beers and 0% Prosecco to ensure every guest feels celebrated.
Very little. We are a fully self sufficient mobile bar solution. If you choose our Digital Bar, fridges or draught beer taps we simply require a standard 13 amp power socket. For remote festival locations we provide fully off grid options using our sustainable wooden bar and ice buckets to cool drinks.
Yes. While our primary hubs are London, Kent, Essex, Sussex and Surrey we provide nationwide mobile bar hire. We have successfully managed ethical festivals across the UK connecting with purpose driven communities everywhere.
Yes. A truly sustainable event requires a responsible clear down. We ensure all empty bottles, eco cups and garnishes are properly sorted and recycled. We leave your venue exactly as we found it with zero hassle for your festival team.
Absolutely. We provide a fully compliant B2B hospitality service. We hold a personal license to serve alcohol, carry £10m Public Liability Insurance and can manage all Temporary Event Notices (TENs) for your chosen festival venue.
Are you an event organiser planning a sustainability festival or a large scale corporate event?
Secure your date with Better World Bar Hire for your next eco festival, brand activation or networking mixer. You will guarantee a fully certified ethical supply chain and a net positive event complete with a personalised impact report that aligns seamlessly with your ESG goals. We are the premier sustainable mobile bar specialists for London, Kent and the South East.
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