The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Cup Reception at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club is positioned as a Climate Neutral Event, hosted by the British Deputy High Commission Kolkata, with Consultivo as Sustainability Partner.
As the name suggests, this reception has been carefully designed in line with internationally recognised good practices to measure, reduce, and responsibly neutralise its carbon footprint.Â
The event’s climate neutrality approach aligns with globally recognised frameworks, including ISO 14068-1 (Carbon Neutrality) and ISO 20121 (Sustainable Event Management).
These standards promote transparency, credibility, and accountability.Â
As a climate neutral event, this reception will ensure that emissions be first avoided and then reduced wherever possible and unavoidable emissions be measured and offset through trusted, independently verified climate projects.Â
This approach aligns with the globally accepted principle – reduce first, then offset.Â
This Climate Neutral Event will reduce its footprint by:Â
- Low-carbon catering characterised by a plant-forward menu to lower emissions intensity, support hyper-local sourcing of perishable ingredients, and promote zero-waste protocols, eliminating single-use plastics.
- Sustainable mobility characterised by encouragement of electric vehicle use and shared mobility options to reduce single-occupancy travel.
- Energy efficiency characterised by near 100% LED lighting for event illumination and staging.
- Digital-first experience characterised by paperless invitations and QR-based engagement, reducing material and logistics emissions.
It is to be noted that in spite of every effort, some emissions still remain unavoidable. At the event, these emissions will be responsibly neutralised.Â
Doing so, it will support UN-recognised climate action projects in India, aligned with national and global climate goals, which contribute to clean energy generation, emissions reduction at scale and India’s transition towards a low-carbon economy.Â
The event reflects a shared commitment to demonstrating that prestigious, large-scale gatherings can thoughtfully align with climate responsibility while preserving elegance and experience.
Climate Neutral Event — British Deputy High Commission Kolkata | Sustainability Partner: Consultivo
About the Partners
British Deputy High Commission Kolkata
The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata actively supports climate leadership, clean energy transitions, and sustainable development partnerships between the UK and India.
Consultivo – Sustainability Partner
Consultivo is an ESG and sustainability advisory firm working with organisations to integrate responsible business practices, climate action, and measurable impact into strategy and operations.
Together, we are demonstrating how leadership events can also be climate leadership moments.
Participation by invitation only.
Disclaimer
The Climate Neutral claim for this event refers to climate-neutrality for a defined scope and period, as determined by a good-faith assessment of greenhouse gas emissions associated with selected event-related activities. The scope, boundaries, and assumptions have been defined in line with the principles of ISO 14068-1 (Carbon Neutrality), including the application of the hierarchy of avoidance and reduction prior to neutralisation of residual emissions.
Residual emissions within the defined scope have been addressed through the support of UN-recognised climate action projects. References to ISO 14068-1 and ISO 20121 indicate alignment with guidance frameworks and principles and do not constitute third-party certification, verification, or accreditation, unless explicitly stated. Emissions estimates and neutrality outcomes are subject to inherent uncertainties arising from data quality, methodological choices, and system boundaries. This information is provided for transparency and stakeholder awareness.
