This year, the Energy Strategy Summit, organized by Energynomics, brought together a diverse group of leaders from across the energy sector, including public authorities, company executives, academics, investors, consultants, and technology providers. It also marked an important milestone: measuring the event’s environmental impact for the first time.

 

What Was the Event’s Carbon Footprint?

 

 

The total carbon emissions from the 2025 Energy Strategy Summit amounted to 3,814 kgCO₂e, with an average of 25,4 kgCO₂e per participant. Here's how the emissions broke down:

• Food & Beverages: 1,634 kgCO₂e (42,83%) – The largest contributor, underscoring how what we eat and drink significantly influences event sustainability.
• Organizers’ Effort: 279,36 kgCO₂e (7,32%) – Reflecting emissions related to planning, logistics, and operational support.
• Electricity: 592,06 kgCO₂e (15,52%) – Demonstrating relatively efficient energy use by the hosting venue.
• Event Materials: 570,01 kgCO₂e (14,94%) – Including printed programs, banners, and other onsite resources.
• Commuting: 693,33 kgCO₂e (18,18%) – Based on estimated attendee travel to and from the event.
• Waste: 46,07 kgCO₂e (1,21%) – Representing emissions from materials discarded over the two-day period.

 

 

Clean Energy: A Tangible Path to Balance the Footprint

 

 

Measuring carbon emissions is just the starting point, what really matters is what we do next. Clean energy offers one of the most practical ways to offset emissions through real, measurable action. For example, approximately 35 square meters of solar panels could generate enough electricity in a year to fully offset the summit’s carbon footprint. That’s the power of renewables: replacing fossil fuels with cleaner sources like solar, wind, or hydro. Whether through direct investments or green energy contracts, choosing clean electricity helps lower emissions and move the energy sector in the right direction.

 

 

Looking Ahead: From Insight to Action

 

By measuring its carbon footprint for the first time, the Energy Strategy Summit 2025 sets a new standard for responsible industry events. This is more than a one-time exercise, it’s a starting point for integrating sustainability into every aspect of how we gather, collaborate, and shape the future of energy. With better data, growing awareness, and a clear path forward through clean energy, the journey toward lower-impact, climate-smart events has truly begun.