Identity awarded lead supporting agency role to help UNFCCC deliver COP26
Leading events agency Identity will work with the UK Government to deliver the 26th session of the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)
Following a competitive tender process, the Queen’s Award winning agency, will deliver the conference in Scotland on behalf of the UK Government. Fresh from the success of the G7 Summit in Cornwall, Identity will use its well–honed skills and experience to deliver a sustainable event in Glasgow.
COP26 is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of Heads of State ever hosted in the UK.
Michael Gietzen, MD of Identity said: “COP26 is a hugely important international event focusing on action to tackle climate change. It will attract worldwide media attention while hosting international heads of state, along with campaigners and climate experts. We are delighted to have been chosen and trusted to deliver this very high-profile event.”
The 12-day vital climate talks, postponed since 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, will take place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), kicking off on November 1.
Delegates, including heads of state, climate experts, and negotiators will come together at COP26 to agree on coordinated action to tackle climate change.
Janet Dodd, director of live events at Identity said: “We are honoured and proud to be the agency of choice to deliver this critical conference and to be supporting the government in uniting the world to tackle climate change. At Identity, we are determined to do everything we can to combat climate change and in pursuit of this, we have a dedicated team who focus on helping us achieve our vision. This team will be integral in making sure that COP26 is the most sustainable one to date and achieves ISO 20121 accreditation. We are delighted that we will once again be working with the talented teams at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and Cabinet Office, and are looking forward to working with them to deliver an event that will really make a difference.”
As well as the negotiations, there will also be space for countries, international organisations and other delegates to showcase climate action, highlight diverse climate change issues and share knowledge.
Identity is an events agency that has experienced extraordinary success over the last decade – this year listed in 25th place in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 league table of the fastest growing companies in the UK. With its HQ outside of London, the 100+ team boasts some of the sector’s most experienced and highly creative professionals.
The agency’s work has been in demand across the private and public sectors for some time now making it one of the few continuous rising stars in the events sector – even amidst the pandemic.
Identity was also presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade last year.