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Imagine. Your festival & tours in balance

Fast, efficient, easy way to balance your events.
Get Festival Balanced

Balance saves you time and money.

How does it work?

Traditionally, festivals and tours require a detailed carbon assessment; it s time consuming, complicated, painful and expensive. We have removed this problem for you.

Our system has calculated the average CO2 emissions factor per audience member
using events production data & audience transport, divided by audience size.
On average 80% of the CO2 from Greenfield festivals and large tours is created by audience transport. 20% is production. This is a accepted industry standard figure. 

We recommend that the cost saving from the CO2  assessment is spent on efficiency and reductions. There is detailed advice available from reputable festival and touring assessment specialists.

(We ask you to put the extra cost on the ticket so the audience BALANCE the
festival)

A BALANCE FESTIVAL & TOUR. HOW DOES IT WORK?

  • The event chooses its BALANCE Forest
  • For every tonne of BALANCE from this Forest, we marry the planting of an extra sister Tree near your festival creating two festival forests.
  • The tour provides expected audience numbers.
  • BALANCE provides branding for the Festival publicity to communicate with maps showing the location of your Forest.
  • Audiences are encouraged to use this as a facility throughout the year.
  • 100% of the BALANCE cost is applied to ticket sales.
  • After the event, the tour pays for the BALANCE Units (and if you like, you all can come and plant the trees with us.)

BALANCE collateral for festival marketing:

You receive a ‘BALANCE’ logo, certificate and other marketing collateral signifying your commitment to biodiversity, human rights and socioeconomic benefits for local communities with climate action.

BALANCE® is the fast, innovative, simple, cost-effective way to become BALANCED. Your festival or tour Forests are an extension of your brand and can be used for ongoing communication with audiences.

We send you a yearly report on the biodiversity benefits as they happen that you can send onto your databases.

Historically, in a previous lifetime members of the BALANCE team have planted trees for Glastonbury Festival. This was mentioned in their license application demonstrated positive local benefit.

The Scientific Methodology

HOW DOES IT WORK?

2022: Our six-point methodology authored in 2022 by three leading pioneers in climate…

2023: formally reviewed by

  • Professor Peter Cox, Exeter University
  • Dr Bertil Abbing, Econometrica
  • Crowther Lab, Zürich
  • Dr Vicky West, Woodlands Carbon Code
  • Dr James Russell, Community Forest Programme

2024: following anonymous peer-review methodology published in International Journal of Sustainable Energy (a global Top 10 scientific journal)

As a result, professors at the following institutions chose our methodology as basis of their students’ PhD studies:

  • Exeter University- Climate modelling
  • University of Gloucestershire – Statistical analysis
  • Imperial College London – Ethical Business studies
  • University of Rome – Biodiversity and Social engagement modelling

At the time of writing, at least four countries are actively considering using the Balance methodology to balance their own carbon footprint within Article 6 of the IPCC Climate Negotiation.

Our six-point BALANCE® methodology

Our methodology translates to six contractual obligations that are the highest standard in the industry, and which all our planting partners must adhere to:

1. Permanence 99yr contracts vs current 40yr standard

2. Indigenous species planting Long-term natural forests

3. Annual reporting Literally see the benefits grow each year

4. Human rights Ensure socio-economic wellbeing of locals

5. Additionality addressed: Guaranteed no double-counting

6. ‘Force Majeure’ accounted for: Partners must replant in the event of natural disaster

The science behind the touring methodology

Event size Avg floor area (m2) Avg # of attendees kgCO2e venue kgCO2e attendees kgCO2e Artist kgCO2e/event tCO2e/event kgCO2e/attendee
Festivals 32,500 65,000 12,619 - 1% 1,188,190 - 82% 240,162 - 17% 1,440,971 - 100% 1,441 23
Stadiums 37,500 75,000 14,560 - 1% 1,392,049 - 82% 281,322 - 17% 1,687,931 - 100% 1,688 23
Amphitheatres 8,750 17,500 3,398 - 1% 324,812 - 82% 65,642 - 17% 393,852 - 100% 394 23
Arenas 6,250 12,500 2,427 - 1% 232,009 - 82% 46,887 - 17% 281,322 - 100% 281 23
Large Venues 1,500 3,000 355 - 1% 55,682 - 83% 11,207 - 17% 67,244 - 100% 67 23
Medium Venues 350 700 83 - 1% 10,643 - 83% 2,145 - 17% 12,871 - 100% 13 19
Small Venues 112.5 225 27 - 5% 455 - 79% 96 - 17% 578 - 100% 1 3

Calculation by Ecometrica: ecometrica.com. BALANCE Partner organisation.

Balance my festival or tour: Ecometrica use fire safety regulations to establish maximum venue attendance.

Ready to join the movement?

LOCH NESS
In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, a vibrant ecosystem is thriving at the Loch Ness Afforestation Project. This 92-hectare landscape, strategically located between two Sites of Special Scientific Interest, serves as a vital migration corridor for a rich array of species. With neighbouring rewinding projects flourishing, the benefits to the local environment are immense.
LOCH NESS
In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, a vibrant ecosystem is thriving at the Loch Ness Afforestation Project. This 92-hectare landscape, strategically located between two Sites of Special Scientific Interest, serves as a vital migration corridor for a rich array of species. With neighbouring rewinding projects flourishing, the benefits to the local environment are immense.
BLUE SLATE WOOD
Nestled in the picturesque hills of Lancashire, Blue Slate Wood is a testament to the power of nature and its extraordinary capacity for resilience and creating a space of well-being. This diverse native woodland, a collaboration with the River Ribble Trust, champions biodiversity and addresses climate change while creating valuable jobs within the local community.
BLUE SLATE WOOD
Nestled in the picturesque hills of Lancashire, Blue Slate Wood is a testament to the power of nature and its extraordinary capacity for resilience and creating a space of well-being. This diverse native woodland, a collaboration with the River Ribble Trust, champions biodiversity and addresses climate change while creating valuable jobs within the local community.
BLACKFORD FARMS
Located near Gleneagles and the Trossachs National Park, the Blackford Forest Project spans 192 hectares, restoring a vital piece of Scotland’s natural heritage. This ambitious project aims to create 38,162 tCO2e of balance units by planting 489,744 trees and establishing a vibrant mix of native and coniferous woodlands.
BLACKFORD FARMS
Located near Gleneagles and the Trossachs National Park, the Blackford Forest Project spans 192 hectares, restoring a vital piece of Scotland’s natural heritage. This ambitious project aims to create 38,162 tCO2e of balance units by planting 489,744 trees and establishing a vibrant mix of native and coniferous woodlands.
TRUKSINASTA TERRITORY, HONDURAS
Nestled in the heart of La Mosquitia, Honduras, one of the most economically challenged regions renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, the Paskaia Project stands as a testament to resilience and environmental stewardship. This area, known for its lush tropical ecosystem, has faced significant challenges over the years, including exploitation for logging—especially of the Caribbean pine, the forest’s predominant species—and damage from wildfires, which have impeded the natural growth of its flora.
TRUKSINASTA TERRITORY, HONDURAS
Nestled in the heart of La Mosquitia, Honduras, one of the most economically challenged regions renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, the Paskaia Project stands as a testament to resilience and environmental stewardship. This area, known for its lush tropical ecosystem, has faced significant challenges over the years, including exploitation for logging—especially of the Caribbean pine, the forest’s predominant species—and damage from wildfires, which have impeded the natural growth of its flora.
CUMBRIA’S COMMUNITY FOREST
The Raise: Cumbria’s Community Forest is a transformative project reimagining Cumbria’s western coastline. This ambitious initiative creates woodlands, enhances biodiversity, combats climate change, and connects coastal communities with the unique beauty of their natural surroundings.
CUMBRIA’S COMMUNITY FOREST
The Raise: Cumbria’s Community Forest is a transformative project reimagining Cumbria’s western coastline. This ambitious initiative creates woodlands, enhances biodiversity, combats climate change, and connects coastal communities with the unique beauty of their natural surroundings.
NORTH EAST COMMUNITY FOREST
The North East Community Forest is a collaborative vision for a greener, healthier future for Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland, and Durham. This ambitious initiative unites local authorities and environmental organisations to plant trees, enhance biodiversity, combat climate change, and create a lasting legacy for future generations.
NORTH EAST COMMUNITY FOREST
The North East Community Forest is a collaborative vision for a greener, healthier future for Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland, and Durham. This ambitious initiative unites local authorities and environmental organisations to plant trees, enhance biodiversity, combat climate change, and create a lasting legacy for future generations.
THAMES CHASE COMMUNITY
Since 1990, the Thames Chase Community Forest has been redefining the landscape of East London and South West Essex. This ambitious initiative transforms 40 square miles into a vibrant mosaic of woods, nature areas, and open spaces, offering a greener, healthier environment for over 650,000 local residents.
THAMES CHASE COMMUNITY
Since 1990, the Thames Chase Community Forest has been redefining the landscape of East London and South West Essex. This ambitious initiative transforms 40 square miles into a vibrant mosaic of woods, nature areas, and open spaces, offering a greener, healthier environment for over 650,000 local residents.
THE MERSEY FOREST
For over 25 years, The Mersey Forest has been creating vibrant woodlands and green spaces across Cheshire and Merseyside, weaving a tapestry of nature into the lives of over 1.6 million local residents. This ambitious initiative demonstrates the immense power of community collaboration and ‘thinking global, acting local.’ The Mersey Forest has planted over 9 million trees – a testament to the power of collective action. Your support helps ensure this legacy continues.
THE MERSEY FOREST
For over 25 years, The Mersey Forest has been creating vibrant woodlands and green spaces across Cheshire and Merseyside, weaving a tapestry of nature into the lives of over 1.6 million local residents. This ambitious initiative demonstrates the immense power of community collaboration and ‘thinking global, acting local.’ The Mersey Forest has planted over 9 million trees – a testament to the power of collective action. Your support helps ensure this legacy continues.
FOREST OF AVON TRUST
For over 30 years, the Forest of Avon Trust has worked tirelessly to connect people with trees across the West of England. This collaborative initiative works with partners and landowners to plant trees, improve woodland management, and engage the community with their natural heritage..
FOREST OF AVON TRUST
For over 30 years, the Forest of Avon Trust has worked tirelessly to connect people with trees across the West of England. This collaborative initiative works with partners and landowners to plant trees, improve woodland management, and engage the community with their natural heritage..
FOREST OF MERCIA
The Forest of Mercia is a testament to the power of tree planting. This dedicated Community Interest Company has revitalised Staffordshire and the West Midlands for decades, creating vibrant ecosystems that benefit the environment and the local community..
FOREST OF MERCIA
The Forest of Mercia is a testament to the power of tree planting. This dedicated Community Interest Company has revitalised Staffordshire and the West Midlands for decades, creating vibrant ecosystems that benefit the environment and the local community..
HUMBER FOREST (HEYWOODS)
The Humber Forest (HEYwoods) is a testament to the transformative power of trees. It celebrates the rich natural history of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, and North Lincolnshire, weaving a tapestry of woodlands, hedgerows, and green spaces to enhance the landscape and foster a vibrant ecosystem..
HUMBER FOREST (HEYWOODS)
The Forest of Mercia is a testament to the power of tree planting. This dedicated Community Interest Company has revitalised Staffordshire and the West Midlands for decades, creating vibrant ecosystems that benefit the environment and the local community..
PLYMOUTH AND SOUTH DEVON
The Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest (P&SD) is a vibrant new initiative, a partnership between Plymouth City Council, South Hams District Council, West Devon Borough Council, the National Trust, and the Woodland Trust. This ambitious project will stretch from the heart of Plymouth to the edge of Dartmoor, creating a thriving mosaic of habitats and enhancing the connection between the city and its beautiful surroundings.
PLYMOUTH AND SOUTH DEVON
The Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest (P&SD) is a vibrant new initiative, a partnership between Plymouth City Council, South Hams District Council, West Devon Borough Council, the National Trust, and the Woodland Trust. This ambitious project will stretch from the heart of Plymouth to the edge of Dartmoor, creating a thriving mosaic of habitats and enhancing the connection between the city and its beautiful surroundings.
THE WHITE ROSE FOREST
The White Rose Forest isn’t just a collection of trees – it’s a growing network of woodlands transforming the landscape of North and West Yorkshire. This community-driven initiative strategically plants millions of trees in both urban and rural areas, creating a vibrant, resilient, and diverse natural environment.
THE WHITE ROSE FOREST
The White Rose Forest isn’t just a collection of trees – it’s a growing network of woodlands transforming the landscape of North and West Yorkshire. This community-driven initiative strategically plants millions of trees in both urban and rural areas, creating a vibrant, resilient, and diverse natural environment.
FOREST OF MARSTON VALE
The Forest of Marston Vale is an extraordinary testament to the power of vision and collaboration. For over 20 years, this initiative has transformed 61 square miles of Bedfordshire into a vibrant mosaic of woodlands and green spaces, offering a haven for nature and people alike.
FOREST OF MARSTON VALE
The Forest of Marston Vale is an extraordinary testament to the power of vision and collaboration. For over 20 years, this initiative has transformed 61 square miles of Bedfordshire into a vibrant mosaic of woodlands and green spaces, offering a haven for nature and people alike.
CITY OF TREES
City of Trees is a force of nature, transforming Greater Manchester into a greener, healthier, and more vibrant place to live. This innovative movement goes beyond just planting trees – it’s about restoring woodlands, creating urban green spaces, and forging a deep connection between the community and its natural environment.
CITY OF TREES
City of Trees is a force of nature, transforming Greater Manchester into a greener, healthier, and more vibrant place to live. This innovative movement goes beyond just planting trees – it’s about restoring woodlands, creating urban green spaces, and forging a deep connection between the community and its natural environment.
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY FOREST
Nestled in the heart of historic Nottingham Forest, the Greenwood Community Forest is a testament to Nottinghamshire’s deep connection with nature. Once a vast temperate rainforest, Britain’s woodlands hold a special place in our history. The Greenwood initiative seeks to revitalise this legacy, creating vibrant ecosystems, vital wildlife corridors, and spaces where people can reconnect with their natural heritaget.
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY FOREST
Nestled in the heart of historic Nottingham Forest, the Greenwood Community Forest is a testament to Nottinghamshire’s deep connection with nature. Once a vast temperate rainforest, Britain’s woodlands hold a special place in our history. The Greenwood initiative seeks to revitalise this legacy, creating vibrant ecosystems, vital wildlife corridors, and spaces where people can reconnect with their natural heritaget.
GREAT WESTERN COMMUNITY FOREST
The Great Western Community Forest (GWCF) is a testament to the power of collaboration, bringing together local people and organisations to create a better environment. With the vibrant town of Swindon at its heart, this ambitious project stretches from the White Chalk Downs to Salisbury Plain and all the way to the River Thames, covering an impressive 39,000 hectares.
GREAT WESTERN COMMUNITY FOREST
The Great Western Community Forest (GWCF) is a testament to the power of collaboration, bringing together local people and organisations to create a better environment. With the vibrant town of Swindon at its heart, this ambitious project stretches from the White Chalk Downs to Salisbury Plain and all the way to the River Thames, covering an impressive 39,000 hectares.
THE GREAT RESERVE
The Great Reserve is a dual purpose project focused on CO2 removal and biodiversity creation through planting and protection of the Giant Sequoia (AKA Redwood), species currently on the IUCN Endangered Species Red List in their native US habitat due to the impacts of climate change (wildfires, drought, insect infestation). The mission is to replicate what few are left in the US (75,000) by planting 100,000 of these magnificent trees in the UK, creating a new territory for them to thrive via assisted migration, creating The Great Reserve.
THE GREAT RESERVE
The Great Reserve is a dual purpose project focused on CO2 removal and biodiversity creation through planting and protection of the Giant Sequoia (AKA Redwood), species currently on the IUCN Endangered Species Red List in their native US habitat due to the impacts of climate change (wildfires, drought, insect infestation). The mission is to replicate what few are left in the US (75,000) by planting 100,000 of these magnificent trees in the UK, creating a new territory for them to thrive via assisted migration, creating The Great Reserve.