With one foot in Environmental Informatics and the other behind a mixing desk, Silvio Hötzel has always lived at the intersection of sustainability and live events. During his master’s thesis, he developed environmental information systems tailored for event production companies – a project that continues to shape his approach to ESG today. At PRG Germany, he is leading the pilot for an integrated sustainability management system, designed to scale across Europe. While driving this transformation, he remains grounded in the craft and spirit of the industry he grew up in.
At PRG, sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s a responsibility rooted in our Core Values. Guided by our commitment to Giving Back, we’re actively working to reduce our environmental impact and drive positive change across the events and production industry.
"We are redefining the events industry for a sustainable future
– where innovation excites environmentally and delivers commercially."
OUR Green VISION
We envision a time when sustainability is no longer the alternative but the benchmark, because solutions that protect the planet also outperform and out-earn conventional approaches.
By putting our people at the centre and embedding a culture of giving back, using production as a catalyst and harnessing continuous innovation, we will create an industry in which the green option is naturally the first choice, driven by conviction, efficiency and success.
OUR Mission for a sustainable Future
We are leading the events and production industry toward a sustainable future.
PEOPLE.
We build awareness and capability across our teams and partners for responsible action through transparent training, shared commitment and a culture of giving back.
PRODUCTION.
Through our Green Production Solutions we embed low-carbon processes and technologies into every project—measurable, efficient, and impactful.
POSSIBILITY.
Across the entire value chain we champion innovation so that sustainability is no longer a trade-off, but the superior path—commercially, creatively, and ecologically.
Our Strategic Environmental Goals
Our environmental goals reflect PRG’s belief that giving back starts with how we operate, from reducing emissions to keeping materials in circulation.
This transformation is personally sponsored at the EMEA level by Bob Walpot, President of EMEA & APAC. Our pioneering initiative in Germany is actively supported and driven by the Executive Board and Management. Our commitment to long-term value and resilience is reflected in our environmental ambitions:
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We will measure every tonne of CO₂ across our value chain and drive it down relentlessly: 40 % by 2030, 80 % by 2035, and net-zero by 2040 at the latest. |
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We will run 100 % of our operations on renewable electricity and continuously lift energy efficiency at every stage of the process. |
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We will embed binding environmental criteria into supplier management, cut material use, and champion circular solutions. |
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We will perfect our waste-segregation system, maximize reuse and recycling, and empower every employee to prevent waste and keep resources in circulation. |