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STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH GREEN SPARK GROUP ANNOUNCED 

March 2025
 
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Green Spark Group, a leading sustainability consulting firm specialising in the entertainment industry, and MI Global Partners are excited to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing sustainability across global events, sports and place-making projects.

Together, the two firms will combine their unique expertise to offer innovative, sustainable solutions to the entertainment, sports and event industries. Green Spark Group brings deep knowledge in strategy, program management, training, sustainable production and environmental best practices, while MI Global Partners offers exceptional capabilities in sustainability strategy, management consulting, project planning and delivery across public and private sectors. This collaboration will provide a powerful platform for helping clients fulfill their sustainability goals while maintaining high standards of excellence and creativity.

Green Spark Group has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to the entertainment industry, guiding film, television, live events and venue owners on how to reduce their environmental impact. With its comprehensive approach to sustainability - ranging from corporate strategy and carbon footprint analysis to green event planning and waste management - Green Spark Group has helped organisations and productions across the globe improve their sustainability performance without compromising on creativity or experience.

MI Global Partners, a globally recognised boutique management consultancy, has a long history of delivering large-scale, complex projects in the sports, events, and infrastructure sectors. Known for its ability to partner with both public and private sector clients, including National Olympic Committees (NOCs), sports organisations, and event organisers, MI Global Partners has played a pivotal role in providing strategic advisory and sustainability integration services for some of the world’s biggest sports and venue projects. Their multidisciplinary team of senior consultants, engineers, economists, and project managers brings unparalleled expertise to any project, ensuring successful outcomes for clients.

Through this collaboration, Green Spark Group and MI Global Partners will work together to offer sustainable solutions for high-profile events, sports projects and major infrastructure developments. Their combined approach will include:

  • Sustainable Event Planning and Delivery: Implementing green strategies for large-scale sports, broadcasting and entertainment events, from carbon reduction and calculation to vendor relationship management.

  • Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Advising on eco-friendly practices in the design and construction of sports venues, public spaces and social infrastructure.

  • Carbon Footprint Measurement and Reduction: Helping organisations track and minimise their environmental impact across all stages of event planning and delivery.

  • Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Advocacy: Working with governments, NOCs, sports bodies and event organisers to ensure sustainability becomes a core part of their operations.

 

“We are thrilled to join forces with MI Global Partners,” said Zena Harris, Founder and President of Green Spark Group. “Their reputation for excellence in managing complex projects, combined with our expertise in sustainability, often behind the camera, creates an exciting opportunity to help shape a more sustainable future for the entertainment, sports and events industries. Together, we can offer holistic solutions that integrate both sustainability and high-performance delivery.”

Tom Sloane, Managing Director of MI Global Partners, added, “Sustainability is a critical component of the future of global events and infrastructure, and we are proud to partner with Green Spark Group to complement our work and bring this vision to life. Their deep understanding of sustainable practices, paired with our expertise in delivering iconic projects, will help our clients navigate the challenges of creating events and infrastructure that are both impactful and environmentally responsible.”

Both organisations are values aligned and certified B Corporations. The collaboration marks the beginning of a powerful partnership that will drive tangible results for clients across the globe, helping them fulfill their sustainability goals while delivering unforgettable events and projects.

For more information on Green Spark Group, visit greensparkgroup.com

Over the past 24 years, MI Global Partners has been leading and partnering to deliver the world’s best events, sport and place projects. Our ethos is to be more than a consultant or advisor. We are a trusted partner. We immerse ourselves in our client’s business, collaborating to fulfil visions, realise opportunities, solve complex problems and deliver unforgettable experiences.

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