Unusual Rigging Launches Sustainability Review Project with Hope Solutions

Northampton, United Kingdom-based Unusual Rigging is undertaking a pioneering sustainability initiative to embed environmental and social sustainability across its operations and supply chain. With ambitions beyond internal improvements, the project is designed to identify key areas for action aligned with recognized industry frameworks.

"Unusual is working with Hope Solutions, a leading sustainability consultancy operating at the intersection of climate science and live events," the company says. "Known for its work with clients including Coldplay, Netflix, and Live Nation, Hope Solutions brings deep expertise in carbon measurement, stakeholder engagement, and long-term sustainability planning."

The project is being led internally by managing director Tom Harper, who holds a masters in the circular economy MBA, and supported by facilities and resource manager Lizzie Richmond, who oversees the company's ISO certifications. This collaboration marks a clear step forward in Unusual's ongoing commitment to climate action, ethical governance, and transparent industry practice. "We're building something much bigger than a company checklist," Harper says. "We're mapping out how Unusual can act as a catalyst for broader industry change -- creating tools, processes, and partnerships that will allow us and others to align with fast-approaching sustainability regulations and expectations."

The project focuses on stakeholder engagement, peer benchmarking, and a materiality assessment to determine where Unusual can have the greatest impact across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks. It also lays the groundwork for mandatory reporting, future certifications, and a comprehensive carbon reduction plan.

Phase one includes auditing operations, engaging with customers, suppliers, and industry peers, and building a clear materiality matrix that identifies what's most important, both to stakeholders and Unusual's day-to-day impact.

"This is a turning point," Harper says. "Sustainability can't be an add-on. It needs to be built into how we think, how we operate, and how we collaborate as an industry. We're proud to be doing the work -- and even prouder to be doing it transparently."