TRACE is one of the clearest event-specific carbon measurement options because it is built around the messy realities of event suppliers, travel, waste, and reporting. It is a better fit for agencies and professional event teams than generic sustainability software, but it still depends on good data collection across the supply chain.
TRACE simplifies measurement, but organizers still need suppliers, venues, travel partners, and internal teams to provide usable activity data.
It is focused on events. Companies still need broader systems for organization-wide ESG, risk, and regulatory reporting.
Public pricing starts at an annual subscription level, so occasional small events may find it too heavy.
Public materials emphasize measurement workflows, supplier templates, and reporting rather than deep native integrations with event platforms.
TRACE references standards-aligned and audit-ready data, but buyers should confirm assurance, methodology, and reporting requirements for their stakeholders.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | From GBP 1,400/year plus VAT | Entry annual plan for event carbon and waste measurement with support resources. |
| Professional | From GBP 2,600/year plus VAT | Higher annual tier for teams needing more advanced measurement, reporting, and support. |
| Bespoke Support | Custom | Training, implementation, and decarbonization support vary by organization and event portfolio. |
TRACE by isla gives event teams a more practical way to measure carbon and waste than a generic spreadsheet. It is built for the event supply chain, where venue, travel, catering, production, materials, freight, and waste data all need to come together.
The product is most useful when sustainability reporting is a repeated requirement. For a one-off event, it may be more process than you need; for agencies and corporate programs, it can turn measurement into a repeatable operating habit.
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