Sustainability is more than just a catchphrase in this day of increased environmental awareness. It has become a duty that permeates all aspects of our lives… including business, of course…

Large events and conferences are extremely important, in today’s world.

They enable cross-disciplinary discussions, bring together colleagues from all around the world… They give people a sense of community and of belonging. However, they’re also known to have a large environmental footprint.

That’s why it is interesting to see how organisers can help lower that impact.

At Artlife Translations, I believe that embracing a sustainable business approach entails reviewing all operational aspects, including language interpretation services (or, as some people call them “live translation services”).

Indeed, it goes beyond minimising waste or reducing carbon emissions, and I am an active advocate for the planet. As a result, I also consult on ways to reduce your environmental impact if you’ve decided to hire interpreters for your event.

Hiring Interpreters: Fostering Linguistic Inclusivity

At an international conference with speakers from all over the world, everybody contributes with different viewpoints and priceless insights, enhancing the richness of the conversations.
Thing is: that richness is lost, if everyone has to resort to speaking English, the “universal language of business”.

Indeed, chances are that not everyone will feel confident enough in English.

This might lead to misunderstandings, some people might not want to participate, and many might be left ‘lost in translation’.

This language barrier has the potential to limit intellectual exchanges and can make some people feel excluded. Here’s where hiring professional interpreters for your multilingual meeting becomes essential. By offering interpretation services, event planners help promote diversity by guaranteeing that each speaker can express themselves in their mother tongue.

“Hiring professional interpreters for your international conference to foster smooth conversations and clear understanding.”

In the past, offering interpreting services at events required large, bulky equipment as well as a sound engineering team, and required the interpreters to be physically present, which raised energy and transportation-related carbon emissions. Nonetheless, this environment has completely changed with the introduction of Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI), which truly took off during the pandemic and changed the way we saw international conferences forever.

With the advent of these online RSI platforms, optimised for simultaneous interpreting and supporting multiple languages, the interpretation service can be smoothly operated remotely for all your international webinars. No need for complicated equipment setup on-site and no carbon emissions associated with travel. By leveraging RSI, event planners embrace technological innovation and make their events more sustainable.

Embracing Sustainable Solutions with Artlife Translations

With over 10 years’ expertise in the industry, I understand the critical role language plays in promoting cross-cultural understanding and enabling thought-provoking conversation.

Actually, my mission is to eliminate cross-language awkwardness in international meetings.

That’s why I love to help my clients reduce their costs, as well as their emissions, thanks to my comprehensive suite of RSI solutions.

Indeed, I can:

• consult on which RSI platform better suits the needs of your event
• set up the multichannel RSI platform on the backend
• manage and troubleshoot it during the event / act as technical support
• manage a remote team of simultaneous interpreters in all the languages you need
• find conference interpreters that are experts in YOUR industry
• consult on how to organise environmentally conscious events without sacrificing linguistic inclusivity or communication quality.

In conclusion, hiring interpreters isn’t merely a logistical necessity for events; it’s a strategic decision with far-reaching implications for sustainability and inclusivity. By leveraging the expertise of professional conference interpreters and embracing innovative solutions like RSI, organisations can not only reduce their carbon footprint but also foster a more connected, understanding global community.

At Artlife Translations, I stand ready to partner with you in this journey towards a more sustainable future, one event at a time.

Visit our blog for more insights on my language services and sustainability practices.

Posted on: 04/29/2024, by : Luna Jungblut