# London AV Summit Urges Sustainable Procurement

At the AV Sustainability Summit in London on October 7, 2026, industry speakers highlighted rising customer and regulatory expectations for credible, measurable sustainability evidence in audiovisual procurement. Although the event announced no specific solicitation or contract award, its message has practical implications for suppliers and contractors preparing bids: buyers may expect substantiated lifecycle and Scope 3 data, and may value reuse and refurbishment options in proposals.

- Contractors and suppliers can prepare auditable lifecycle and Scope 3 information to support sustainability claims in future bids.
- Businesses should assess reuse and refurbishment options and discuss customers’ sustainability targets before RFPs are issued.
- The summit signals stronger sustainability scrutiny in AV purchasing, but does not establish a new mandatory requirement or identify a specific procurement opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- European Union (EU)

### Vendors
- AVI-SPL ()
- Midwich Ltd ()
- AVEX ()
- Shure ()

### Sources
- [AV Sustainability Summit urges education and collaboration | AV Magazine](https://www.avinteractive.com/news/av-magazine-events/av-sustainability-summit-urges-education-and-collaboration-08-10-2026) - AV Magazine