How to plan a sustainable event Fiona Pelham, Positive Impact and Sustainable Events Ltd March 2014
Jan 17, 2015
How to plan a sustainable event
Fiona Pelham, Positive Impact and Sustainable Events LtdMarch 2014
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Who am I
• MD Sustainable Events Ltd and Positive Impact
• Global leaders in the creation of a sustainable event industry
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What is ISO 20121
• Focus on Sustainability• Created for the event industry by the
event industry• A standard that creates a culture for
how you work
ISO 20121
What is sustainability?
How was ISO 20121 created?
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GRI EOSS
Implementing ISO20121
Getting started
Scope
Identifying issues
Setting objectives and targets
Engaging stakeholders
Monitoring and measuring
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EventSustainability
Continual improvement
Potential benefits
• Leadership
• Cost savings
• Increased efficiency
• Marketing opportunities
• Motivated and engaged staff
• Legacy and positive community impacts
Certification
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Potential futureJapan• Vision• Share a Positive Impact• Education and training• Marketing as a sustainable event
destination• Measurement• Win business and develop reputation
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Vision
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Share a Positive Impact
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Share a Positive Impact
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Share a Positive Impact
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Education and training
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Destination
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Measurement
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Opportunity
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