EVT61704 Sustainable Event Management Chapter 13 Standards & Certifications Quiz

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What are the three main issues that guides and certifications for sustainable events generally include?

Environmental
Economic
Social

Who are the entities that develop guides and certifications for sustainable events?

Government, Industry, Not-for-profit organizations

What is the purpose of certifications or eco-labels for sustainable events?

Recognition of competency, Credentials on level of standards acceptable, Commitment to ongoing professionalism, Establish trust

What are the key elements that certifications and eco-labels provide for event planners and managers?

Recognition, Credentials, Commitment, Trust Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find examples of Sustainable Event Guides, Toolkits & Standards?

Source: Events And Sustainability - Holmes, Hughes, Mair & Carlsen (2015) Signup and view all the answers

Who publishes the ISO 20121 standard?

International Standards Organisation (ISO) Signup and view all the answers

What does BS 8901 focus on?

Sustainability Signup and view all the answers

Which organization publishes the Sustainable Events Guide?

UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Sustainable Events Guidelines by Tasmanian Environmental Protection Agency and Events Tasmania?

Managing negative environmental and social impacts Signup and view all the answers

Who provides the Clean’n’Green Awards environmental guidelines for music festivals?

Yourope Signup and view all the answers

What do the Event Impacts Toolkit provide guidelines for?

Measuring and monitoring economic, environmental, and social impacts Signup and view all the answers

What is one best practice for event organizers to adopt in terms of food sustainability?

Eat Local Signup and view all the answers

How can event organizers promote sustainability through decorations?

Decorate with Nature Signup and view all the answers

What is a sustainable practice regarding the use of paper at events?

Use Paper Wisely Signup and view all the answers

How can event organizers contribute to energy efficiency?

Save Energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of A Greener Festival organization?

To assist arts and music festivals become more sustainable Signup and view all the answers

How many standards are there for sustainable meetings and events in the MEEC industry?

9 Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Event Standards?

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Events Industry Council Sustainability Initiative, Events Council’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX), ANSI Certified International standards development organisation (ASTM) Signup and view all the answers

What are the eight sub-categories that the APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Event Standards are broken down into?

<ol> <li>Staff and management and environment policy, 2. Communications, 3. Waste Management, 4. Energy, 5. Air Quality, 6. Water, 7. Procurement, 8. Write</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What does APEX stand for in the APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Event Standards?

Accepted Practices Exchange Signup and view all the answers

What type of festivals does A Greener Festival focus on?

Green field festivals Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is an ANSI Certified International standards development organization involved in developing the APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Event Standards?

ASTM Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in engaging internal stakeholders for event sustainability?

Identify the event’s sustainability objectives. Signup and view all the answers

How can event organizers ensure that internal values are reflected in the sustainability policy?

Include Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track green efforts. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to engage vendors in supporting the event's green objectives?

Inform vendors of the event’s green objectives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of tracking performance in event sustainability management?

Monitor and track performance of the event’s green action plan. Signup and view all the answers

How can event organizers encourage future support for sustainability efforts?

Quantify results to encourage future support. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to use the results of the first event in planning for future events?

After the event, use the results of the 1st event to plan for future events. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Certifications for Sustainable Event Management

Numerous guides, standards, and certifications are available to help event planners and managers develop sustainable events, covering three key issues: environmental, economic, and social development.
The purpose of certifications or eco-labels is to recognize competence, provide credentials, establish trust, and demonstrate commitment to ongoing professionalism.

Sustainable Event Guides, Toolkits, and Standards

ISO 20121: a detailed guide on all aspects of event management for all types of planned events.
BS 8901: sustainability standards for the events industry, covering all aspects of sustainability in events.
Sustainable Events Guide: a guide to assist government departments in planning sustainable events.
Sustainable Events Guidelines: a guide with key points and a checklist for managing negative environmental and social impacts.
Yourope Clean’n’Green Awards: environmental guidelines for music festivals.
Event Impacts Toolkit: a toolkit for event planners with good practice guidelines and resources for measuring and monitoring economic, environmental, and social impacts.
Encore Festival and Event Evaluation Toolkit: a toolkit for measuring the economic impacts of events.

Event Sustainability Management Systems Best Practices

Eat Local: specify to food caterers and vendors to use local fruits and vegetables in season.
Decorate with Nature: use local plants and flowers in pots, and offer them as gifts or prizes to reduce wastage.
Use Paper Wisely: choose chlorine-free, recycled paper and/or vegetable-based ink, and offer print-on-demand options.
Save Energy: set policies to use energy-efficient venues and lodgings, and coordinate with vendors to ensure lights, audio-visual equipment, and air conditioning are switched off when not in use.

Green Meeting Standards

The APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Event Standards cover nine sectors, including exhibits, audio-visual, food and beverage, accommodation, communications, meeting venue, on-site office, destinations, and transportation.
Each standard is further broken down into eight sub-categories, including staff and management and environmental policy, communications, waste management, energy, air quality, water, procurement, and engaging internal stakeholders.

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Test your understanding of certifications and event sustainability management systems covered in Chapter 13 of EVT61704 Sustainable Event Management. Learn about the various guides, standards, and certifications available for developing sustainable events, focusing on environmental, economic, and social issues.