Impact of Consumption Events on Event Organisers

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What are the four linked components of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?

Goal definition and scoping, Life-cycle inventory, Impact analysis, Improvement analysis

What does the 'life-cycle' or 'cradle-to-grave' impacts in LCA include?

Extraction of raw materials, processing and manufacturing, transportation, use by the consumer, disposal or recovery

What is the purpose of goal definition and scoping in LCA?

Identifying the LCA's purpose, expected products of the study, and setting boundaries and assumptions

How is the impact analysis stage of LCA defined?

Assessing impacts on human health and the environment associated with inputs and releases identified in the inventory Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of improvement analysis in LCA?

Evaluating opportunities to reduce energy, material inputs, or environmental impacts throughout the product life-cycle Signup and view all the answers

What are the three driving forces behind the evolution of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?

Policy makers, industry, assessing cradle-to-grave impacts Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of paper and printing items used in consumption events?

Ticketing, lanyards or other accreditation items Signup and view all the answers

Name a category of items that fall under branded event merchandise in consumption events.

Promo items, gifts, awards, giveaways Signup and view all the answers

What type of products are included in the category of signage décor, props, and dressings in consumption events?

Timber, paints, varnishes Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of cleaning products and consumables used in consumption events?

Cleaning products and toilet paper Signup and view all the answers

Name a few categories of items that are part of the food and beverage services in consumption events.

Food, beverage, drinking water, serviceware Signup and view all the answers

What kind of materials are used for creating scrim, masking, wrap-arounds, or overlays in consumption events?

Scrim, masking, wrap-arounds Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential benefits of sustainable procurement?

long-term efficiency savings, more efficient use of natural resources, reducing pollution and waste, reducing impact of hazardous substances, encouraging innovation, providing strong signals to sustainable products market Signup and view all the answers

Define sustainable purchasing in terms of benefits.

Sustainable purchasing ensures that purchased goods and services generate benefits not only for the organization but also for the environment, society, and the economy. Signup and view all the answers

What does leadership need to consider for sustainable procurement?

Leadership needs to think expansively and holistically about the full range of benefits that an organization can achieve through strategic sustainable purchasing. Signup and view all the answers

How can sustainable procurement benefit the environment and society?

It can help in reducing harmful impacts of pollution and waste, as well as hazardous substances on human health and the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a practical expression of organizations' commitment to sustainable development?

Implementing sustainable procurement policies and practices. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider the full range of benefits for sustainable procurement?

To ensure that purchased goods and services generate benefits for the organization, environment, society, and the economy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of supplier management in the sustainable procurement process?

To have suppliers and contractors offer their products and services with relevant sustainable choices required for the event. Signup and view all the answers

What are some activities that may be involved in supplier management for sustainability?

Engagement, liaising, briefing, requesting, negotiating, and even cajoling (sweet talking). Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of working with suppliers to meet sustainability criteria.

Working with suppliers to reduce packaging or to take back packaging. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to influence suppliers for sustainable procurement process?

Working with contractors on the transition to renewable energy for an event. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating your ecological footprint?

To understand the impact of your lifestyle choices on the environment. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the 3 forces driving Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?

Government, Corporates, Consumer. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the main barriers to achieving sustainable procurement?

habit, lack of sustainable suppliers, complexity of cost assessments, difficulty in including broader factors, perception of higher costs Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the sustainability assessment process for materials and supplies?

consideration of raw materials, components, or ingredients Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine the purchasing approach used by event organisers?

type of organization, budget, existing procurement frameworks and policies Signup and view all the answers

How may event organisers decide on their purchasing approach?

budget limits or supplier categories Signup and view all the answers

What are some considerations for event organisers when deciding on their purchasing approach?

type of organisation, budget, existing procurement frameworks and policies Signup and view all the answers

How do the barriers mentioned in achieving sustainable procurement impact the process?

by making it difficult to change behavior, find sustainable suppliers, compare costs, include broader factors, and due to perception of higher costs Signup and view all the answers