EVT61704 Chp 5 Sust Destination _ Venue.pdf

EVT61704 Sustainable Events Management Chapter 5 Sustainable Destination & Venue Learning Outcomes 1. Sustainable Event Destinations 2. Sustainable Venue and Accommodation https://youtu.be/OfxiST779EY https://youtu.be/Rv6YQD7Y1nk 2 1. Sustainable Event Destinations Definition of Event Destination =...

EVT61704 Sustainable Events Management Chapter 5 Sustainable Destination & Venue Learning Outcomes 1. Sustainable Event Destinations 2. Sustainable Venue and Accommodation https://youtu.be/OfxiST779EY https://youtu.be/Rv6YQD7Y1nk 2 1. Sustainable Event Destinations Definition of Event Destination = Host City, Region or Country Influences on where to hold events: Cost to organiser and attendees Proximity to likely attendees Relevance or proximity to the event’s subject The need to change location periodically Availability of suitable venues and accommodation Overall suitability of the event destination or venue Bids, promises or compensations offered by the bidding or tendering destination Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 3 1. Sustainable Event Destinations Tyranny of Distance The travel of participants and the transport of equipment, infrastructure, materials, merchandise and catering to event location will probably be the largest environmental impact. Reduce impact Attendee Travel – – – – Select the event site in a destination and venue as close as possible to potential attendees Change locations to allow fair access to all potential attendees (rotate locations) Reduce air travel or use travel mode with lesser GHG emissions Purchase carbon offset (check out https://www.carbonfootprint.com/carbonoffsetprojects.html ) Transportation – Locally source items for production of event Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 4 1. Sustainable Event Destinations Definition of Sustainable Event Destination Countries or cities with existing and evident sustainability-related attributes, that are likely to have a support system for sustainable event productions. Should have: A tourism destination management authority A sustainable destination strategy Good urban connectivity Renewable energy power supply Material recovery processes for waste resources Sustainably built and operated venues and lodgings Local suppliers with sustainable solutions for events – such as food, merchandise, printing, AV, infrastructure, etc. Event professionals and producers with competency and understanding of event sustainability management Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 5 1. Sustainable Event Destinations To gauge the potential of a destination or assess a destination for a sustainably produced event, check against the following criteria:  Fair and safe working conditions  Community engagement in sustainable living:  Generous welfare and health policies sustainable in the public consciousness  Labour rights upheld along with the  Sustainable building practices right to collective bargaining and  Existence of eco-building payment of living wages  Sustainable agriculture and  Good ethics,  Responsible resource local food production governance, management  Environmental stewardship transparency and  Resource recovery and zero and bio-diversity protection anti-corruption waste commitments  Good air quality, with pollution  Diversity and antidiscrimination  Sustainable transport and congestion controls policies infrastructure and good  Climate change and greenhouse  Evident innovation in urban connectivity gas (GHG) emissions policies sustainable solutions  “Active travel” enabled –  Renewable energy supply walkable and cyclable  Nuclear non-proliferation policy 6 Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 1. Sustainable Event Destinations Event Industry Readiness at a destination The availability of sustainable solutions in the destination’s supply chain that will enable the event’s sustainability performance Review the existence of sustainably built and operated venues Other suppliers required may include:        Sustainably operated accommodations “green” printing and signage producers Sustainable caterers Compostable serviceware Compost toilets Décor services using re-usable or recycled materials Merchandise and décor providers with sustainable options - that are recycled, recyclable or reusable Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 7 1. Sustainable Event Destinations Event Industry Readiness at a destination (cont’d) The availability of sustainable solutions in the destination’s supply chain that will enable the event’s sustainability performance Other suppliers required may include:  AV suppliers with low energy equipment  Mobile solar generators and lighting towers  Biodiesel transportation  Local produce, local brewery or winery  Composting waste facility  Non-chemical cleaning and waste services Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 8 1. Sustainable Event Destinations Event Industry Readiness at a destination (cont’d) The availability of sustainable solutions in the destination’s supply chain that will enable the event’s sustainability performance Other support systems, such as:  Cycling advocacy groups – to help with “active travel”  Carpooling or ride-share facilities  Excess food collection Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 9 Learning Outcomes 1. Sustainable Event Destinations 2. Sustainable Venue and Accommodation 1 0 2. Sustainable Venue and Accommodation Types of Venues 1. “Dry” Hire “Choosing a venue can make or break your event”  access to space and basic amenities (power, toilets, loading dock)  Other requirements will be arranged by the event organiser 2. Full Service  Comprehensive facilities with all services available – ranging from concierge and electronic signages to in-house catering kitchens and adjoining accommodation for delegates  Possess Sustainability credentials Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 11 2. Sustainable Venue and Accommodation Types of Venues 3. Indoor - venue with sustainably built design and operations, with considerations for:  Built using sustainable materials  Designed and operated to be responsive to local climate  Energy efficiency considerations – such as insulation, passive heating, cooling and natural light  Water management – rain water capture, grey water recycling and reuse  Water minimization and diversion – potentially with onsite compostable waste processing  Sensitive to natural environment and Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) biodiversity are organic chemicals that have a high  Consideration for indoor environment quality – vapor pressure at ordinary room such as ventilation, clean air, low VOC temperature Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 12 2. Sustainable Venue and Accommodation Types of Venues 4. Outdoor - Open spaces such as greenfield sites, parks, reserves, closed off streets or sports field. Choose venues with aspects that support the event’s sustainability performance – such as:  Access to public transport  Main power and distribution from renewable sources  Water availability from main or rainwater  Direct-to-sewer line or septic tank for black water disposal, compost toilet  Permanent infrastructure – natural amphitheaters, stage, access roads, carpark, lights  Protective of ecologically sensitive areas Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 13 2. Sustainable Venue and Accommodation Events at natural venues – benefits include:  Opportunity to showcase environmental sustainability in action – such as environmental stewardship themes  Engage attendees with interactions and visible protection of natural environment  The natural environment can become a feature of the experience and part of the event’s program or entertainment  Attendees are offered a sense of adventure as they explore the event landscape and hidden feature found in natural settings Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 14 2. Sustainable Venue and Accommodation Natural physical assets and features need to be managed correctly  Minimising trampling  Protect sensitive areas – riparian zones (area leading from land to water)  Cordon off garden beds (if in parks)  Protect or minimize disruption to wildlife habitat (birds, deers, rabbits)  Prevent waste water run-off into waterways until filtered or treated  Prevent airborne litter from dispersal (confetti, plastic bags, leaflets, glitter) Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 15 2. Sustainable Venue and Accommodation Events in natural venues – may require preparations To make a site suitable, a work permit may require considerations of environmental impacts such as: 1. Archeological and heritage issues 2. Terrestrial surfaces 3. Terrestrial sediment and erosion 4. Fauna and flora 5. Re-vegetation and rehabilitation plan 6. Light and noise 7. Energy provision 8. Use of hazardous substances 9. Solid, liquid and gaseous water (GHGs) 10. Dust management 11. Use of water for dust suppression 12. Water diversion/flow 13. Marine environment protection – including turbidation and underwater noise Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 16 2. Sustainable Venue and Accommodation Accommodations - required for many events to house production crew, performers, officials, in addition to attendees and spectators Benefits from sustainable events  Attendee bookings for lodging – revenue to hotels, Airbnb, resorts, backpackers, homestays, specialty lodgings  Influence on lodging’s sustainable operations  Increase awareness of sustainable best practices  Retrofitting or use of sustainable appliances or equipment  Creating positive legacies Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 17 2. Sustainable Venue and Accommodation Accommodations – selections for sustainability performance include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Corporate level commitment to sustainability policy Catering with locally sourced ingredients Sustainable seafood (no threatened species) Energy conservation and efficiency Renewable energy supply Opt out for daily newspapers Opt out for daily towel change Waste recycling Food waste reduction Composting initiatives Access to public transport Source: Event Sustainability Management (Jones, 2018) 18 Discussion #1 Reading: Chp 5 Venue - The Dry Hire Venue Guide Discuss the advantages and disadvantages in terms of sustainability 19 Discussion #2 Reading: a) Chp 5 Eco-Friendly Hotel Ideas b) Chp 5 Setia City CC Go Green Discuss the advantages and disadvantages in terms of sustainability http://www.setiacitycc.com/pdf/gogreen.pdf 20