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Positive Impacta not for profit project educating the
event industry in sustainability
www.positive-impact-events.com [email protected]+44 (0)161 273 5107
Positive ImpactA not for profit project educating the event industry in sustainability
Part of a group of companies:• Sustainable Events Ltd • Organise This
Online tool: www.eventsustainability.com
What is sustainability?An enduring, balanced approach to economic activity, environmental responsibility and social progress - British Standards Institute
Why is sustainability important?For everyone
Social injustice and inequality, discrimination
Economic instability and global financial problems
Finite resources, global warming and climate change
Why is sustainability important?For the festival and events industry
A unique communication opportunity
Developing standards BS 8901 (future ISO 20121)
Sustainability was at the heart of the London 2012 bid
Creating efficiencies can lead to economic savings
Chance to demonstrate leadership
What is BS 8901?Summary
Launched November 2007, second draft September 2009 with London 2012 Olympics as a catalyst
British Standard which provides a framework for implementing sustainability at events
NOT A CHECKLIST!
Suitable for venues, organisers and suppliersCertification: 1st, 2nd and 3rd party
What is BS 8901?BenefitsShow that you are a leading event sustainability practitionerCreate efficiencies and therefore cost savingsObtain an added unique selling pointBe prepared to adopt ISO 20121 when published in 2012
GuidanceBS 8901 case studies“Making Events More Sustainable: A Guide to BS 8901”
What is ISO 20121?SummaryAn international standard for sustainable event managementCurrently being developed from BS 8901Expected to be published in 2012 in time for London Olympics
What is GRI?SummaryGlobal Reporting InitiativeProvides a framework for writing a sustainability reportThe world’s most widely-used sustainability reporting frameworkDifferent levels depending on number of indicators reported on
Asks you to disclose: •Company information •Management approach
What is GRI?SummaryAsks you to address and report on the following indicators:•Environmental•Human Rights•Labour Practices•Society•Produce Responsibility•Economic
What is GRI?BenefitsIndustry leadersReputation enhancement and increased comparabilityTransparency and honesty in sector
Get InvolvedEvent organiser sector supplement due to be published mid 2011Public commentary via online survey until May 2011Join the practitioners network: [email protected] “subscribe events” in the subject line
BS 8901: First StepsDefineScopePurpose and ValuesPolicy for Sustainability
PlanDoCheckAct
ScopeAre you going to focus on all festivals or events?One festival or event?One event within a festival?
BS 8901
“The organization shall document the scope of its sustainability management system with respect to defined events-related activities and functions.”
Case StudyManchester InternationalFestival
Trialled BS 8901 in 2007• Focused on 4 events out of 50• Increased e-marketing• Used recyclable carpet• Reused or donated materials• Refillable water bottles• Reusable banners
Case StudyManchester InternationalFestival“The great thing about BS 8901 is that it provides a framework to help you improve…
The challenge is that no two events will ever be the same, but it’s only by measuringyear on year that you can begin to set targets and make genuine improvements.”
Case StudyManchester International Festival
In 2009:
• Provided a range of opportunities for local people to engage with the Festival whatever their means. Approximately one third of the Festival’s programme was free, with a major free event every weekend and almost 80,000 people attended them.
• Introduced compostable cutlery and tableware at the Festival Pavilion on Albert Square and composting as much food and packaging waste as possible.
• Supported Foundation, a North West Climate Change Fund, with a donation towards local carbon reduction projects.
IssuesHere are some issues you might face:
Environmental Economic Social
Travel Local Jobs Congestion
Food Recession Noise and Light Pollution
Procurement Supporting Local Business Supporting Local Businesses
Energy Return on Investment Neighbours
Waste and Recycling Ethical Finance Community Programmes
Water Economic Impacts Education
Measurement Measurement Measurement
Find Out MoreResources and LinksPositive Impactwww.positive-impact-events.comOnline toolwww.eventsustainability.com Organise This (Case Studies)www.organisethis.co.uk Making Events More Sustainable (BS 8901 Guide)www.bsigroup.com A Guide to Greening Your Event (Manchester City Council)http://www.manchester.gov.uk/downloads/download/2697/greenguide Sustainable Event Management (Meegan Jones)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sustainable-Event-Management-Practical-Guide/dp/184407739X
Find Out MoreResources and LinksLondon 2012 Sustainable Event Guidelineshttp://www.london2012.com/documents/locog-publications/london-2012-sustainability-events-guidelines.pdf Global Reporting Initiative G3 Guidelines www.globalreporting.orgGRI Report www.sustainableeventsltd.comVancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Sustainability Report: http://www.vancouver2010.com/dl/00/12/12/sustainabilityreport_42d-eh.pdfCop 15 Sustainability Reporthttp://www.e-pages.dk/visitdenmark/469/London 2012 Carbon Footprinting Methodologyhttp://www.london2012.com/documents/locog-publications/carbon-footprint-study.pdf
Positive Impacta not for profit project educating the
event industry in sustainability
www.positive-impact-events.com [email protected]+44 (0)161 273 5107