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MASTERING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF EVENT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ESMS) BASED ON ISO 20121

SUMMARY

This intensive course enables the participants to understand and develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) based on ISO 20121. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the best practices used to implement the qualitative processes relevant to sustainable events and event management. ISO 20121 also includes practical guidance on communications, operational planning and control, stakeholder identification and engagement, supply chain management and procurement, and issue evaluation. This standard is suitable for all sizes and types of events and can be applied to all occasions, from a local craft show to a major event and is applicable to event owners, organizers and suppliers. Organizations can demonstrate voluntary conformity with ISO 20121 by either self-declaration or as a confirmation by different parties having an interest in the organization.

PECB CERTIFIED ISO 20121 LEAD IMPLEMENTER

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▶ To understand the components and the operation of an Event Sustainability Management System based on ISO 20121 and its principal processes. Understand the goal, content and correlation between ISO 20121 with other standards and regulatory frameworks. Master the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques for the implementation and effective management of an ESMS

The “PECB Certified ISO 20121 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Event Sustainability ManagementMain Objective: To ensure that the ISO 20121 Lead Implementer candidate can understand, interpret and illustrate the main Event Sustainability Management concepts related to an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS)

Domain 2: Event Sustainability Management Best Practices based on ISO 20121Main Objective: To ensure that the ISO 20121 Lead Implementer candidate can understand, interpret and provide guidance on how to implement and manage an Event Sustainability Management requirements based on best practices of ISO 20121

Domain 3: Planning an ESMS based on ISO 20121Main Objective: To ensure that the ISO 20121 Lead Implementer candidate can plan the implementation of an ESMS in preparation for an ISO 20121 certification

Domain 4: Implementing an ESMS based on ISO 20121Main Objective: To ensure that the ISO 20121 Lead Implementer candidate can implement the processes of an ESMS required for an ISO 20121 certification

Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of an ESMS based on ISO 20121Main Objective: To ensure that the ISO 20121 Lead Implementer candidate can evaluate, monitor and measure the performance of an ESMS in the context of an ISO 20121 certification

Domain 6: Continual improvement of an ESMS based on ISO 20121Main Objective: To ensure that the ISO 20121 Lead Implementer candidate can provide guidance on the continual improvement of an ESMS in the context of ISO 20121

Domain 7: Preparation for an ESMS certification auditMain Objective: To ensure that the ISO 20121 Lead Implementer candidate can prepare and assist an organization for the certification of an ESMS against the ISO 20121 standard

▶ The “PECB Certified ISO 20121 Lead Implementer” exam is available in different languages, such as English, French, Spanish and Portuguese

▶ Duration: 3 hours ▶ For more information about exam please visit: www.pecb.com

LEARNINGOBJECTIVES

EXAMINATION

ISO 27001Training ExamCertification

ISO 20121LeadAuditor

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Introduction to ISO 20121 and initiation of an ESMS ▶ Course objective and structure ▶ Standard and regulatory framework ▶ Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) ▶ Fundamental principles of event sustainability management ▶ Initiating the ESMS implementation ▶ Understanding the organization and clarifying the Event Sustainability objectives ▶ Analysis of the existing management system

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Plan the implementation of the ESMS ▶ Leadership and approval of the ESMS project ▶ ESMS scope ▶ Policies for information security ▶ Risk assessment ▶ Statement of Applicability and management decision to implement the ESMS ▶ Definition of the organizational structure of information security

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Deploying the ESMS ▶ Definition of the document management process ▶ Design of security controls and drafting of specific policies & procedures ▶ Communication plan ▶ Training and awareness plan ▶ Implementation of security controls ▶ Incident management ▶ Operations management

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4ESMS measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for certification audit

▶ Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation ▶ Internal audit ▶ Management review ▶ Treatment of problems and non-conformities ▶ Continual improvement ▶ Preparing for the certification audit ▶ Competence and evaluation of implementers ▶ Closing the training

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

▶ Members of the event industry supply chain including organizers, event managers, stand builders, caterers and logistics suppliers

▶ Individuals involved in logistics in an organization ▶ Event, PR or communications managers who want to implement the ISO 20121 or who work with organizations that

implement this standard. ▶ Managers working in the organization of the events or who implement the sustainable events or policies for companies

DURATION: 5 DAYSCOURSE AGENDA

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Introduction to ISO 20121 and initiation of an ESMS ▶ Course objective and structure ▶ Standard and regulatory framework ▶ Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) ▶ Fundamental principles of event sustainability management ▶ Initiating the ESMS implementation ▶ Understanding the organization and clarifying the Event Sustainability objectives ▶ Analysis of the existing management system

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Plan the implementation of the ESMS ▶ Leadership and approval of the ESMS project ▶ ESMS scope ▶ Policies for information security ▶ Risk assessment ▶ Statement of Applicability and management decision to implement the ESMS ▶ Definition of the organizational structure of information security

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Deploying the ESMS ▶ Definition of the document management process ▶ Design of security controls and drafting of specific policies & procedures ▶ Communication plan ▶ Training and awareness plan ▶ Implementation of security controls ▶ Incident management ▶ Operations management

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ESMS measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for certification audit ▶ Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation ▶ Internal audit ▶ Management review ▶ Treatment of problems and non-conformities ▶ Continual improvement ▶ Preparing for the certification audit ▶ Competence and evaluation of implementers ▶ Closing the training

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5 Certification Exam

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▶ After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of PECB Certified ISO 20121 Provisional Implementer, PECB Certified ISO 20121 Implementer or PECB Certified ISO 20121 Lead Implementer, depending on their level of experience

▶ A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential:

▶ Certification fees are included in the exam price ▶ Participant manual contains over 450 pages of information and practical examples ▶ A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants ▶ In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake it for free under certain conditions

Credential Exam ProfessionalExperience

ESMS AuditExperience

ESMS ProjectExperience

OtherRequirements

PECB ISO 20121ProvisionalImplementer

PECB ISO 20121 Lead Implementer Exam

None None NoneSigning the PECB code of ethics

PECB ISO 20121Implementer

PECB ISO 20121 Lead Implementer Exam

Two yearsOne year ofEvent Sustainability Management work experience

None Project activitiestotaling 200 hours

Signing thePECB code of ethics

PECB ISO 20121Lead Implementer

PECB ISO 20121 Lead Implementer Exam

Five yearsTwo years ofEvent Sustainability Management work experience

None Project activitiestotaling 300 hours

Signing thePECB code of ethics

CERTIFICATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

ISO 27001Training ExamCertification

ISO 20121LeadAuditor

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