2. WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY? Sustainability...the degree of sustainable development in the context of the of the organisation or event. Environmental responsibility Economic activity Social progress sustainable development
3. SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BS 8901:2009 – Specification for a sustainability management system for events Part of BS 89xx series on Sustainability ISO / DIS 20121 - Event sustainability management systems - Requirements with guidance for use Similar to BS 8901; Due to be published in the 1st semester of 2012.
5. BS8901 STRUCTURE The standard contains useful terms and definitions in section 2. Annex A provides a useful guidance section with examples. Annex B provides further information on the principles of the standard and how to apply to the supply chain. Please read Annex A and B if you are considering working towards the standard as these will help you with implementation.
6. WHO IS BS 8901 FOR? The standard can be applied to a single event or multiple events. A single venue or multiple venues. The standard can be applied to design stages, implementation stages and final review for the event(s).
7. WHO IS BS 8901 FOR? Venues – hotels, conferences, festivals... Suppliers – of event equipment, marquee’s, stage gear Marketing & Design Companies – communications Tourist destinations – museums, gardens, historical sites Local Authorities – that run annual public events Private companies – that wish to demonstrate ethics to 8901 by third party certification
10. SCOPE AND BOUNDARIES Which activities? Which sites? Which events? The scope and boundaries should be defined in a clear way so that all stakeholders will understand it.
11. PURPOSE, PRINCIPLES AND VALUES Principles and values guide the organisation through its activities. They provide a framework for its policies, objectives and targets.
13. OPPORTUNITIES Some examples: Improve staff qualification Increase employability of community members Create opportunities for new suppliers Create an energy efficient product or service Re-use of materials Improve your organisation efficiency and staff motivation
14. RISKS Some examples: Increasing price of raw materials Energy scarcity Lack of qualified staff Poor quality of supplied goods or services Reputation risk Legal risk Inefficient and heavy organisation High staff turnover rate
15. EVENT LIFE CYCLE Conception Feedback Plan Event Production Post Production Evaluation
17. STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT There is nothing more unequal, than the equal treatment of unequal people. Thomas Jefferson3rd president of US (1743 - 1826)
20. BS 8901 If you’re interested in seeing the full presentation, access the following link Sustainability in the Event Industry: a driver for competitiveness
Editor's Notes
As the London 2012 Olympics approaches there will be a greater focus on sustainable events...the 8901 standard applies to and is relevant to lots of organisations involved in hosting events.The list on the slide is not exhaustive, however, achieving the standard will potentially increase business turnover by being able to demonstrate credibility in the field of sustainability.
