Positive Impact a not for profit project educating the event industry in sustainability (0)

Positive Impact A not for profit project educating the event industry in sustainability Part of a group of companies: Sustainable Events Ltd Organise This Online tool:

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 suppliers Certification: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd party

What is BS 8901? Benefits Show that you are a leading event sustainability practitioner Create efficiencies and therefore cost savings Obtain an added unique selling point Be prepared to adopt ISO when published in 2012 Guidance BS 8901 case studies “Making Events More Sustainable: A Guide to BS 8901”

What is ISO 20121? Summary An international standard for sustainable event management Currently being developed from BS 8901 Expected to be published in 2012 in time for London Olympics

What is GRI? Summary Global Reporting Initiative Provides a framework for writing a sustainability report The world’s most widely-used sustainability reporting framework Different levels depending on number of indicators reported on Asks you to disclose: Company information Management approach

What is GRI? Summary Asks you to address and report on the following indicators: Environmental Human Rights Labour Practices Society Produce Responsibility Economic

What is GRI? Benefits Industry leaders Reputation enhancement and increased comparability Transparency and honesty in sector Get Involved Event organiser sector supplement due to be published mid 2011 Public commentary via online survey until May 2011 Join the practitioners network: Put “subscribe events” in the subject line

BS 8901: First Steps Define Scope Purpose and Values Policy for Sustainability Plan Do Check Act

Scope Are 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 Study Manchester International Festival 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 Study Manchester International Festival “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 measuring year on year that you can begin to set targets and make genuine improvements.”

Case Study Manchester 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.

Issues Here are some issues you might face: EnvironmentalEconomicSocial TravelLocal JobsCongestion FoodRecessionNoise and Light Pollution ProcurementSupporting Local BusinessSupporting Local Businesses EnergyReturn on InvestmentNeighbours Waste and RecyclingEthical FinanceCommunity Programmes WaterEconomic ImpactsEducation Measurement

Find Out More Resources and Links Positive Impact Online tool Organise This (Case Studies) Making Events More Sustainable (BS 8901 Guide) A Guide to Greening Your Event (Manchester City Council) Sustainable Event Management (Meegan Jones)

Find Out More Resources and Links London 2012 Sustainable Event Guidelines events-guidelines.pdf Global Reporting Initiative G3 Guidelines GRI Report Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Sustainability Report: Cop 15 Sustainability Report London 2012 Carbon Footprinting Methodology

Positive Impact a not for profit project educating the event industry in sustainability (0)