How To Guides
Guide to understanding legal requirements
This guide outlines what you need to do to comply with the ‘legal and other requirements’ section within BS 8901, the British Standard for Sustainable Event Management (future International Standard, ISO 20121).
It outlines the legal requirements you should be aware of and what processes you should have in place to make sure you are aware of new legal and other requirements applicable to the event industry.
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Guide to writing your sustainability policy
This guide outlines how to write your sustainability policy in compliance with BS 8901, The British Standard for Sustainable Event Management (future International Standard, ISO 20121).
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How to certify your event sustainability management system
This guide will give you an understanding of how you can certify your event sustainability management system. These certification processes are in relation to the British Standard for Sustainable Event Management, BS 8901 (future International Standard, ISO 20121).
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How to document your BS 8901 management system
This guide will help you to understand what you need to document in order to comply with the requirements set out in BS 8901, The British Standard for Sustainable Event Management (future International Standard, ISO 20121).
Documentation is essential so you can demonstrate your processes meet the standards requirements.
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How to make your event more sustainable
This guide is designed to help you to plan a sustainable event by introducing:
- What is meant by sustainability
- Why it is important
- What is meant by a sustainable event
- Identifying risks and opportunities
- Best practice information and guidance through easy to follow questionnaires
- Guide for measuring the sustainability impact areas of your event.
- Suggestion of next steps
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How to report on your management system
This guide will give you an idea of how to report on your management systems results after your first year.
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