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The Global Reporting Initiative Event Organizers Sector Supplement (GRI EOSS) launched in January 2012, bringing a fantastic opportunity for the event industry to report on sustainability. You can find out more about this sustainability reporting framework by clicking the links below. There are two documents: one is a guidance document which provides an overview of the sector supplement, and the other is the supplement in full. GRI EOSS Summary Guide GRI EOSS Complete
Read more »Magdalina Yarichkova from the Sustainable Event Alliance presented a session on sustainable procurement in the event industry. You can download a copy of her presentation by clicking the link below. Sustainable Event Procurement
Read more »Rosa Garriga Mora from the Event ROI Institute presented at EIBTM on the subject of return on investment and event sustainability. Click the link below to download a copy of the presentation. Event ROI & Sustainability
Read more »Here you can see the Top 10 Sustainability Tips for events, from the EIBTM 2011 Sustainable Events Corner stand. Some of them relate specifically to the show but you can apply them equally to your own situation. Enjoy! 1. Stand Production * Select materials made from recycled materials or that can be reused several times and that, when no longer suitable for stand construction, can be recycled * Consider using carpet tiles instead of sheet carpet * Think about well…
Read more »Charlie Banks presented this session for Positive Impact in the education seminars at EIBTM 2011. It covers an introduction to sustainability and why it is important, before looking at some of the challenges and rewards and looking to the future of sustainability in the event industry. Click on the link below to download a copy of the presentation. How to practically implement sustainability at your events
Read more »As one of the first online industry tools to support event managers working to create a sustainable event, EventSustainability is an established and trusted resource for leading organisations who want to make their events more sustainable. The EventSustainability tool includes measurement check-lists, communication templates and industry best practice advice. You can also generate a report, complete with a direct emissions calculation, which can be given to clients or used as evidence of steps taken towards compliance with industry standards including BS 8901 (future ISO…
Read more »Meeting Professionals International (MPI) have created an online tool for measuring the impact of events in relation to sustainability, which is available free to members of MPI and GMIC. The Sustainable Event Measurement Tool (SEMT) allows users to measure and report on a variety of data and event impacts and help to identify areas for cost savings, efficiency improvement and innovation. A short video has also been produced to provide an overview of the tool:
Read more »WRAP have created a free Resource Management Plan (RMP) tool to help event organisers, venues and suppliers create action plans to reduce event waste. The tool was developed in partnership with the London 2012 Organising Committee. The WRAP RMP tool can help you to identify areas where you can reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, saving you money as well as having a positive environmental impact. You can also view video demonstrations of the tool and see a selection of case studies from…
Read more »Rebecca Saunders presented at the World Green Tourism Expo at Adnec in Abu Dhabi on 6th December 2011. The session included an overview of sustainability in the event industry, 5 practical steps to integrate sustainability in your meetings, resources and a chance for attendees to ask questions about their sustainability challenges. See a copy of Rebecca’s presentation by clicking the link below. 5 Ways to Increase Sustainability in Meetings
Read more »Guy Bigwood from GMIC and MCI Group presented a session to highlight leadership within the events industry, including the top 6 traits of sustainability leaders and best practice case studies. The session took place on Wednesday 30th November, 11:00-11:30 Showing Leadership in Event Sustainability
Read more »Luke Flett from Universal World Events walked through case studies that deliver imaginative and creative insight into how to make events more socially responsible. Attendees learned about best practices that will engage and involve the audience and are practical enough to incorporate into the next meeting. The session took place on Wednesday 30th November, 13:00-13:30 Making A Sustainable Impact
Read more »Positive Impact’s Rebecca Saunders presented a session on how to use online tools to support your sustainability journey. This session walked attendees through some of the leading industry online tools, including a free resource management planning tool which can help better management of waste and collaborate with suppliers. The session took place on Thursday 1st December, 12:00 – 12:30 Event Sustainability Online Tools
Read more »MPI’s Roger Simons presented a session on how sustainability trends are shaping the meetings industry. CSR & green meetings: you know they are important but why exactly should you care? What are the whys and what will your clients be asking of you in the future? A look at the growth of sustainability, how it’s impacting our industry, who are the leaders in green meetings and what are they doing? What resources across the board are there to guide you through the green maze? …
Read more »Positive Impact’s Rebecca Saunders presented an introduction to event sustainability to give an understanding of what event sustainability is and what initiatives have been developed to support organisations with their sustainability journeys. The session took place on Tuesday 29th November, 12:00 – 12:30 Introduction to Event Sustainability
Read more »Positive Impact’s Rebecca Saunders presented a session on event sustainability standard BS 8901 (future ISO 20121). This session gave a step by step guide on how to implement and achieve, the future International Standard for Event Sustainability Management (ISO 20121) and the business case for doing it. The session took place on Wednesday 30th November, 14:00 – 14:30 Introduction to Event Sustainability Standards
Read more »Positive Impact’s Rebecca Saunders presented this session on how to start reporting on your event sustainability impact and use leading event industry frameworks to support you to do this. The session took place on Thursday 1st December, 11:00 – 11:30 Introduction to Reporting
Read more »Tamara Kennedy-Hill and Diana Graling from GMIC presented a session to go through best practice steps that can be taken to make events more sustainable. The session took place on Wednesday 30th November, 10:00-10:30 Making Events More Sustainable
Read more »Andrew Walker from E3 Strategy explained the business case for sustainability and how it applies to meetings and events. While many of us understand the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of implementing sustainable practices within our meetings and events, we often forget to address one of the most important questions: the ‘why’. Aside from the obvious need to manage our environmental and social impacts, there is a growing recognition of the many benefits associated with being a more responsible business with reference to some of the latest research…
Read more »Positive Impact’s Rebecca Saunders facilitated a discussion on the biggest challenges facing organisations in relation to event sustainability. The team at the Sustainable Events Corner were on hand to answer questions and provide support for the issues raised and help attendees find their next steps to take. You can see a copy of slides from the discussion below. The session took place on Wednesday 30th November, 16:00 – 16:30 What is your biggest event sustainability challenge?
Read more »Positive Impact’s Rebecca Saunders facilitated a discussion at EIBTM 2011 and asked the question, “Is it possible for the event industry to achieve zero waste to landfill?” You can find the slides from the discussion below. This session took place on Tuesday 29th November, 16:00 – 16:30 Is it possible for the event industry to achieve zero waste to landfill?
Read more »Kerrin MacPhie, Director of Sales at ACC Liverpool presented at our Sustainable Events Corner at EIBTM 2011. The session demonstrated how ACC Liverpool have implemented leading environmental and sustainability initiatives and provided inspiration for others to do the same. This session took place on Wednesday 30th November, 12:00-12:30 ACC Liverpool Case Study Presentation
Read more »Masters thesis from Anton Haag: The purpose of this paper was to develop an index to measure the social sustainability within a destination after a mega sport event. These happenings are as huge that they could be used as image changers and tourism catalysts for the host destination. Tools to observe the positive, but also negative changes for the society will be helpful in the future, and therefore in this work, indicators were found and created, which will help to measure the sustainable developments in…
Read more »Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool opened in 2008 having been built on under-utilised land on Kings Dock. The venue is committed to implementing sustainability and this case study illustrates some of the steps that they have taken to ensure that they are leading to make events at ACC Liverpool more sustainable. ACC Liverpool Case Study
Read more »Rebecca Saunders spoke at the 2011 World Travel Market in London in November 2011. She gave an introduction to international event sustainability initiatives and presented a case study on MPI’s event sustainability. Click the link below to view the presentation. World Travel Market Presentation
Read more »Rebecca Saunders presented an introduction to sustainability at Sunbeam Studios, London. Click the link below to view her presentation. Sunbeam Studios
Read more »Rebecca Saunders presented at the Green Events Europe conference in Bonn in November 2011. She introduced the future international standard for sustainable event management, ISO 20121, and facilitated a workshop on measurement and reporting for the event industry. Click the links below to download a copy of the presentations. Green Events Europe Measurement and Reporting
Read more »Katy Carlisle and Terri Johnson from Positive Impact led a session on Sustainability, Standards and the Supply Chain at the 2011 BAFA Conference in Leicester. You can view a copy of the presentation by clicking the link below. BAFA Conference 2011 Presentation
Read more »Katy Carlisle presented at the Carbon Trust Wales annual stakeholder engagement event at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. She delivered an introductory session on sustainability and standards, and a workshop on the steps of implementing BS 8901 (future ISO 20121). You can download a copy of the presentation slides below. Carbon Trust Wales 2011 Presentation Carbon Trust Wales 2011 Workshop
Read more »As part of the Sustainable Events Management System (BS 8901:2009) operated by the Barbican’s conference and exhibition team a commitment has been made to measure and reduce the waste produced by events and exhibitions. To achieve this objective the target (EN1) of benchmarking the general waste, recyclable waste, and food waste produced by events and exhibitions has been set. This case study forms part of the Barbican’s commitment to achieving this target; detailed in the document are the waste figures for one typical medium sized…
Read more »Rebecca Saunders presented with MPI’s Roger Simons at the European Event Summit in Luxembourg. Their presentation, “CSR and Events – Meetings of the Future?” covered what is driving sustainability in global business, as well as the challenges and solutions available to the event industry. You can download a copy of their presentation by clicking the link below. Luxembourg Presentation with MPI
Read more »Rebecca Saunders presented on sustainability at CORE Congress and Events in Helsinki. You can download a copy of the presentation by clicking the link below. Sustainable Events Helsinki
Read more »Chair of the ISO 20121 committee, Fiona Pelham, provides some background about the creation of an international standard for sustainable event management. Understanding ISO 20121 As chair of ISO/PC 250, international committee responsible for the development of ISO 20121, I thought it might be useful to share some of the background to the creation of the standard. Over the next few months I’m sure you are likely to hear more and more about the standard so I’m going to use the Positive Impact website and…
Read more »This case study discusses how Zurich implemented the BS 8901 standard into their events. The largest issues identified by Zurich through implementing BS 8901 were waste, travel, education and awareness, social inclusion and economic benefit. The case study discusses what measures were put in place to reduce these areas of negative impact. Case Study – Zurich BS 8901
Read more »This case study of the Palace Hotel Manchester highlights what actions they have taken to implement sustainability, identifies any challenges they have and how they were overcome. It also discusses key benefits they have seen as a result of becoming more sustainable. The Palace Hotel
Read more »During the MPI WEC 2011 presentation from Fiona Pelham and Coca-Cola’s Katherine Symonds, the audience were asked what they felt was the biggest challenge in implementing sustainability and whether they ever converse with a head of sustainability. Click the link below to see the results from the poll. WEC 2011 Poll Results
Read more »This was presented by Fiona Pelham from Sustainable Events Ltd and Katherine Symonds from Coca-Cola at the MPI 2011 World Education Congress. It outlines the importance of sustainability in the events sector and how it can contribute to becoming an industry leader. WEC 2011 Presentation
Read more »This case study from the 2011 UK Aware exhibition shows their objectives in relation to sustainability and the methods used to achieve them. Measurements of the event’s waste and energy are included as well as plans to make the event more sustainable in the future. Positive Impact Case Study – UK Aware
Read more »This report discusses how London is planning the legacy of the Games, including ongoing major events. As major events take years to develop or secure this report focuses what opportunities the city should pursue, what other cities are seen as competition and what strengths London can draw on to deliver the right major event opportunities.Major Events Research Report
Read more »This report takes a ‘360 degree’ approach to assessing impact that considers social, cultural, environmental and media aspects, in addition to the economic effects. The research thus enables the Festivals to demonstrate their value to a much wider range of stakeholders across Scotland and beyond. A further key objective was to develop a repeatable method that is owned by the Festivals themselves, in the form of a new impact assessment framework and data collection process.EdinburghFestivalsFinalReport
Read more »This report uses a range of primary data to establish the positive and negative economic and environmental impacts of the event Blue Mile in PlymouthFinalReportBlueMile2010Impact
Read more »This report looks at the role of the Olympic cultural programme in fostering local creativity in the host region. It focuses in particular on the development of local talent and entrepreneurship, on the emergence of local networks of creative enterprises, and on the enhancement of local creativity as a result of the Cultural Olympia programme. International Olympic Committee report
Read more »This report discusses the power of sport and how it can transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. It also links into the role of volunteering and the desired legacy of the 2012 London Olympics20110523_CSJ_More_than_a_Game_web
Read more »This guide outlines what sustainability is and discusses the Welsh Assembly Government’s vision for a sustainable Wales. It describes what actions need to be taken and the benefits of sustainable development for organisations.Wales Sustainable Development Charter
Read more »This article discuss the leaderships skill required for a sustainable economy including commerical awareness to risks and opportunities, the ability to work towards a long term vision, and strong communications skills. Within this article there is guidance for these skills aimed at business people of all different levels and functions. Skills for a Sustainable Economy
Read more »For years people have tried to ‘sell’ climate change, but a lot of people aren’t buying. This article discusses ways in which to communicate the message about climate change in a way that engages the audience and encourages a change in behaviour.Sell the Sizzle
Read more »Festivals Edinburgh is presently made up of eleven festivals that are held on an annual basis in Edinburgh.The report is informed by extensive desk research and interviews with stakeholders; a comparison of Edinburgh’s festivals with a number of international competitors; and an analysis of longer term environmental, economic and social trends.RES21 Thundering Hooves Full Report
Read more »This presentation discusses why it is important to reduce energy consumption and amount of waste and uses examples of stratergies implimented by major organisations.One World Assembly
Read more »Millercoors is a beverage company committed to sustainable development. This report discusses all the different practices they have in place from waste management systems,looking for ways to reduce water usage,sustainable packaging, volunteering and having initatives in place to encourage consumers to recycle. Miller CoorsSustainability Development Rpt 2009
Read more »This report prepared for the UN Global Compact by MCI Group,discusses transparent reporting and constant improvement by presenting the material impacts of the event in terms of sustainability as well as the procedures implemented for sustainable event management. mci-sustainability-report-for-the-ungc-leaders-summit-2010
Read more »This article outlines the importance of an intergrated sustainability report and offers tips on how to conduct one. It also provides links other similar resources. M4C integrated reporting guide
Read more »The scientific evidence is now overwhelming: climate change is a serious global threat, and it demands an urgent global response. This article summaries the current impacts of climate change and makes future predicts for if no action is taken. It also makes a recommendation of long term goals, framework and policies to significantly reduce emissions.Lord Stern Reviw CLOSED_SHORT_executive_summary
Read more »London 2012 is the first Summer Host City to embed sustainability in the organisation of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games from the outset. This report is the guidelines for how this objective will be implimented, monitored and measured.London 2012 Sustainability Events Guidelines
Read more »Part of the London 2012 Olympic bid was to deliver a low carbon games, it was clear that the scope and scale of Games‑related emissions needed to be properly measured and understood. This report outlines how the carbon footprint was measured and calculated. It also discusses how climate adaption stratergies have been designed and implimented in order to leave a long lasting legacy.London 2012 carbon-footprint-study
Read more »The London 2012 Games aims to be the greenest games in modern times. This presentation highlights methods implemented in order to fulfil this objective and how they have reduced negative impacts.LOCOG Sustainability Conference 30 03 10
Read more »This article is a guide on how to make meetings of up to 200 people more sustainable. It is broken down into two core sections, “Green meetings: what to know” and “Green meetings: what to do” and will give the readers both the elements to explain the background and justification for organising a green meeting, as well as a practical checklist to guide the implementation phase. GreenMeetingGuide
Read more »This report discusses how sustainability is central to EC&O Venues operations and discusses measures they have to impliment this in the organisation. eco report
Read more »This sustainable events guide from the Department for Enviromental, Food and Rural Affairs offers guidance on how to identify and reduce negative environmental, social and economic impacts of events. DEFRASustainableEventsGuide
Read more »Ethical consumers play a vital role in the early adoption and development of ethical products,services and low carbon lifestyles. This report discusses the ethical consumer market and breaks data down into how much the adverage household spends on these types of products and services. Coop ethical_consumer_report_2007
Read more »Convention 2020 is a global strategic forsight research to stimulate thinking to think about the future of the industry. The research identifies a range of future considerations including technology, ethics, the environment and security which may affect the way events are conducted. Convention-2020-Phase-1-Survey-Report-March-5th-2010
Read more »Anglo American aims to be the leading global mining company through operational excellence and a resolute commitment to safe and sustainable mining. This report focuses on the policies and practices Anglo American have implimented as part of their sustainable devlopment.Anglo American
Read more »This article focuses on what drives people to conserve nature and whether current biodiveristy messages are in alignment with the emotions of the people they are aimed at. It looks at the principles of branding, not simply logos and slogans, but a coherent set of values and promises which will trigger action. Branding_Biodiversity
Read more »Commissioned by the British Council and curated by Julie’s Bicycle this article consists of personal reflections with regards to art, artists and climate change. The article also provides a brief guide to environmental measuring and reporting systems for the UK cultural and creative sector. climatechange-longhorizons
Read more »This presentation discusses the measures NEXUS Collections have implemented in order to ensure they are operating in a sustainable and ethical way. NEXUS Collections
Read more »This report discusses how during sustainable development of the exhibition industry waste management was an obvious starting point. It identifies ways in which waste is generated and as a result offers viable solutions on how to tackle this issue. The Sustainable Exhibtion Industry Project
Read more »Positive Impact’s Katy Carlisle presented at AIBTM on “How to make your events more sustainable”. AIBTM Positive Impact Presentation 23rd June 2011
Read more »This case study shows the implementation of BS 8901 for the 2010 Hartlepool Leg of the Tall Ships Race and the benefits of incorporating sustainability into events. Positive Impact Case Study – Tall Ships Race BS 8901
Read more »Covering the official bidding period for the England 2018 and 2022 World Cup Bid, this is the first ever GRI report produced for an event bid. England 2018 Bid GRI Report For more information on GRI please see our FAQs The 2018 bid also led to the creation of targets for sustainability within events. Find out more about the vision and where to go for more information here.
Read more »Sustainabilty is a very current and relevant issue within the events sector. This presentation is based on how to implement sustainability, monitor and measure the event impacts and how to report using the GRI framework. Sustainability Reporting – Where to start
Read more »This presentation is about Positive Impact, the work we do, aims for the future and why sustainability is a current and relevant issue within the events sectorPositive Impact
Read more »Discusses what the international standard entails, highlights key areas of focus and the benefits of ISO 20121. ISO 20121- Event Sustainability Management System
Read more »This presentation covers what sustainability is, why you should implement sustainability, how to do it and what the International Standard ISO 20121 entails. Implementing Sustainability Initiatives – The Business Case
Read more »Rebecca Saunders discusses what the BS 8901 standard involves and how to successfully implement and incorporate it into business practices. How to implement BS 8901
Read more »This presentation from Jill Savery from BioRegional and Positive Impact covers current trends in event sustainabilty and resources available. GRI and ISO Sustainable Event Management
Read more »The development of standards for sustainable event management. Development of standards
Read more »A definition of sustainabilty, how it influences and impacts the event industry An Introduction to Event Sustainability Prague
Read more »At the European Meeting and Events Conference, MPI worked with Organise This, a sustainable event management company, to implement and measure sustainability using the BS 8901 framework. Case Study – MPI BS 8901
Read more »In 2007 with the support of Organise This Ltd the BS 8901 was trialed across four events during the Manchester International Festival Case Study – MIF BS 8901
Read more »Lord’s Cricket Ground will be the archery ground for the Olympics 2012, when the BS 8901 was developed the destination was asked to trail the standard. This case study discusses what actions were taken and the benefits of implimenting the standard. Case Study – Lords BS 8901
Read more »The nation’s water resources are increasingly coming under stress for various reasons. This looks at examples of best current practice at tackling this problemFDF Water Case Study Walkers&Cadbury
Read more »When Live Nation was asked to produce the London leg of Live Earth (a global concert raising awareness of climate change) they were asked to virtually implement BS 8901.This case study shows what actions Live Nation took to be sustainable and how the benefits of the BS8901.
Read more »ENWORKS hosted a one day conference and commisioned Organise This Ltd to manage the event.This case study looks at what actions were implemented by Organise This Ltd to ensure sustainability was considered throughout the event and its planning. Case Study – Enworks
Read more »This article highlights how much water is consumed and wasted. It discusses how water foot prints should be considered alongside other areas of sustainabiltyWaterwise – Hidden Waters, February 2007
Read more »An outline of what climate change is and what actions can be taken to reduce its impact. Met Office Climate Change Guide
Read more »This article discusses whether implementing sustainability into the events industry will change its business model. Will sustainability change the business model of the event industry
Read more »This article provides an outline of the GRI and its discusses its importance to the event sectorMeetMe GRI
Read more »An insight to how exhibitions can reduce their negative impacts, encourage delegates and exhibitors to act in a more sustainable way How exhibitions can be more sustainable
Read more »This case study focuses on how EC&O’s implimented the BS 8901 and highlights the benefits the organisation experiencedCase Study – EC&O and the BS 8901
Read more »A presentation given by Katy Carlisle at the Tourism Society event at Bedern Hall, York on the 8th June 2011 about sustainability in the events industry. Positive Impact Tourism Society Presentation
Read more »A case study from The Considerate Hoteliers Association on the Park Plaza hotel and measures that they have taken to reduce their carbon footprint – as well as the money that they have saved as a result. Hospitality Climate Case Study Park Plaza
Read more »A BS 8901 case study from EIBTM 2008 which was organised by Reed Exhibitions with support from Organise This to implement and measure sustainability. Case Study – Reed BS 8901
Read more »A case study from our own education session on understanding BS 8901. The event was third party certified to BS 8901 by BSI. Case Study – Positive Impact BS 8901
Read more »A case study from independent assessment body SGS about Croke Park Stadium’s implementation of BS 8901.Case Study – Croke Park
Read more »This Positive Impact case study shows the results of monitoring and measuring undertaken by Sustainable Events Ltd at the PEA Awards 2011. PEA Awards Case Study
Read more »A case study detailing the Faversham House Group’s experience with implementing BS 8901. Case Study – Faversham House
Read more »A case study of Google’s 2009 annual Zeitgeist Conference, which was used as a practical illustration of their implementation of BS 8901 (for which they self-certified). Case Study – Google BS 8901
Read more »The Positive Impact presentation around sustainability in the festivals and events industry to the BAFA Roadshow in Bath, 24th March 2011. Positive Impact BAFA Roadshow Presentation 2011
Read more »Rebecca Saunders from Positive Impact presented at the IMEX exhibition in Frankfurt to a standing room only crowd at the Corporate Responsibility stand. You can download a copy of the presentations below. IMEX 2011 How to make your event more sustainable IMEX 2011 How to implement BS 8901 and report using GRI IMEX 2011 New sustainability initiatives in the event industry
Read more »A guide from Manchester City Council with contributions from Positive Impact on how to make your events more sustainable. MCC Greening Your Event Guide
Read more »This article by Fiona Pelham written for The CQI covers the opportunities for the event industry on an international scale with the development of the ISO 20121 standard. The ISO 20121 is an international standard for sustainable event management which is currently being developed. Standards and Sustainable International Events
Read more »This article covers trends and developments in relation to sustainability within the events industry, looking in particular at the standards BS 8901 and ISO 20121. If you’re interested in how and why the standards came about then this article is a must! Sustainability in the Events Industry: BS8901 – ISO 20121
Read more »A copy of one of our presentations giving an overview of reporting using the Global Reporting Initiative framework. The presentation explains what GRI reporting is, the benefits of using the framework for writing a sustainability report, and an introduction to the process of writing a report. How to write a GRI Report
Read more »Dr Jennifer Cleary (Manchester International Festival) and Fiona Pelham (Organise This and Sustainable Events Ltd) discuss their experiences trialling the BS 8901 standard. Watch the case study discussion here.
Read more »Fiona Pelham, Managing Director of Sustainable Events Ltd, talks to One Plus Magazine about the differences between the ISO 26000 standard and the upcoming standard for sustainable event management, ISO 20121. You can watch the video here.
Read more »As part of the BAFA Edinburgh Roadshow, Rebecca Saunders from Positive Impact talks to David Jarman about how Napier University’s events management student are envisioning a sustainable future. Watch the interview here.
Read more »This hypothetical case study looks at how the British Standard for Sustainable Event Management, BS 8901, can apply even to a small scale event. An imagined BBQ provides the setting for the case study, and shows each step in relation to different aspects of BS 8901. The BBQ Example
Read more »This book contains best practices, tips and resources for making your meeting or conference an environmentally friendly event. Whether you are just getting started or a veteran in the industry, this book will increase your know-how and give you the tools to make green meetings work. Simple Steps to Green Meetings and Events is by Amy Spatrisano and Nancy Wilson. Buy the book from Amazon by clicking the link below: Simple Steps to Green Meetings and Events
Read more »This book is a practical, step-by-step guide which leads readers through the key aspects of how to understand and manage the impacts of events of any type and scale. The product of tried-and-tested methods used across the event industry, coverage includes an overview of sustainable event management and detailed discussion of energy, transport, water, waste supply chains, and communications. Sustainable Event Management: A Practical Guide is by Meegan Jones Buy the book from Amazon by clicking the link below: Sustainable Event Management: A Practical Guide…
Read more »This is the first part of the Sustainable Events Ltd annual GRI report covering the period 1st January 2010 – 30th June 2010. Sustainable Events Ltd GRI Report For more information on GRI please see our FAQs
Read more »This presentation from Rebecca Saunders gives an overview of practical steps to take for implementing BS 8901. It also covers the benefits of implementing the standard, next steps to take and signposts additional sources of information. How to implement BS 8901
Read more »A presentation given by Positive Impact’s Rebecca Saunders to Event Management students at Huddersfield University. The presentation gives an overview of sustainability, what it means for the event industry, plus information on standards and case studies. Sustainable Event Management
Read more »A summary of the slides from one of our presentations on sustainability and its importance for the events sector. It covers an overview of sustainability and updates on standards and reporting methods for the industry. How Sustainability Can Win You Business
Read more »Find out how the developing ISO 20121 standard will help the event industry become more sustainable. This article, originally written for the ISO Focus+ magazine, looks at the developing ISO 20121 standard and how it will help the event industry become more sustainable in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics. Sustainable Events – Getting ready for the 2012 Olympic Games
Read more »This article looks at how delegates can influence the sustainability of an event. First published for Meet Middle East, it considers the factors to consider including who should attend, how to travel and how event attendees can influence the organisers to help them become more sustainable. How Delegates Can Act Sustainably at Exhibitions
Read more »This book is a guide to implementing a management system to improve the sustainability of events. Making Events More Sustainable provides clear and practical insight into the BS 8901 specification for a sustainability management system for events. It explains all of the requirements of BS 8901 and gives advice on complying with the standard, illustrating best practice approaches through extensive case studies, examples and templates. Making Events More Sustainable: A Guide to BS 8901 is by Fiona Pelham and Phil Cumming Buy the book from…
Read more »Positive Impact has worked with many fantastic venues that are working towards sustainability to host their workshops. If you are a venue and would like to work with us on future projects, please contact us.
Read more »Positive Impact has been privileged enough to host some fantastic speakers from leading sustainability experts. Could you be one of them? If you are from an organisation that could offer insight and resources to the event industry on a particular sustainability topic, please contact us.
Read more »A case study showing how sustainability was addressed at the Manchester: A Certain Future Stakeholder Conference. The conference took place on 30th November 2010. Read the case study by clicking the link below: Positive Impact Case Study – Manchester a Certain Future
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