Sustainable Event Management

Front

What is the ecological footprint of an event composed of?

Back

The ecological footprint of an event is composed of the resources directly consumed (electricity, water, food, etc.) and the resources indirectly consumed (energy, carbon dioxide related to transport, etc.).

Front

What are the two types of event impacts towards the environment?

Back

1. The one we used: resources directly and indirectly consumed. 2. The one we left: waste created immediately and on the longer term.

Front

What should be considered before an event to reduce ecological footprint?

Back

Good planning from the beginning, overall framework, aim/target.

Front

What should be ensured during the event to reduce ecological footprint?

Back

Implementations of strategies and assisting attendees in their individual efforts.

Front

What should organizers do after the event regarding ecological footprint?

Back

Communicate the results and spread the message that organizing greener events is possible.

Front

What is important for event organizers to have to reduce ecological footprint?

Back

Documents that provide tools for event organizers/managers.

Front

What are the two documents needed for venue managers and event organizers?

Back

1. Questionnaire for venue’s managers 2. Checklist for event organizers.

Front

What are some general questions in the Questionnaire for venue’s managers?

Back

1. Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in place 2. Zero Carbon 3. Zero waste 4. Sustainable Transport 5. Local and Sustainable Materials 6. Local and sustainable food 7. Sustainable water 8. Natural habitats and Wildlife 9. Culture and Heritage 10. Equity and Fair Trade 11. Health and Happiness.

Front

What is included in the Checklist for Event Organizers?

Back

1. Zero carbon 2. Zero waste 3. Sustainable transport 4. Local and sustainable Materials 5. Local and sustainable food 6. Sustainable water 7. Natural Habitats and wildlife 8. Culture and Heritage 9. Equity and Fair Trade 10. Health and happiness.