Join global events industry leaders in endorsing the principles for sustainable events
Definition for event sustainability
Sustainability for events means taking action towards preserving our natural environment; promoting a healthy, inclusive society; and supporting a thriving economy.
Four Principles of Event Sustainability
- Event organisers and suppliers share responsibility for implementing and communicating sustainable practices to their stakeholders​
- Basic environmental practices include:
- Conservation of resources, including water, energy and natural resources
- Waste management
- Carbon emissions reduction and management
- Supply chain management and responsible purchasing
- Biodiversity preservation
- Basic social considerations include:
- Universal human rights
- Community impacts
- Labor practices
- Respect for culture
- Safety and security
- Health and well-being
- Sustainable events support thriving economic practices through:
- Collaboration and partnerships
- Local support, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- Stakeholder participation
- Equitable economic impact
- Transparency
- Responsible governance
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