Mastering ISO 20121: Implementing Sustainable Event Management Practices
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip event professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement sustainable event management practices, as outlined in the ISO 20121 standard. Participants will learn how to reduce the environmental, social, and economic impacts of their events, while also improving the overall attendee experience.
Course Objectives - Understand the principles and benefits of sustainable event management
- Learn how to apply the ISO 20121 standard to real-world events
- Develop a comprehensive sustainability plan for events
- Reduce waste, energy consumption, and carbon emissions at events
- Improve the social and economic impacts of events on local communities
- Enhance the attendee experience through sustainable practices
- Measure and report on event sustainability performance
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable Event Management
- Defining sustainable event management
- The benefits of sustainable event management
- Overview of the ISO 20121 standard
- Case studies of sustainable events
Module 2: Understanding the ISO 20121 Standard
- History and development of the ISO 20121 standard
- Key principles and requirements of the standard
- Understanding the event sustainability management system (ESMS)
- Implementing the ESMS in your organization
Module 3: Sustainability Planning and Policy
- Developing a comprehensive sustainability plan
- Defining sustainability policies and objectives
- Identifying key stakeholders and their roles
- Establishing a sustainability team and their responsibilities
Module 4: Environmental Sustainability
- Reducing waste and pollution at events
- Implementing energy-efficient practices
- Reducing carbon emissions and offsetting
- Sustainable procurement and supply chain management
Module 5: Social Sustainability
- Understanding social impacts of events on local communities
- Developing a social sustainability plan
- Implementing fair labor practices and human rights
- Enhancing attendee experience and accessibility
Module 6: Economic Sustainability
- Understanding economic impacts of events on local communities
- Developing an economic sustainability plan
- Implementing sustainable procurement practices
- Measuring and reporting on economic performance
Module 7: Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Performance
- Understanding sustainability metrics and indicators
- Developing a sustainability reporting framework
- Measuring and reporting on environmental, social, and economic performance
- Using data to drive sustainability improvements
Module 8: Implementing and Maintaining the ESMS
- Implementing the ESMS in your organization
- Maintaining and continually improving the ESMS
- Conducting internal audits and management reviews
- Addressing nonconformities and improving overall performance
Module 9: Certification and Compliance
- Understanding certification options for ISO 20121
- Preparing for a certification audit
- Maintaining certification and compliance
- Using certification to demonstrate sustainability commitment
Course Features - Interactive and engaging: The course includes interactive elements, such as quizzes, games, and discussions, to keep you engaged and motivated.
- Comprehensive and personalized: The course covers all aspects of sustainable event management and allows you to focus on areas that are most relevant to your needs.
- Up-to-date and practical: The course is regularly updated to reflect the latest best practices and industry developments, ensuring that you receive the most relevant and practical training.
- Real-world applications: The course includes case studies and examples of real-world events that have successfully implemented sustainable practices, demonstrating the practical application of the concepts learned.
- High-quality content: The course is developed by experts in sustainable event management, ensuring that you receive high-quality training that is relevant to your needs.
- Expert instructors: The course is taught by experienced instructors who are experts in sustainable event management, providing you with guidance and support throughout the course.
- Certification: Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating your commitment to sustainable event management.
- Flexible learning: The course is designed to be flexible, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.
- User-friendly: The course is delivered through a user-friendly online platform, making it easy to navigate and access course materials.
- Mobile-accessible: The course is accessible on mobile devices, allowing you to learn on-the-go.
- Community-driven: The course includes a community forum where you can connect with other learners, ask questions, and share experiences.
- Actionable insights: The course provides actionable insights and practical advice that you can apply to your own events, allowing you to make a positive impact on the environment, society, and the economy.
- Hands-on projects: The course includes hands-on projects and activities that allow you to apply the concepts learned to real-world scenarios.
- Bite-sized lessons: The course is divided into bite-sized lessons, making it easy to fit learning into your busy schedule.
- Lifetime access: You will have lifetime access to the course materials, allowing you to review and refresh your knowledge at any time.
- Gamification: The course includes gamification elements, such as points and badges, to make learning fun and engaging.
- Progress tracking: The course allows you to track your progress, providing you with a clear understanding of your strengths and weaknesses.
Certificate Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating your commitment to sustainable event management. The certificate is recognized industry-wide and can be used to demonstrate your expertise to employers, clients, and stakeholders.,
- Understand the principles and benefits of sustainable event management
- Learn how to apply the ISO 20121 standard to real-world events
- Develop a comprehensive sustainability plan for events
- Reduce waste, energy consumption, and carbon emissions at events
- Improve the social and economic impacts of events on local communities
- Enhance the attendee experience through sustainable practices
- Measure and report on event sustainability performance
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable Event Management
- Defining sustainable event management
- The benefits of sustainable event management
- Overview of the ISO 20121 standard
- Case studies of sustainable events
Module 2: Understanding the ISO 20121 Standard
- History and development of the ISO 20121 standard
- Key principles and requirements of the standard
- Understanding the event sustainability management system (ESMS)
- Implementing the ESMS in your organization
Module 3: Sustainability Planning and Policy
- Developing a comprehensive sustainability plan
- Defining sustainability policies and objectives
- Identifying key stakeholders and their roles
- Establishing a sustainability team and their responsibilities
Module 4: Environmental Sustainability
- Reducing waste and pollution at events
- Implementing energy-efficient practices
- Reducing carbon emissions and offsetting
- Sustainable procurement and supply chain management
Module 5: Social Sustainability
- Understanding social impacts of events on local communities
- Developing a social sustainability plan
- Implementing fair labor practices and human rights
- Enhancing attendee experience and accessibility
Module 6: Economic Sustainability
- Understanding economic impacts of events on local communities
- Developing an economic sustainability plan
- Implementing sustainable procurement practices
- Measuring and reporting on economic performance
Module 7: Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Performance
- Understanding sustainability metrics and indicators
- Developing a sustainability reporting framework
- Measuring and reporting on environmental, social, and economic performance
- Using data to drive sustainability improvements
Module 8: Implementing and Maintaining the ESMS
- Implementing the ESMS in your organization
- Maintaining and continually improving the ESMS
- Conducting internal audits and management reviews
- Addressing nonconformities and improving overall performance
Module 9: Certification and Compliance
- Understanding certification options for ISO 20121
- Preparing for a certification audit
- Maintaining certification and compliance
- Using certification to demonstrate sustainability commitment
Course Features - Interactive and engaging: The course includes interactive elements, such as quizzes, games, and discussions, to keep you engaged and motivated.
- Comprehensive and personalized: The course covers all aspects of sustainable event management and allows you to focus on areas that are most relevant to your needs.
- Up-to-date and practical: The course is regularly updated to reflect the latest best practices and industry developments, ensuring that you receive the most relevant and practical training.
- Real-world applications: The course includes case studies and examples of real-world events that have successfully implemented sustainable practices, demonstrating the practical application of the concepts learned.
- High-quality content: The course is developed by experts in sustainable event management, ensuring that you receive high-quality training that is relevant to your needs.
- Expert instructors: The course is taught by experienced instructors who are experts in sustainable event management, providing you with guidance and support throughout the course.
- Certification: Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating your commitment to sustainable event management.
- Flexible learning: The course is designed to be flexible, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.
- User-friendly: The course is delivered through a user-friendly online platform, making it easy to navigate and access course materials.
- Mobile-accessible: The course is accessible on mobile devices, allowing you to learn on-the-go.
- Community-driven: The course includes a community forum where you can connect with other learners, ask questions, and share experiences.
- Actionable insights: The course provides actionable insights and practical advice that you can apply to your own events, allowing you to make a positive impact on the environment, society, and the economy.
- Hands-on projects: The course includes hands-on projects and activities that allow you to apply the concepts learned to real-world scenarios.
- Bite-sized lessons: The course is divided into bite-sized lessons, making it easy to fit learning into your busy schedule.
- Lifetime access: You will have lifetime access to the course materials, allowing you to review and refresh your knowledge at any time.
- Gamification: The course includes gamification elements, such as points and badges, to make learning fun and engaging.
- Progress tracking: The course allows you to track your progress, providing you with a clear understanding of your strengths and weaknesses.
Certificate Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating your commitment to sustainable event management. The certificate is recognized industry-wide and can be used to demonstrate your expertise to employers, clients, and stakeholders.,
- Interactive and engaging: The course includes interactive elements, such as quizzes, games, and discussions, to keep you engaged and motivated.
- Comprehensive and personalized: The course covers all aspects of sustainable event management and allows you to focus on areas that are most relevant to your needs.
- Up-to-date and practical: The course is regularly updated to reflect the latest best practices and industry developments, ensuring that you receive the most relevant and practical training.
- Real-world applications: The course includes case studies and examples of real-world events that have successfully implemented sustainable practices, demonstrating the practical application of the concepts learned.
- High-quality content: The course is developed by experts in sustainable event management, ensuring that you receive high-quality training that is relevant to your needs.
- Expert instructors: The course is taught by experienced instructors who are experts in sustainable event management, providing you with guidance and support throughout the course.
- Certification: Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating your commitment to sustainable event management.
- Flexible learning: The course is designed to be flexible, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.
- User-friendly: The course is delivered through a user-friendly online platform, making it easy to navigate and access course materials.
- Mobile-accessible: The course is accessible on mobile devices, allowing you to learn on-the-go.
- Community-driven: The course includes a community forum where you can connect with other learners, ask questions, and share experiences.
- Actionable insights: The course provides actionable insights and practical advice that you can apply to your own events, allowing you to make a positive impact on the environment, society, and the economy.
- Hands-on projects: The course includes hands-on projects and activities that allow you to apply the concepts learned to real-world scenarios.
- Bite-sized lessons: The course is divided into bite-sized lessons, making it easy to fit learning into your busy schedule.
- Lifetime access: You will have lifetime access to the course materials, allowing you to review and refresh your knowledge at any time.
- Gamification: The course includes gamification elements, such as points and badges, to make learning fun and engaging.
- Progress tracking: The course allows you to track your progress, providing you with a clear understanding of your strengths and weaknesses.