implementing sustainability fiona pelham organise this
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Implementing Sustainability
Fiona Pelham
Organise This
Objectives for the session
1. Understand the business case for sustainable events
2. Understand methods of measuring sustainability
3. Understand methods to minimise negative event impacts
4. Understand methods to maximise positive event impacts
Introduction to Sustainability
What is Sustainability:
The British Standards Institute definition of sustainability is: ‘An enduring, balanced approach to economic activity, environmental responsibility and social progress’.
The Business Case for Sustainability
What are the key reasons people are implementing sustainability?
The Business Case for Sustainability
What are the myths that exist about the implementation of sustainability?
The Business Case for Sustainability
•Staff talent and retention
•Education
•Lower overheads
•Growth of corporate CSR reports
•Competitive edge- new business
Case Study Measurements
What measurements have been taken for this event?
Case Study Measurements
•Food Mileage•Delegate travel mileage•Delegate onsite mileage•Equipment mileage•Electricity•Gas•Water•Waste
Case Study Measurements
What are the potential negative impacts of this event?
Case Study Measurements
How could the negative effects be avoided?
Avoiding Negative Effects:
•Useful conference content•Onsite conference multi purpose•Community hours•Implementing new measurement systems to determine success
Enhancing Positive Effects:
What could be done in the future for conference and events to enhance the positive effects on local community, environment and economy?
Current Measurements
Green your event guides -basic checklisthttp://www.positiveimpactevents.com
BS8901- sustainable event management systemhttp://www.eventsustainability.com
Delegate feedback
Implementing 8901- Case Study
Ph1 Sustainable development policy Stakeholder engagement Identifying Issues
Ph2 Roles and responsibilities Operational control- measurements High level buy in
Ph3 Review of performance Audit The future
Identifying issues- Waste: Food
Identify waste streams:
1)Reduce food waste via caterer:
Bulk purchase= less packaging
Local supplier= less carbon emissions
2) Re using food waste:
Venue wormery onsite
Local compost trial
Food reuse programme where suitable
3) Measuring food waste:
Food mileage
Food waste
www.envirowise.gov.uk
www.eventsustainability.com
Thank you for your time!
Questions
For further information please contact [email protected] visit http://www.organisethis.co.uk
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