About Us

As of February 2024, Positive Impact has a community of almost 2,000 global event professionals, over 40 corporate Head of Events, over 40 Corporate Head of Sustainability, over 160 SMEs with a Race to Zero commitment, over 5 memorandums of understanding with United Nations bodies.

We are the only event sector body to be a Race to Zero Accelerator, UN SDG Action mobiliser and to have education certified by the world’s largest and leading CPD accreditation working across all sectors, so our education is accessed by heads of marketing, HR and sustainability.

For over 15 years not for profit Positive Impact Events have been providing engagement, collaboration and education to create a sustainable event industry. You could describe Positive Impact Events as the ‘critical friend’ of the global event sector. Our funding comes from everywhere and nowhere and every penny, cent, yen etc is used to advance the event sector so every time an event happens the UN Sustainable Development Goals are advanced and events are recognised as ensuring 'participation and inclusion in decision making’ (UN SDG16).

This is a timeline of Positive Impact Events' journey and the creation of a sustainable event industry. It reflects initiatives from:

  • The United Nations

  • Positive Impact

  • CEO Fiona Pelham

  • Key developments in the creation of a sustainable event industry.

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Setting out our vision and manifesto for 2024

Are you ready to plan and deliver events with a positive impact in mind? Right now, there’s an opportunity for you to lead and take strategic action around sustainability. And we’re here to help.

Are you ready to plan and deliver events with a positive impact in mind?

Right now, there’s an opportunity for you to lead and take strategic action around sustainability. And we’re here to help.

We’re a credible and purpose-led organisation.

Positive Impact has been advocating for a more sustainable event sector through education, collaboration and engagement for almost 20 years. As a not-for-profit, any money that you spend with us gets reinvested into making a difference.

Our CEO chaired ISO 20121, the international standard for sustainability in the event sector. We are also a Race to Zero Accelerator for events and a UN SDG Action mobiliser.

We believe that engagement and connection is vital for humankind.

We meet, listen to each other, collaborate, inspire, compete, innovate, experience and celebrate. Through events, we have the opportunity to share inspiration and create change, listen with understanding and bring peace, explore what we have in common, and celebrate being human.

This should create a world that thrives, for us and our environment.

‌But the reality isn’t matching the need. It’s fair to say that the current approach doesn’t reflect the vision of a world thriving.

Meetings about global issues taking place in one meeting room, so the voices of those prevented from traveling there are not heard. Festivals of celebration leaving mountains of waste. Events that gather the world’s champions that use the world’s resources, even though we have the scientific data to know we don’t have enough.

So how do we create a better world?

To start with, we give people the knowledge and the tools to make a difference.

We currently have over 1,800 event professionals from over 60 different countries who volunteer to use their voices to champion sustainability as Positive Impact Ambassadors.

This community is taking action. They are using free toolkits on ISO 20121, human rights, circular economy, gender equality. They are sharing best practice through global UN-aligned campaigns. And they are championing positive change at company, industry and government levels.

But even 20 years of work hasn’t been enough to create the transformation needed for a sustainable global event sector.

Despite a rise in the number of initiatives, events and articles on the subject of sustainability, and an increased awareness of greenwashing, there’s a resistance to change. Conversations end with “we like the idea, but now isn’t the right time”.

But if not now, then when?

We are living at a time when we have the data, and we know that we need to be acting on issues like carbon and waste.

There’s no one-size-fits all approach for how to get to where we need to be, but if you are a company on this journey, Positive Impact is the partner with the most credible experience that you could ask for.

How we can support you.

We have the knowledge, expertise and parterships to help you to:

  • Educate yourself on sustainable event management with Certified Professional Development accredited materials

  • Future proof your business with credible action on carbon, materiality, stakeholder engagement and more

  • Demonstrate your sustainability credentials through implementation of ISO 20121

  • Show innovation which will open up new strategic opportunities now is the time to take action 

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Supporting the global event sector to participate in the revision of ISO 20121

During 2023, ISO 20121 was revised and Positive Impact provided toolkits so event professionals, national standard bodies, industry associations and other liaison bodies could give their input to the revision. This innovative approach delivered successful results and ISO 20121: 2024 revision was completed to be used at Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

During 2023 ISO 20121 was revised and Positive Impact provided toolkits so event professionals, national standard bodies, industry associations and other liaison bodies could give their input to the revision. This innovative approach delivered successful results and ISO 20121: 2024 revision was completed to be used at Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.


An event sustainability management system suitable for ensuring events leave a positive legacy.

Originally inspired by The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with a revision due to be launched for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games ISO 20121 is a standard to enable sustainability to be considered at every decision point in the planning of an event.

The ISO/TC 250 web page provides an overview of standard development activity.


Are you interested in understanding more about what ISO 20121 means for the future of events and how human engagement happens?

This 90 minute webinar is a must-watch for:

  • Anyone responsible for delivering events (sport, business or cultural)

  • Part of the supply chain who make events happen

  • Associations whose members represent the event sector

  • National standards bodies ready to contribute to a global sustainability standard


Learn about the opportunity for the global event sector if ISO 20121 launches before the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games


Learn about how human rights considerations can be advanced with ISO 20121

This 90 minute webinar is a must-watch for:

  • Anyone responsible for delivering events (sport, business or cultural)

  • Anyone part of the supply chain who make events happen

  • Associations whose members represent the event sector

  • National standards bodies ready to contribute to a global sustainability standard

The Chair of the ISO 20121 working group provided an update on the progress of revision in June 2023.


Learn about how SMEs are implementing ISO 20121


How can I contribute to ISO 20121 and advance a sustainable event sector?


Are you interested in trialing ISO 20121 and providing comments during the revision stage?


FAQs

Who are ISO? 

How are standards developed?

How could I contribute to a revision of a standard?

Review Positive Impact’s resources above which will support you if you are working in a job role which is part of the event sector; if you are an event sector association; if you are in a position of influence in the event sector; and if you are national standards body.

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Offering soundscapes walks in Copenhagen

In 2022 and 2023, Positive Impact CEO Fiona Pelham and Service Designer Federico Di Fresco hosted regular events for people to experience a 90 minute walk around central Copenhagen and explore the role of the sound environment in how we engage with our cities, communities, and people.

 

Discovering the role of the sound environment in how you experience different places

In 2022 and 2023, Positive Impact CEO Fiona Pelham and Service Designer Federico Di Fresco hosted regular events for people to experience a 90 minute walk around central Copenhagen – UNESCO-UIA 2023 World Capital of Architecture – and explore the role of the sound environment in how we engage with our cities, communities, and people.

Copenhagen-based architectural firm Cobe’s team participating in a private Soundscape Walk

During this soundscape walk, participants took part in 3 soundscape mapping activities that helped to:

  • understand the sound environment of places

  • learn new soundscape vocabulary to explain how you experience the sound environment of a place

  • gain a new understanding of sound in our cities and communities

The walks took place from 14:00 - 15:30 and started (in all weathers!) at the Garden of the Royal Library.

5 minutes before the walk is scheduled to start, Soundscapes walks facilitators Fiona and Federico could be found holding a yellow umbrella!

Participants were asked to bring your fully charged phone to use it at specific times during the walk.

Copenhagen-based architectural firm Cobe’s team participating in a private Soundscape Walk

2023 soundscapes walks series was part of UNESCO-UIA 2023 World Capital of Architecture events program.

The walks were designed to inspire participants and offer them a different way to experience Copenhagen while participating in an exploration to better understand the nuances of the role of the sound environment in how people engage.

Sustainable Development Goal 11, indicator 3.2 is:

Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.

Participants of soundscape walks learned methodology and vocabulary so they could advance this goal and indicator.

The 2023 Soundscapes Walks series was inspired by the interest and learnings from participants of the 2022 Soundscapes Walks series as a way to further explore the topic and keep sharing our learnings.

Groups who would benefit from a soundscape walk on a different day and time were also offered the opportunity to sign up to request a private walk.

Anybody interested in becoming an Innovation Partner to partner and provide resources to expand the impact of the Soundscapes Walk series, was able to download the Innovation Partner PDF for more information.

Positive Impact is a non for profit which for over 15 years has led the development of a sustainable event industry.

Following this mission Positive Impact became an Accelerator for the UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign. In June 2022 The Race to Zero criteria was updated to require those within it to align their external engagement with the goal of halving emissions by 2030.

Positive Impact’s focus is on helping organizations develop low carbon engagement strategies in line with UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign. The soundscapes walks are an initiative to explore the role of the sound environment on how we engage with our cities, communities, and people in order to achieve the Race to Zero commitments.

100% of income generated from the soundscape walks will be used for research and creation of materials to share the learnings.


The Soundscapes walks were facilitated by:

Fiona Pelham

Fiona has over 15 years experience in the role of global events being used to enable engagement between communities and cultures.

www.fionapelham.com

Federico Di Fresco

Federico is a service designer with 10+ years of experience as a design strategist, user researcher, and user experience designer. As part of his MSc in Service Systems Design thesis from Aalborg University and in collaboration with Gehl Architects’ R&D team he explored and adapted service design tools and methods to facilitate soundscape thinking for city makers in order to build healthier sound environments for people in cities. Currently, he works as Senior Service Designer for the WSAudiology R&D department.

He also designed a toolkit that facilitates a shared vocabulary to research, map and sketch the experiential opportunities of the sound environment of a place from a people-first perspective. Federico has designed, recorded, and edited sound in more than 10 documentaries, feature, and short films that have been awarded or participated at international film festivals such as Berlinale, Cannes, Venice, Mar del Plata, San Sebastian, La Habana and BAFICI amongst others.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/federicodifresco/

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Launching The Pavilion for People

At COP28, Pavilions are places for a small percentage of the world’s population to gather and share ideas, solutions and commitments. Positive Impact created this initiative which exists so that everyone’s voices and actions are recognised in the progress towards reaching the Paris Agreement.

At COP28, Pavilions are places for a small percentage of the world’s population to gather and share ideas, solutions and commitments. Positive Impact created this initiative which exists so that everyone’s voices and actions are recognised in the progress towards reaching the Paris Agreement.

In 2023 we created a proposal to invite organisations to be one of our innovation partners. We spoke to many of the people responsible for Pavilions at COP this year and they loved the idea. They also just wanted to keep doing what they have always done.

Undeterred by a lack of funding and limited buy-in, Positive Impact created The Pavilion for People to show new possibilities for what it looks like to have real engagement from people all around the world, for events like COP and beyond.

This first year is an experiment, so we are focusing on The Pavilion for People being useful for anyone who uses events to communicate their message or engage with their communities. But then again, that is probably most of us. And definitely everyone participating with COP28!

If you would like to be kept up to date when the Pavilion re-opens and learn how to take part, you can register for updates.

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Sharing progress towards our sustainability goals

In 2019, the United Nations asked for commitments to action to accelerate progress towards the sustainable development goals. This was an opportunity to demonstrate the role of events in accelerating action to achieving the SDGs and not for profit Positive Impact continues to take action on this, sharing our progress through our 2023 Acceleration Action report.

In 2019, the United Nations asked for commitments to action to accelerate progress towards the sustainable development goals. This was an opportunity to demonstrate the role of events in accelerating action to achieving the SDGs and not for profit Positive Impact continues to take action on this.

Readers of this sustainability report will gain insight into how engagement* strategies can be used to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and understand how not for profit Positive Impact, an example of a purpose led business, is leading in the transformation of the global event sector and the development of a new narrative which will shape the future of human engagement.

*The term engagement is used to describe meetings, events, exhibitions, festivals, sporting activities. The term engagement is used in the updated 2022 Race to Zero Criteria.

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Speaking at the ISO Annual General Meeting

Fiona Pelham, CEO of Positive Impact and Chair of ISO 20121, spoke during the ISO AGM on the subject of one size does not fit all: making standards that work for everyone.

Fiona Pelham, CEO of Positive Impact and Chair of ISO 20121, spoke during the ISO AGM on the subject of one size does not fit all: making standards that work for everyone.

Note: to watch the video, you will need to use the LinkedIn app or be signed in to the web browser version of LinkedIn.

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Creating opportunities to Unite to Act for the Global week to #ACT4SDGs

As a mobiliser for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Action campaign, Positive Impact invited the global event sector to unite and #ACT4SDGs with opportunities for engagement between 18th - 24th September 2023.

As a mobiliser for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Action campaign, Positive Impact invited the global event sector to unite and #ACT4SDGs with the following opportunities for engagement:

We also provided 9 Opportunities to Unite for Action.

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Providing free sustainable event management education for the UN Global Week Unite to #ACT4SDGS

A free 48 hour online event during the week of 18th - 24th September to access aspects of our education, which is accredited by CPD (the world's leading and largest independent Continuing Professional Development accreditation body).

Positive Impact is a mobiliser for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Action campaign and was happy to provide this free event as an opportunity for engagement in sustainable event management education.

This was a 48 hour online event where attendees were able to access aspects of our education, which is accredited by CPD (the world's leading and largest independent Continuing Professional Development accreditation body).

The event provided an insight into the CPD courses that Positive Impact provides, which will help organisations to explore sustainable event strategies and education and further the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Content included speakers from UNICEF UK, The Race to Zero, ISO, Paris24 and the International Olympic Committee

Date and time: The event took place from 18th September 2023

This event was a must for anyone responsible for:

  • Implementation of sustainable event strategy in their organisation

  • Fulfilling CPD training courses to further their organisation’s event sustainability education

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Contributing to Race to Zero’s “The 5th P” Handbook

Race to Zero’s handbook, “The 5th P” highlights the importance of persuasion, including the role of events. The Positive Impact team contributed to the handbook along with Dr James Musgrave from U.K. Centre Events Management Leeds Beckett.

Race to Zero sets out criteria that members should work towards in order to deliver the collective goal of halving global emissions by 2030, and reaching net zero by 2050 at the latest. In June 2022, the 5th criterion - ‘Persuade’ - was added, following an extensive and wide ranging consultation with experts and Race to Zero Partners.

The 5th P was added in recognition of the fact that voluntary action alone is not sufficient to keep global warming to less than 1.5C. The creation of a supportive and climate aligned regulatory and policy environment is critical to enable all actors to achieve net zero, in the context of just transition and in the light of different national circumstances.

One year after the 5th P was introduced, the Handbook provides a resource to support Partners, and members, to integrate the 5th P into their plans, frameworks, and activities. The purpose of the Handbook is to consolidate existing critical resources on net zero advocacy, policy, and engagement and to summarise best practice. The Handbook also aims to recognise leadership and ‘pockets of the future in the present’, by showcasing case studies from Race to Zero members on the action they are taking to align with the 5th P.

A section of this Handbook was authored by the Positive Impact team and Dr James Musgrave from U.K. Centre Events Management Leeds Beckett. Event-specific content can be found on page 77 of the handbook.

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Learning how to contribute to ISO 20121 and advance human rights considerations in events

On 17th May 2023 at 1pm CET, Positive Impact hosted a 90 minute webinar about how to get involved with the ISO 20121 revision and learn about advancing human rights considerations in events.

On 17th May 2023 at 1pm CET, Positive Impact hosted a 90 minute webinar for:

  • Anyone responsible for delivering events (sport, business or cultural)

  • Anyone part of the supply chain who make events happen

  • Associations whose members represent the event sector

  • National standards bodies ready to contribute to a global sustainability standard

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Discussing how sustainability is shaping the future of events

Fiona Pelham, Chair of ISO 20121 and CEO of Positive Impact, led this 1 hour event in Copenhagen on 16th May to learn how climate change, EU sustainability reporting regulations and international standards including ISO 20121 are shaping how events are delivered.

Fiona Pelham, Chair of ISO 20121 and CEO of Positive Impact, led this 1 hour event in Copenhagen to learn how climate change, EU sustainability reporting regulations and international standards including ISO 20121 are shaping how events are delivered.

Date: Tuesday May 16th 2023

Time: 8:30 - 9:30am CET

Location: BLOX, Bryghuspladsen 8, 3. DK-1473 Copenhagen

This was an in-person event and attendance was limited to 45 people.

This event included:

  • Insight into what is shaping the future of events from ISO 20121 to the Race to Zero

  • Inspiration in the form of an example of a side event to The World Congress of Architects being held in Copenhagen in 2023

  • Participation in a facilitated discussion exploring how sustainability will shape the future of events and Denmark's opportunity for strategic leadership

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Celebrating Earth Day 2023 by sharing best practice

On 22nd April, the Positive Impact community was invited to celebrate Earth Day and share best practice by accessing our Share a Positive Impact toolkit.

On 22nd April, the Positive Impact community was invited to celebrate Earth Day and share best practice by:

  • Accessing our Share a Positive Impact toolkit and support the advancement of a sustainable event sector

  • Learning how to demonstrate self assessment to ISO 20121

Also taking place in celebration of Earth Day was our 48 hour educational online event Sustainability Strategy Setting for Events which is accredited for CPD education. This course provides 13 CPD hours.

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Exploring the event sustainability standard ISO 20121 on the future of events and gender equality

On 8th March 2023, to celebrate International Women’s Day, Positive Impact hosted a webinar with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the UN Global Compact Network UK.

On 8th March 2023, to celebrate International Women’s Day, Positive Impact hosted a webinar with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the UN Global Compact Network UK.

The webinar explored:

  • The role of standards in advancing gender equality

  • How ISO 20121 could impact the future of events and gender equality

Why is gender equality important?

Watch this animated video to understand the importance of UN SDG 5 for sustainable event strategy:

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Exploring what ISO 20121 means for the future of events and how human engagement happens

On 9th February 2023, Positive Impact hosted a 90 minute webinar with ISO, IOC, IPC, UNICEF UK and more about what ISO 20121 means for the future of events and how human engagement happens.

On 9th February 2023, Positive Impact hosted a 90 minute webinar with ISO, IOC, IPC, UNICEF UK and more about what ISO 20121 means for the future of events and how human engagement happens. It was a must-watch for:

  • Anyone responsible for delivering events (sport, business or cultural)

  • Anyone part of the supply chain who make events happen

  • Associations whose members represent the event sector

  • National standards bodies ready to contribute to a global sustainability standard

The webinar was recorded and available to access after the event.

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Creating a Global Ambassador Leaders Initiative

In 2022 to 2023, Positive Impact ran monthly online meetings with global event industry professionals around the world including Spain, USA, UK and Oman.

In 2022 to 2023, Positive Impact ran monthly online meetings with global event industry professionals around the world including Spain, USA, UK and Oman.

We did this to:

  • Explore ways of how to reach more event industry professionals globally, to encourange more sustainable practices

  • Understand the current global situation sustainability commitments through industry representatives in different countries

  • Demonstrate leadership by encouraging change through education and free resources

We trialled this iniative for one year which helped us to explore and understand the challenges and requirement for more resources and education needed in this sector on a global scale.

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Discussing how corporate event strategies can advance sustainability commitments and the UN SDGs

In 2022, Positive Impact ran monthly open and confidential conversations to explore different areas of sustainability for corporate event strategies, each aligned with UN approaches.

In 2022, Positive Impact ran monthly open and confidential conversations to:

  • Explore different areas of sustainability for your corporate event strategy, each aligned with UN approaches.

  • Understand the current gaps for events to advance corporate sustainability commitments.

  • Demonstrate leadership by collaborating with Positive Impact to take action on your corporate event strategy.

We were transparent about challenging corporates in the sessions to take action and asked corporates to join with the intention of wanting to close the gaps in their event strategy.

All conversation fell under Chatham House Rule. See here to understand more.

Topics covered included:

  • How understanding the circular economy can support your corporate event strategy to advance sustainability commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
    Aligned with UN Environment Programme

  • How outcomes of COP27 can support your corporate event strategy to advance sustainability commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
    Aligned with United Nations Climate Change

  • How innovation can support your corporate event strategy to advance sustainability commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
    Aligned with United Nations Environment Programme

  • How considering human and child rights can support your corporate event strategy to advance sustainability commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
    Aligned with Unicef UK

  • How reporting can support your corporate event strategy to advance sustainability commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
    Aligned with UN SDGs

  • How considering human and child rights and safeguarding when planning your event can support your corporate event strategy to advance sustainability commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
    Aligned with Unicef UK

  • How a communication of progress can support your corporate event strategy to advance sustainability commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
    Aligned with UN Global Compact Network UK

  • How can you use your corporate event strategy to advance sustainability commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
    Delivered on Earth day with UN Global Compact Network UK

  • How implementing gender equality can support your corporate event strategy to advance sustainability commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
    Aligned with United Nations Women

  • How reporting on your impact can support your corporate event strategy to advance sustainability commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
    Aligned with United Nations Environment Programme and United Nations Climate Change

  • How supporting your supply chain can support your corporate event strategy to advance sustainability commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
    Aligned with the UN Race to Zero.

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Offering the chance to create a legacy for future generations

In 2022, Positive Impact offered people the chance to become a patron of our online museum which tells the story of the creation of a sustainable event sector.

In 2022, Positive Impact offered people the chance to become a patron of our online museum which tells the story of the creation of a sustainable event sector. Below you will find the content from our Museum Patron page, with notes in italics.


Have you ever wanted to be a museum patron?

Have you ever looked at the list of funders on the walls of the museums you visit and thought you too would like to contribute to something which is creating a legacy for future generations?

For over 12 months Positive Impact has been creating an online museum to tell the story of the creation of a sustainable event sector with a focus on sector change, UN initiatives and Positive Impact Actions.

1. Be one of the first 100 patrons

  • Decide your own annual contribution

  • Commit to making this contribution for the next 3 years

  • Your name will be added to the wall of patrons

Annual contribution options were £450, £600 or £900

2. Join our Positive Impact Patron community

  • Make a contribution of at least £1,500 per year

  • Commit to making this contribution for the next 3 years

  • Your company name will be added to the wall of patrons

  • You will be invited to two annual events

  • You will have the opportunity of a 1-1 annual conversation with the Positive Impact team

  • This level of contribution would demonstrate your involvement in creating a sustainable event sector and could be included on your sustainability reports

People were asked to register their interest by completing a short form.

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Supporting the event sector to join the UNFCCC Race to Zero at COP27

Discover how Positive Impact have supported the sector to have a net zero carbon commitment and join The Race to Zero.

Since 2018, in collaboration with UNFCCC Secretariat (the UN body responsible for climate change) Positive Impact have encouraged the event sector to take action and show leadership regarding their carbon emissions. Discover how we have supported the sector to have a net zero carbon commitment and join The Race to Zero.

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Contributing to Race to Zero progress reports

On 21st September, the Pivot Point Report was launched alongside the Race to Zero and Race to Resilience Progress Report.

On 21st September, the Pivot Point Report was launched alongside the Race to Zero and Race to Resilience Progress Report. These reports are a product of radical collaboration, with 40+ organisations working on accelerating non-state actor climate action in support of the Paris Agreement, coming together to share findings, insights and perspectives.

Positive Impact has contributed as one of 18 Race to Zero Accelerators and we are referenced on p.33 of the progress report.

The reports present an overview of the current landscape across the voluntary climate leadership initiatives, and emerging standards and regulations, and offer insights on how to dramatically accelerate from voluntary action to the adequate standards, policies and regulations needed to deliver climate action at scale and achieve the mitigation goal of the Paris Agreement - recognising the different circumstances, capacities and needs of different countries. They explore some appropriate enabling environments and outline the wide array of tools available, and highlight key questions to address hereon, providing a thought-piece for dialogue and consideration.

Most importantly, they actively call - indeed urge - non-state actors to:

(a) join the Race to Zero;
(b) dramatically ratchet their policy engagement in line with this report; and
(c) help inform, shape and drive the needed standards, legislation and regulation to get the world back on track to a 1.5C-aligned pathway to achieve a resilient, just net zero world.

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Collaborating with Unicef UK to create guidance on the consideration of Human and Child rights and Safeguarding when planning an event

Positive Impact collaborated with The UK Committee for UNICEF (Unicef UK) to produce resources and guidance to support an event to be planned with the consideration of Human Rights and Child Rights.

In 2019, Positive Impact Events began a collaboration with The UK Committee for UNICEF (Unicef UK) to produce resources to support an event to be planned with the consideration of Human Rights and Child Rights. This guidance is a consultation draft that will be able to be used as part of an event organiser’s implementation of ISO 20121.

In 2022, the guidance has been now completed and can be used to implement the consideration of human and child rights and safeguarding when planning an event whether it is a conference, sales meeting, festival or sporting event.

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