Do you know the best practice approach so your events can advance your net zero commitment?
As Race to Zero Accelerator for Events, our goal is support those with a net zero commitment to take action on their event strategy by encouraging implementation of best practice framework ISO20121:2024’
Our intention is to support The Race to Zero
“We encourage the Race to Zero community to embrace the “5th P” by beginning their sustainability journey through the implementation of ISO 20121:2024. COP29 will be an opportunity to share best practice and recognise leadership for example our members who are adopting this global standard”
What is ISO 20121:2024?
ISO 20121:2024 is the global standard for event sustainability and it is suitable for the global event supply chain, including small to medium enterprises.
How do I get started?
The ‘‘ISO 20121:2024 Event Sustainability Management Course: From Understanding to Implementation," a collaborative; online course from BSI and Positive Impact Events, will equip your organisation with the knowledge and practical tools needed to effectively implement ISO 20121:2024.
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“As an organisation deeply committed to sustainability, adopting ISO 20121:2024 is a logical and important step forward.
We chose the BSI and Positive Impact ISO 20121 Implementation course for its combination of credibility, clear and engaging content, and easily accessible materials. If you’re looking for a course that delivers both impact and value, this is the one!
Our members expect us to take real action, and we recognise the need to address the environmental, social and economic impacts of all of our events and activities.
By embracing this standard, we are setting a strong example in fostering sustainable practices within our organisation and inspiring others to do the same.”
More Information
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This training product begins with a learning requirements course from BSI , this provides the user with an understanding of the standard, and forms a good foundation for transitioning to more sustainable business practices.
Following this, you will continue with ISO20121:2024 implementation training materials, provided by Positive Impact Events. This online portal provides your organisation with a practical set of materials to support you to implement the global standard.
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This course is suitable for (but not limited to) those operating in the following roles:
Sustainability
Events
Marketing
Operations
Procurement
Sales
If you are an external consultant or internal sustainability champion, these resources will also support you to deliver your roles.
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If your organisation is looking to implement an ISO standard for its internal and external activities and/or you are part of the Race to Zero, this course will provide your team with the necessary capacity building training and materials to implement ISO 20121:2024 without the need for external consultants or auditors.
For a more details on the benefits of implementing this standard. Please download this PDF
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If your organisation is in The Race to Zero or would like to report on its internal and external activities, you events team could implement the global and internationally recognised standard for event sustainability, ISO 20121:2024 .This course will provide your team with the necessary capacity building training and materials to implement ISO 20121:2024 and if your organisation already implements environmental standard ISO 14001, the ISO 20121:2024 management system can be easier to implement.
For a more details on the benefits of implementing this standard. Please download this PDF
In addition you can watch this Q&A session which is taken from a webinar hosted by Positive Impact for the Race to Zero community with speakers Positive Impact's CEO, Head of Sustainability for ISO and the Engagement and Acceleration Manager for The Race to Zero. Questions covered include how to get started, the danger of greenwash and certification.
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You may be a freelance event planner or have been tasked with researching into how to make your events in your organisation sustainable.
These two courses will equip you with the knowledge and the materials you need to be able to learn about ISO 20121 and the materials you need to implement this standard.
For more detailed information on the training or to share with your management team, you can download these two PDFS
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You can watch this interview between Positive Impact Events and BSI about the creation of this training.
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The course is based on the guidance standard ISO 20121 – Event Sustainability Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use and forms a good foundation for transitioning to more sustainable business practices.
This on-demand eLearning course aims to give an understanding of how to manage event sustainability to take account of social, environmental, and ethical considerations.
Our on-demand eLearning delivers the same high-quality content you’d expect from BSI, using a combination of video, online course materials and embedded assessment, enabling you to study at your own pace, in your own time.
Self-paced, online, available 24/7
Available 24/7, this eLearning course can help you embed skills and nurture talent within your organization, wherever and whenever you and your team need it.
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Positive Impact Events implementation course provides users with an online resource portal to access materials which are regularly updated to reflect current legislation, international best practice and emerging sustainability requirements.
The resource portal includes:
Four workshop agendas (which can be shared with workshop participants)
Four PowerPoints with facilitator notes (which will lead workshop participants through the implementation of ISO 20121:2024)
Four facilitator scripts making it possible for an in house sustainability champion with limited ISO 20121:2024 experience to successfully facilitate the implementation of the standard
Extra helpful resources to help you and your team build capacity and knowledge
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For the BSI requirements course you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate of attendance, upgraded to a certificate of competence upon successful completion of the end of course assessment.
For the implementation course if you decided to fill in the self evaluation form, you will receive 3 CPD hours. This is for one person.
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The BSI ISO 20121:2012 Event Sustainability Management Requirements course takes approximately 4 hours to complete.
We would advise around 1 year to fully implement The Positive Impact Implementation materials for ISO 20121:2024 - however this subject to varying factors such as the size of your organisation, time and resources.
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Both courses are available for 1 year from the point of purchase.
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For both courses, the total cost is £1,238
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If you have any questions that aren't covered in this page - please email charlie@positive-impact-events.com
Join a global community
As a Positive Impact Ambassador, you have the opportunity to use your voice to create a sustainable event industry. Positive Impact will collaborate with you so you are the first to receive the most credible resources and opportunities for action.
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