GET’s Event Sustainability Checklist evaluates events based on 10 sustainability dimensions which include organizational management, communication and marketing, supply chain, event management, social aspects, climate action, indoor environmental quality, energy, water and waste. The Event Sustainability Checklist leads the event organizers towards best practices on sustainability parameters and climate change mitigation. Based on the event’s performance against the checklist, organizers can claim green event certification with Green, Bronze, Silver or Gold ratings.
Event Best Practices
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Organizational Management
As per ISO 20121-2012, Event Sustainability Management System, sustainability of an event inherits from the sustainability practices of the organization which organizes it.
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Proposed Event Management
Each event will have specific management challenges, which are covered in this section.
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Climate Actions
Guidance on concrete indicators and mitigation actions in climate impact, in particular, GHG emissions (carbon footprint).
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Energy Management
Guidance on concrete indicators and reduction actions in energy consumption.
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Water Management
Guidance on concrete indicators and reduction actions in water management.
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Waste Management
Guidance on concrete indicators and reduction/avoidance actions in waste generation and waste disposal.
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Indoor Environment Management
Participants spend most of their time in buildings during the event period, whether it is in the venue for an indoor event or the exhibition site, or at their accommodation.
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Social and Community Impact
ISO 20121-2012 has considered the issue identification and evaluation of three aspects for an event: environmental, social and economic.