Positive Impact

1. Positive Impact a not for profit project educating the event industry in sustainability www.positive-impact-events.com katy@positive-impact-events.com +44 (0)161 273 5107

2. Positive Impact • A not for profit project educating the event industry in sustainability • Part of a group of companies: • Sustainable Events Ltd • Organise This • Online tool: • www.eventsustainability.com

3. What is sustainability? An enduring, balanced approach to economic activity, environmental responsibility and social progress - British Standards Institute

4. Why is sustainability important? For everyone Social injustice and inequality, discrimination Finite resources, global warming and climate change Economic instability and global financial problems

5. Why is sustainability important? For the festival and events industry Sustainability was at the heart of the London 2012 bid Developing standards BS 8901 (future ISO 20121) Chance to demonstrate leadership A unique communication opportunity Creating efficiencies can lead to economic savings

6. What is BS 8901? Summary Launched November 2007, second draft September 2009 with London 2012 Olympics as a catalyst British Standard which provides a framework for implementing sustainability at events NOT A CHECKLIST! Suitable for venues, organisers and suppliers Certification: 1st, 2nd and 3rd party

7. What is BS 8901? Benefits Show that you are a leading event sustainability practitioner Create efficiencies and therefore cost savings Obtain an added unique selling point Be prepared to adopt ISO 20121 when published in 2012 Guidance BS 8901 case studies “Making Events More Sustainable: A Guide to BS 8901”

8. What is ISO 20121? Summary An international standard for sustainable event management Currently being developed from BS 8901 Expected to be published in 2012 in time for London Olympics

9. What is GRI? Summary • Global Reporting Initiative • Provides a framework for writing a sustainability report • The world’s most widely-used sustainability reporting framework • Different levels depending on number of indicators reported on • Asks you to disclose: • Company information • Management approach

10. What is GRI? Summary • Asks you to address and report on the following indicators: • Environmental • Human Rights • Labour Practices • Society • Produce Responsibility • Economic

11. What is GRI? Benefits Industry leaders Reputation enhancement and increased comparability Transparency and honesty in sector Get Involved Event organiser sector supplement due to be published mid 2011 Public commentary via online survey until May 2011 Join the practitioners network: guidelines@globalreporting.org Put “subscribe events” in the subject line

12. BS 8901: First Steps Define Scope Purpose and Values Policy for Sustainability Plan Do Check Act

13. Scope Are you going to focus on all festivals or events? One festival or event? One event within a festival? BS 8901“The organization shall document the scope of its sustainability management system with respect to defined events-related activities and functions.”

14. Case Study Manchester International Festival Trialled BS 8901 in 2007 • Focused on 4 events out of 50 • Increased e-marketing • Used recyclable carpet • Reused or donated materials • Refillable water bottles • Reusable banners

15. Case Study Manchester International Festival “The great thing about BS 8901 is that it provides a framework to help you improve… The challenge is that no two events will ever be the same, but it’s only by measuring year on year that you can begin to set targets and make genuine improvements.”

16. Case Study Manchester International Festival • In 2009: • Provided a range of opportunities for local people to engage with the Festival whatever their means. Approximately one third of the Festival’s programme was free, with a major free event every weekend and almost 80,000 people attended them. • Introduced compostable cutlery and tableware at the Festival Pavilion on Albert Square and composting as much food and packaging waste as possible. • Supported Foundation, a North West Climate Change Fund, with a donation towards local carbon reduction projects.

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18. Find Out More Resources and Links Positive Impactwww.positive-impact-events.com Online toolwww.eventsustainability.com Organise This (Case Studies)www.organisethis.co.uk Making Events More Sustainable (BS 8901 Guide) www.bsigroup.com A Guide to Greening Your Event (Manchester City Council)http://www.manchester.gov.uk/downloads/download/2697/greenguide Sustainable Event Management (Meegan Jones)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sustainable-Event-Management-Practical-Guide/dp/184407739X

19. Find Out More Resources and Links London 2012 Sustainable Event Guidelines http://www.london2012.com/documents/locog-publications/london-2012-sustainability-events-guidelines.pdf Global Reporting Initiative G3 Guidelines www.globalreporting.org GRI Report www.sustainableeventsltd.com Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Sustainability Report: http://www.vancouver2010.com/dl/00/12/12/sustainabilityreport_42d-eh.pdf Cop 15 Sustainability Report http://www.e-pages.dk/visitdenmark/469/ London 2012 Carbon Footprinting Methodology http://www.london2012.com/documents/locog-publications/carbon-footprint-study.pdf

20. Positive Impact a not for profit project educating the event industry in sustainability www.positive-impact-events.com katy@positive-impact-events.com +44 (0)161 273 5107