ISO 20121 - CERTIFICATION SUSTAINABLE EVENTS -

WHAT IS UNI ISO 20121 CERTIFICATION?

The UNI ISO 20121 certification is recognized as a standard for the Certification of the Management System of sustainable events, which involve aggregation of people, generate an environmental and social impact (e.g. waste, emissions from mobility, etc.).

It is becoming increasingly important for organisations, institutions and companies to manage EVENTS AND STRUCTURES DEPUTED in a sustainable way, analysing their life cycle and having their effectiveness certified by an Independent Certification Body. UNI ISO 20121 for sustainable events concerns any type of event regardless of the type and size of the event.

UNI ISO 20121 CERTIFICATION FOR SUSTAINABLE EVENTS

it is an international standard;
defines the requirements of an event sustainability management system;
it aims to minimize the impact of a given event on the community and the environment in which it takes place;
it develops a sustainable and balanced approach to economic activities, environmental responsibility and social progress.

The areas of application of the UNI ISO 20121 CERTIFICATION FOR SUSTAINABLE EVENTS

events organization;
event support services (catering, temporary work, security, energy);
location and facilities (congress centres, hotels, exhibition centres, stadiums and sports halls);
companies whose main purpose is different from the organization of events but which have an internal structure (marketing) that organizes events.

PURPOSE AND BENEFITS OF ISO 20121 CERTIFICATION FOR SUSTAINABLE EVENTS

Making an event sustainable leads to many advantages:

there is a growing interest in the social and environmental aspects of an event;
organising a sustainable event offers important returns in terms of visibility and reputation;
being sustainable means meeting Stakeholder expectations, increasing trust and collaboration;
sustainability means cost reduction: more efficient processes and waste reduction;
improved performance in terms of social and economic sustainability;
distinction from competitors: enhances image and strengthens reputation and relations with stakeholders;
innovative supply chain: Supports partners and sponsors in achieving their sustainability goals;
savings through waste reduction, reduced energy consumption and reuse of equipment;
more consensus and therefore greater Community participation.

For certifications of the other management systems, see the page dedicated to management system certifications.