What is ISO 20121:2012 Event Sustainability Management System Certification?

ISO 20121 is an international standard, which specifies the practices that organizations in the events industry need to have in place in order to improve the sustainability of their services, products and/or general activities. The standard guides organizations of all sizes in the management of social, economic and environmental impacts. While addressing these aspects, the standard also addresses every stage of the events’ supply chain. Considering that the standard is flexible itself, it responds to the unique culture and nature of multiple organizations organizing the event.

Why ISO 20121certification is important?

Events, whether big or small, can leave their footprints in the society and environment by generating harmful waste. By becoming ISO 20121 certified, you will be able to host the same event but with minimal risks and impacts. Moreover, you will be able to continually improve the processes and take measures earlier on rather than ad-hoc approaches when incidents occur. ISO 20121 does not only benefit the event organizers, but also the owners, workforce, supply chain, attendees and communities around.

By becoming ISO 20121 certified, you will prove to the audience that you care about the social, environmental and economic impacts while organizing events.  Likewise, you will gain worldwide recognition for your sustainable services and products. This means that by obtaining an ISO 20121 certification, not only will you protect your surrounding; but you will also reduce your costs and increase your profits.

What are the benefits of ISO 20121certification?

• Demonstrate to adopt a responsible approach to the environment/community
• Increase the profits
• Reduce costs Acquire new business
• Manage environmental, social and economic risks and opportunities
• Strengthen the position of the organisation within the community
• Control the amount of waste generated/produced
• Improve the image and credibility of the event
• Reach a wider audience and grow your access to sponsors.

Who can acquire ISO 20121 certification?

The ISO 20121 Certification standard applies to all organisations in the events industry – not just event organisers and agencies. Venues, stadiums, caterers, hotels, sound & lighting, security, staging and media agencies can all achieve ISO 20121 – along with corporate and public sector event teams.