Sustainable Event Planning
Plan sustainable events and races under ISO 20121, from a carbon footprint up to a full management system.
Book a free consultation→Build sustainability into road races, sports events and large events, from planning to teardown.
Who it is for
- Organizers of road races, marathons, cycling and other sports events
- Curators and production teams for exhibitions, forums, concerts and festivals
- Companies that want brand events with concrete sustainability results they can explain publicly
- Government-commissioned events that must meet sustainable procurement requirements
What we do
Event carbon footprint
Calculate emissions from transport, venue energy, catering, supplies and waste to find the largest sources.
Sustainability action design
Plan practical measures such as plastic reduction, waste sorting, low-carbon transport and local sourcing.
Stakeholder communication
Turn sustainability measures into messages and on-site flows that participants understand and will follow.
ISO 20121 management system
Build the sustainability policy, issue identification, objectives and procedures, and prepare for certification.
On-site execution and records
Help carry out measures on event day and keep data as the basis for the report.
Results report
Compile results for the organizer to publish or to use as the basis for improvements next time.
How it works
Event assessment
Understand the event's scale, venue and stakeholders.
Measure planning
Set sustainability goals and concrete actions.
Preparation
Write measures into procurement, vendor and volunteer processes.
On-site execution
Carry out measures and collect data on event day.
Results report
Calculate the carbon footprint and compile results and improvement suggestions.
What you get
Event carbon footprint report
Event emissions calculated under ISO 14067.
Sustainability action plan
Each measure, who is responsible and the timeline.
ISO 20121 documents
Policy, issue identification and procedures (optional).
Results presentation
A summary of sustainability results ready for public release.
FAQ
Should the event carbon footprint and ISO 20121 be done together?
Not necessarily. For a first event, start with the carbon footprint to understand your emissions profile. If you plan to hold the event long term or have brand needs, upgrade to an ISO 20121 management system.
Should participant travel emissions be included?
It usually makes up a large share of event emissions, so we recommend including it. We design a simple registration questionnaire or sample survey to get the data.
Is there a new version of ISO 20121?
Yes. A new version was published in 2024, with stronger requirements on identifying sustainability issues and on social aspects. For new events we recommend planning directly to the 2024 version.
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