ISO 20121 - Event Sustainability Management System
PLAN SUSTAINABLE EVENTS
- Improve Your Event Planning By Adopting Sustainability Management Systems
- Boost your Efficiency with Preventative Action
- Ensure your Trustworthiness by Adopting Respected International Standards
ISO 20121 OVERVIEW
ISO 20121 is an international standard which specifies requirements for an event sustainability management system. for any type of event or event-related activity, and provides guidance on conforming to those requirements. Regardless of whether your business is big or small, gaining and maintaining ISO 3100 certification shows that your organisation takes a proactive approach to event sustainability management. Using a holistic approach, this standard provides a comprehensive framework for event sustainability and identifies opportunities for improvement.
ISO 20121 OVERVIEW
ISO 20121 is an international standard which specifies requirements for an event sustainability management system. for any type of event or event-related activity, and provides guidance on conforming to those requirements. Regardless of whether your business is big or small, gaining and maintaining ISO 3100 certification shows that your organization takes a proactive approach to event sustainability management. Using a holistic approach, this standard provides a comprehensive framework for event sustainability and identifies opportunities for improvement.
What are the benefits of achieving ISO 20121?
ISO 20121 is designed to help businesses plan event more , whilst fostering a positive and risk-free working environment, there are a several benefits that this standard can bring to your organisation:
Operational Efficiency
Through ISO 20121, your business will effectively be streamlining processes, reduce unnecessary waste and optimise resource usage to improve events, save on extra costs and grow your audience in a green way.
Compliance & Risk Management
Achieving this ISO certification ensures compliance with sustainability regulations and standards. This reduces legal risks and enhances overall resilience in event planning and execution.
Enhanced Credentials
It’s simple: Holding an ISO 20121 certificate demonstrates a commitment to sustainable event management, improves reputation, and attracts environmentally conscious clients and stakeholders.
What Topics Does ISO 20121 cover?
The ISO 20121 standard was published in 2012 and remains the most recent and up-to-date version. Using a high-level system that allows it to be easily implemented alongside other ISO management systems, the 2012 publication follows the same ‘Plan-Do-Check-Act’ model which defines all of the revised ISO standards. The following shows a brief overview of the topics this standard covers:
- Contextualise the management system and define its overarching scope.
- Define governing principles of sustainable development.
- Establish and document policy.
- Establishing roles and responsibilities.
- Identify and evaluate issues. Set objectives and plans to achieve them.
- Provide resources and ensure sufficient competencies and awareness.
- Maintain internal and external communications.
- Create and maintain documentation and procedures required for system. effectiveness
- Establish and implement process for operational control and supply chain management.
- Monitor and evaluate system performance, including internal audits and management review.
- Identify nonconformities and take corrective action.
Reap Results by Achieving Certification
Although achieving ISO 20121 accreditation is not a legal requirement, owning this certification says a lot about what type of business you are running. Adhering to this standard boasts inherent benefits but it also sends the right message to you clients, investors and competitors. In a nutshell, getting ISO 20121 certification proves that your organisation:
- Values the benefits of planning events sustainably.
- Is compliant with statutes and requirements.
- Understands the business related benefits of events sustainability management.
- Is an industry leader which operates at a level of excellence by implementing the most up-to-date risk management standard.
Work with An Expert
For some companies, it might be tempting to read the standard and attempt to implement these processes without receiving any expert guidance. However, this is typically not enough to implement an efficient, long-term management system. A literal interpretation of this standard may easily create an overly bureaucratic management system, yielding the opposite results of what could otherwise be achieved. Instead of a structured system based on the smart analysis of data, you could easily end up with an overly complicated and inefficient system.
Instead, hiring an expert consultancy with years of experience is the best way to effectively meet your ISO standards. Make sure to choose an expert you trust, to provide you with a grounded approach that will simplify your life, rather than over-complicate it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Industry is ISO 20121 certification intended for?
This certification is targeted towards the events industry. This includes event organisers, caterers, security companies, sound and light technicians, stage builders and anyone involved in creating entertaining events.
How long will my ISO 20121 certification last?
Your ISO 20121 certification will need to be renewed after a period of three years. To maintain your certification, an assessment must be conducted once a year and recertification is issued every three years to ensure that your management systems continue to operate within the ISO 20121 required standards.
Does ISO 20121 use a high-level structure?
Yes, like other ISO standards that are concerned with different types of management systems - including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 - the ISO 20121 uses a high-level structure. This indicates that the ISO 20121 may be effortlessly integrated within any existing ISO management system.