CCEP Sustainability in Events 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following best describes a 'zero-waste event'?
- An event that diverts at least 90% of its waste from landfills through reuse, recycling, and composting (Correct answer)
- An event that produces no food or beverage waste
- An event where attendees are required to take all materials home
- An event that uses exclusively digital content with no physical materials
Correct answer: An event that diverts at least 90% of its waste from landfills through reuse, recycling, and composting
Zero-waste events are generally defined as diverting 90% or more of total waste from landfill through diversion strategies.
Question 2: Which technology solution MOST directly reduces the paper waste associated with large conferences?
- A mobile event app with digital schedules, maps, and session materials (Correct answer)
- A high-speed color printer on-site
- Electronic name badge printers at registration
- A social media wall displaying attendee posts
Correct answer: A mobile event app with digital schedules, maps, and session materials
A comprehensive mobile event app eliminates the need for printed programs, exhibitor guides, and handout materials, directly reducing paper waste.
Question 3: A planner is considering carbon offsetting for unavoidable event emissions. Which offset project type is generally considered MOST credible?
- Projects verified under Gold Standard or Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) with additionality requirements (Correct answer)
- Self-reported tree planting by the event venue
- Unverified offset credits purchased at lowest market price
- Offsets sold directly by airlines without third-party verification
Correct answer: Projects verified under Gold Standard or Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) with additionality requirements
Gold Standard and VCS-certified projects require independent verification and additionality, ensuring credits represent real, measurable emission reductions.
Question 4: Which stakeholder group is MOST important to engage early when developing an event's sustainability plan?
- The venue, since its infrastructure and policies set the baseline constraints for all sustainability efforts (Correct answer)
- The media covering the event
- VIP speakers and keynote presenters
- Post-event survey respondents
Correct answer: The venue, since its infrastructure and policies set the baseline constraints for all sustainability efforts
The venue's existing infrastructure, waste systems, and sustainability policies define the framework within which all other sustainability efforts operate.
Question 5: An event's food donations after the conference must comply with which US federal law to protect the donating organization from liability?
- The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (Correct answer)
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- The Safe Food for Canadians Act
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Correct answer: The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act
The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act protects donors who in good faith donate food to nonprofits from civil and criminal liability.
Question 6: What is the main benefit of using a 'waste station' system with clearly labeled bins (landfill, recycle, compost) at an event?
- It educates attendees and increases diversion rates by making proper sorting intuitive and accessible (Correct answer)
- It reduces the number of janitorial staff needed
- It satisfies venue fire code requirements
- It allows the planner to charge attendees a recycling fee
Correct answer: It educates attendees and increases diversion rates by making proper sorting intuitive and accessible
Well-labeled waste stations at point-of-disposal guide attendees to sort correctly, which is proven to significantly increase waste diversion rates.
Question 7: Which metric is MOST useful for comparing the environmental impact of events of different sizes?
- Carbon footprint per attendee (Correct answer)
- Total kilograms of waste generated
- Total electricity consumed in kilowatt-hours
- Number of recycling bins deployed
Correct answer: Carbon footprint per attendee
Per-attendee metrics normalize for event size, allowing meaningful comparisons across events and tracking of efficiency improvements over time.
CCEP Sustainability in Events 4
Which of the following best describes a 'zero-waste event'?