CCEP Sustainability in Events 4

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'zero-waste event'?

Accepted Answer

An event that diverts at least 90% of its waste from landfills through reuse, recycling, and composting

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A mobile event app with digital schedules, maps, and session materials

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Projects verified under Gold Standard or Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) with additionality requirements

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The venue, since its infrastructure and policies set the baseline constraints for all sustainability efforts

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act

Answer

The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act protects donors who in good faith donate food to nonprofits from civil and criminal liability.

(CCEP) Certified Conference and Events Professional Practice Test

(CCEP) Certified Conference and Events Professional Practice Test

CCEP Sustainability in Events 4