CED CED Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility

Question 1

Which certification is widely recognized as the global standard for sustainable event management?

Accepted Answer

ISO 20121

Answer

ISO 9001

Answer

LEED Gold

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GreenStar

Question 2

A CED wants to reduce an event's carbon footprint from transportation. The MOST effective strategy is:

Accepted Answer

Selecting a venue accessible by public transit and offering shuttle services

Answer

Printing carbon offset certificates for all attendees

Answer

Hosting the event outdoors

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Limiting the event to local vendors only

Question 3

Which food and beverage practice best supports event sustainability goals?

Accepted Answer

Sourcing locally grown, seasonal ingredients from regional suppliers

Answer

Ordering pre-packaged meals from national distributors

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Using single-use plastic utensils for easy cleanup

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Serving only vegetarian options regardless of guest preferences

Question 4

What does the term 'zero-waste event' mean in practice?

Accepted Answer

Diverting at least 90% of waste from landfill through reuse, recycling, and composting

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Producing no food at the event

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Eliminating all printed materials

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Using only biodegradable décor

Question 5

Which metric is commonly used to measure an event's environmental impact from energy use and travel?

Accepted Answer

Carbon footprint (CO₂ equivalent emissions)

Answer

Net promoter score

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Return on investment

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Attendee satisfaction index

Question 6

Single-use plastics at events can best be replaced with:

Accepted Answer

Compostable or reusable serviceware

Answer

Paper straws only

Answer

Biodegradable plastic alternatives

Answer

Eliminating all beverage service