CED CED Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

ISO 20121

Answer

ISO 20121 is the internationally recognized standard specifically designed for sustainable event management systems.

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

Choosing transit-accessible venues and organizing group transportation significantly reduces per-attendee carbon emissions compared to individual car travel.

Question 3

Which food and beverage practice best supports event sustainability goals?

Accepted Answer

Sourcing locally grown, seasonal ingredients from regional suppliers

Answer

Local, seasonal sourcing reduces transportation emissions and supports regional economies, making it a core sustainable food and beverage practice.

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

Answer

A zero-waste event typically aims to divert 90% or more of waste away from landfill through systematic reuse, recycling, and composting programs.

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

Carbon footprint, expressed in CO₂ equivalent emissions, is the standard metric for quantifying an event's overall environmental impact from energy and travel.

CED - Certified Event Designer Practice Test

CED - Certified Event Designer Practice Test

CED CED Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility 1