CED Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility Flashcards
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Which certification is widely recognized as the global standard for sustainable event management?
Answer: ISO 20121
ISO 20121 is the internationally recognized standard specifically designed for sustainable event management systems.
A CED wants to reduce an event's carbon footprint from transportation. The MOST effective strategy is:
Answer: Selecting a venue accessible by public transit and offering shuttle services
Choosing transit-accessible venues and organizing group transportation significantly reduces per-attendee carbon emissions compared to individual car travel.
Which food and beverage practice best supports event sustainability goals?
Answer: Sourcing locally grown, seasonal ingredients from regional suppliers
Local, seasonal sourcing reduces transportation emissions and supports regional economies, making it a core sustainable food and beverage practice.
What does the term 'zero-waste event' mean in practice?
Answer: Diverting at least 90% of waste from landfill through reuse, recycling, and composting
A zero-waste event typically aims to divert 90% or more of waste away from landfill through systematic reuse, recycling, and composting programs.
Which metric is commonly used to measure an event's environmental impact from energy use and travel?
Answer: Carbon footprint (CO₂ equivalent emissions)
Carbon footprint, expressed in CO₂ equivalent emissions, is the standard metric for quantifying an event's overall environmental impact from energy and travel.
Single-use plastics at events can best be replaced with:
Answer: Compostable or reusable serviceware
Compostable or reusable serviceware eliminates the need for single-use plastics while maintaining full beverage and food service capability.