Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Flashcards

What is 'responsible sourcing' in sustainable meeting planning?

Answer: Selecting vendors and suppliers who meet ethical, environmental, and labor standards

Responsible sourcing evaluates vendors on environmental practices, fair labor, and ethical business conduct alongside cost and quality.

What is the benefit of using 'locally sourced food' at an event?

Answer: It reduces transportation emissions, supports local economies, and often provides fresher ingredients

Local food sourcing cuts the carbon footprint from long-distance food transport and channels revenue into the host community's economy.

Which waste reduction strategy follows the 'hierarchy of waste management' for events?

Answer: Reduce first, then reuse, then recycle, then compost, with landfill as the last resort

The waste management hierarchy prioritizes prevention and reduction over recycling, with disposal always the least preferred option.

What is 'single-use plastic reduction' most commonly addressed through in event sustainability?

Answer: Replacing disposable bottles, cups, and utensils with reusable or compostable alternatives

Substituting single-use plastics with reusable or compostable options is the most direct method for reducing plastic waste at events.

What is 'inclusive sustainability' in meeting management?

Answer: Ensuring sustainability efforts consider social equity, diversity, and accessibility alongside environmental goals

Inclusive sustainability recognizes that environmental efforts must also advance social equity and not create barriers for marginalized groups.

What is a 'sustainability report' used for after an event?

Answer: Documenting the event's environmental and social impact metrics to measure progress and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders

A post-event sustainability report quantifies outcomes like waste diversion, carbon emissions, and social impact for transparency and future benchmarking.