Sustainability in Events Flashcards
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Which certification standard is most widely used by venues to demonstrate environmental management practices?
Answer: ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems adopted widely by venues and organizations.
What does the term 'scope 3 emissions' refer to in event carbon accounting?
Answer: Indirect emissions in the value chain such as attendee travel
Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions that occur in the value chain, including attendee travel, which is typically the largest emission source for events.
A planner wants to reduce single-use plastics at a conference. Which action has the broadest impact?
Answer: Eliminating plastic water bottles and providing refill stations
Eliminating plastic water bottles and providing hydration stations removes the highest-volume single-use plastic item at events.
What is the primary purpose of a post-event sustainability report?
Answer: To measure performance against goals and inform future planning
Post-event sustainability reports measure actual performance against stated goals and create a baseline for continuous improvement.
Which food service strategy best supports event sustainability goals?
Answer: Sourcing food locally and seasonally to reduce transportation emissions
Locally and seasonally sourced food reduces transportation-related carbon emissions and supports regional economies.
What does 'carbon offsetting' mean in the context of sustainable events?
Answer: Investing in projects that compensate for unavoidable emissions
Carbon offsetting involves funding external projects like reforestation or renewable energy to compensate for emissions that cannot be eliminated.
Which stakeholder group is most critical to engage early when developing an event sustainability policy?
Answer: Event sponsors and suppliers
Sponsors and suppliers must align with sustainability commitments early since they directly control many event inputs like catering, materials, and logistics.