CMP Sustainability in Events 2

Question 1

Which certification standard is most widely used by venues to demonstrate environmental management practices?

Accepted Answer

ISO 14001

Answer

LEED

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APEX/ASTM

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Green Globe

Question 2

What does the term 'scope 3 emissions' refer to in event carbon accounting?

Accepted Answer

Indirect emissions in the value chain such as attendee travel

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Emissions from on-site energy use

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Emissions from owned vehicles

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Emissions from event lighting

Question 3

A planner wants to reduce single-use plastics at a conference. Which action has the broadest impact?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating plastic water bottles and providing refill stations

Answer

Removing plastic straws

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Using biodegradable name badge holders

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Switching to paper bags

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a post-event sustainability report?

Accepted Answer

To measure performance against goals and inform future planning

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To satisfy legal requirements

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To market the event to sponsors

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To report food waste to local authorities

Question 5

Which food service strategy best supports event sustainability goals?

Accepted Answer

Sourcing food locally and seasonally to reduce transportation emissions

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Offering international cuisine to attract diverse attendees

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Providing individually packaged meals for hygiene

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Ordering excess food to ensure no attendee goes hungry

Question 6

What does 'carbon offsetting' mean in the context of sustainable events?

Accepted Answer

Investing in projects that compensate for unavoidable emissions

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Reducing energy use by 50%

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Purchasing renewable energy credits for the venue

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Eliminating all fossil fuel use at an event

Question 7

Which stakeholder group is most critical to engage early when developing an event sustainability policy?

Accepted Answer

Event sponsors and suppliers

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Media and press contacts

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Local government only

Answer

Post-event survey respondents