MasterClass in Sustainable Events, Virtual, 2-Day Course

MasterClass in Sustainable Events, Virtual, 2-Day Course

As the Event Industry embraces sustainability, learn how to develop environmental policies and procedures and apply best practice.

By The Event School London

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

About this event

    Many event managers and event organisers indicate they want to gain a better understanding of important topics like developing a strategic approach, creating an environmental plan, identifying key environmental issues, sustainable supply chains, reducing their carbon footprint, balancing priorities, setting measurements and evaluating results.

    Event managers are also increasingly interested how they can use their efforts in event sustainability to positively market their services, venue or event to a range of stakeholders.

    This course examines the fundamentals of sustainability and how to apply this to events. Including how personal practice in event sustainability can influence and encourage others.

    COURSE DETAILS


    Course Name: MasterClass in Sustainable Events

    ourse Duration: Two Days

    Online Class Hours: 10am - 4pm each day

    Class Breaks: 1 hour lunch break, 10-minute screen breaks each hour.

    Course Delivery: Live Online Classes

    Course Certificate: MasterClass in Sustainable Events

    Awarded By: The Event School London

    IDEAL FOR

    This virtual course in event sustainability with live online classes is ideal for those who:

    • Have existing events experience and would like to add specialist event sustainability skills to their CV or portfolio
    • Are looking to ensure the events they organise and deliver are environmentally sustainable
    • Would like to gain a range of event planning skills to broaden their opportunities within the event industry.
    • Have completed a qualification in event planning and wish to develop additional specialist skills in sustainable events
    • Have overseas experience or qualifications and wish to add a British qualification to their resume or portfolio

    COURSE CONTENT


    During your Event Sustainability Course with live Online Classes you will study the following topics:

    Sustainability in the Events Industry

    • About sustainability and green initiatives
    • What are sustainable events?
    • Current trends and focus in event sustainability

    Environmental Management Systems

    • Introduction to ISO 20121 - ISO 20121, the International Standard for Sustainable Event Management.
    • ISO 20121’s flexible approach means that it can be used for all types of events, from music festivals to school outings. The standard has been developed with input from many different stakeholders, including representatives from the event industry, to make it practical and useful. It addresses all stages of an events’ supply chain and includes monitoring and measuring guidelines.

    Identifying Environmental Issues and Opportunities

    • Looking within - understanding the support, and challenges, within your own organisation
    • Researching your environment
    • Looking for opportunities
    • Existing 'wins' with stakeholders, venues, locations and authorities


    Developing an Environmental Policy and an Environmental Plan for Sustainable Events

    Considering:

    • water usage
    • electricity usage
    • reducing waste
    • alternative products
    • waste management and recycling plan
    • travel and transport plan
    • biodiversity analyses
    • green tech
    • supply chains
    • venues and locations
    • offsetting
    • eating green - menu design local sourcing, F&B packaging


    Setting Objectives and Measures for Sustainable Events

    • The "how will we know if it's working" question
    • Standard measures
    • Defining specific measures for your event


    Communicating, Supporting and Implementing Best Practice

    • Senior management commitment
    • Allocating and agreeing roles and responsibilities
    • Create and maintain documentation and procedures required for system effectiveness
    • Identifying and sourcing resources required for implementation
    • Stakeholder engagement
    • Personal Practice


    Monitoring and Reporting on Results

    • Monitor and evaluate performance, including internal audits and management review
    • Report formats, audiences and content
    • When non-conformities are identified: acting "in-time"


    Marketing your Environmental Credentials

    • Reputational advantage
    • Sharing best practice
    • Becoming certified or accredited
    • Award nominations or sponsorships

    More Information


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    Email: info@eventschool.london

    WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7305 309 559

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    Frequently asked questions

    How Are These Classes Taught?

    Our virtual courses are taught live online, in real time on video conference platforms like Zoom, Teams or Google Meet

    Who is this MasterClass for?

    This MasterClass is designed for event professionals, planners, venue managers, and sustainability advocates who want to integrate sustainable practices into their events. It is also suitable for those looking to future-proof their careers by aligning with industry sustainability trends.

    Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

    Yes, participants will receive a digital Certificate of Attendance and Professional Development Statement, which can be used to demonstrate knowledge of sustainable event practices to employers, clients, and industry stakeholders.

    Organised by

    The Event School London are specialists in both event industry training and education, and leadership development. 

     

    Diverse Range of Courses

    We offer specialist event industry training programmes including:

    • event management and event planning courses
    • wedding planning courses
    • sports event management courses
    • venue management courses
    • festivals and cultural event management courses
    • leadership and management development courses
    • destination wedding planning masterclass courses
    • wedding planning business masterclass courses
    • event design and styling masterclass courses
    • sustainable event courses
    • risk management courses
    • event health and safety courses
    • event entrepreneurship courses
    • outdoor event management masterclass courses
    • major sports event management masterclass courses
    • corporate event management masterclass courses
    • exhibition management masterclass courses
    • conference management masterclass courses
    • managing events as projects masterclass courses
    • event production masterclass courses
    • international event management masterclass courses
    • senior leadership masterclass courses

     

    Face-to-Face Training

    We bring together talented Event Industry Facilitators with the expertise and know-how to enhance our participants academic, professional, leadership or career development.

    We offer many of our courses as face-to-face programmes in London providing an ideal interactive training experience with our industry expert Facilitators. 

     Location and Venues

    • Our Short Courses, MasterClasses and Saturday courses are offered in venues located on London's Royal Victoria Docks, E16 1AA
    • Our preferred venue is the Novotel London excel
    • Closest Station: Custom House on the DLR or Elizabeth Line

     Virtual Courses - Live Online Classes

    With our live-classes, delivered through video-conferencing, connect and interact with your course trainer and classmates from all around the globe, creating a vibrant and dynamic learning community. No matter where you are, we hope you'll find our online courses an opportunity to develop your skills through live, real-time interaction with professional, industry experienced trainers from The Event School London.

    Fully Online Courses 

    With our fully online courses, study in your own time at your own pace. Using our interactive online training platform, you can access your course anywhere, anytime!

     

    £786.18