Events enable the human engagement, collaboration and inspiration we need to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sport, business and cultural events bring your companies (or your clients) brand to life and implementing ISO 20121 will enable you to consider sustainability at every decision point whether you are the event owner or an SME in the event supply chain.
What is ISO 20121:
ISO 20121 offers guidance and best practice to help you manage your event and control its social, economic and environmental impact. ISO 20121’s flexible approach means that it can be used for all types of events, from music festivals to school outings, from business meetings to exhibitions from major sport events to community parties.
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.
Why is ISO 20121 important:
You can make your event more sustainable, no matter its type or size, with ISO 20121.
Events take a heavy toll on resources, society and the environment, often generating significant waste. In addition to promoting more responsible consumption, this International Standard has been developed to relieve the strain on local infrastructure and utilities, reducing the potential for conflict in communities where events are hosted.
Who is ISO 20121 for:
If you are involved in the event industry in any way, this standard is for you.
Have your say
Share your views and hear what others have to say on the ISO 20121 LinkedIn group.
Access free resources to support your involvement in the ISO 20121 revision.
Link to a presentation by Romain Riboud, Convenor of ISO/PC 250/WG 1, on the issues addressed during the revision of ISO 20121.
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Participate in the revision of ISO 20121
In May 2023 ISO 20121 the public enquiry (Draft International Standard, or DIS) stage will begin for ISO 20121 and you can be involved.
Call for Experts
In order to ensure that standards reflect best practices and a broad consensus, we need experts from all countries and sectors to participate in their development. This is the perfect time to join ISO 20121 and contribute your expertise. Please contact your national member to discover how to join. You can learn more about getting involved with ISO through your national member .
Call for Feedback
No standard is perfect, and practices evolve over time - hence the importance of the systematic review process. If you have comments on the current version of our standards, or suggestions on how to improve them, please contact your national standards body to submit your input.
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Want to get involved?
Standards are developed by the people who need them – that could mean you. Technical committees include experts from both standards and industry and these experts are put forward by ISO’s national members. If you want to help shape future standards in your field, contact your national member