BS 8901

This sustainability event management system standard offers the industry a best practice framework to allow organisations to follow a more sustainable path.

It requires organisations to identify those activities that impact on the environment and society and then put measures in place to minimise any negative impacts. As it is based on the Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle, in common with other ISO standards, it is simpler to integrate with the company’s existing management system standards.

It is relevant to all types and sizes of organisations involved in the events industry covering those responsible for commissioning, venues, organisers, licensees, commercial partners, media and suppliers. The standard covers all events ranging from small festivals and shows right up to international sporting and social events.

The BS 8901 standard gives easy to follow guidance to assist organisations in implementing the requirements and to manage their sustainability risks and opportunities (environmental, financial and social).

How can BS 8901 benefit my organisation?

A sustainable event management system, certificated to BS 8901 by LRQA, will demonstrate to your stakeholders that you are actively considering the social, environmental and economic impacts of events.

• Helps you to improve sustainable performance within available budgets.
• Assists in reducing carbon emissions and waste, improving the resource efficiency of the entire event supply chain.
• Presents you with opportunities for more efficient planning and encourage the re-use of equipment and infrastructure.
• Directly reduces environmental impacts such as carbon usage, waste management and effects on biodiversity.
• Improves your social impacts, such as community involvement and fair employment.
• Establishes economic impacts, such as local investment and long-term viability.

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