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usinesses (e.g., through small lots). For service contracts and supply contracts
“along the supply chain”, contract performance conditions should require
proven compliance with human rights and core ILO conventions.
Transport & mobility: Transport and mobility differ considerably from
country to country and city to city. Aside from eco-mobility, where nonmotorised
mobility (e.g., walking, cycling) are options, different socially
inclusive means of transport and mobility – related also to delivery and
transport of goods – should be considered. Shared transport (carpooling, carsharing,
truck-sharing), as well as referring to useful social projects (such as
transport options arranged by NGOs that work with disadvantaged or socially
excluded people) in this field, can be an option.
Fair Trade: Fair Trade is about empowering small-scale producers with
limited market access. Purchasing Fair Trade products can be an important
contribution to sustainable development and in particular to the MDGs.
Purchasing considerable amounts of Fair Trade coffee, tea, orange juice or
bananas can make a real difference to many families and the concrete positive
impact can underline the positive outcomes of your sustainable event.
TIP:
Remember that, as an organiser of large events, you drive the demand: the more you require
sustainable products, the more beneficial it will be to produce them, ultimately leading to
reduced prices!
Field visits: Organise field visits to outstanding local social projects, thus
involving the local community and acknowledging the importance of their
work in society.
Labour standards and health: While legislation on health, security and
social insurance usually exists in all countries, its enforcement varies considerably.
It is important to ensure that workers are properly insured and
illegal labour is not used (e.g., to lower the cost of employing a workforce).
Accidents on construction sites (e.g., set-up of venue and exhibits) can be
avoided through diligent compliance with security and safety regulations.
Health aspects are equally relevant: the effect of elevated noise exposure is
often underestimated but it can range from being a mere annoyance to causing
hearing impairment, hypertension or ischemic heart problems.
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