Andrew Cartwright.pdf

Andrew Cartwright
Lead Auditor
10 Questions on
Sustainability Management
Systems for Events
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Questions!
1. What is sustainability in the context of events?
2. What is BS 8901:2009?
3. Who can implement Sustainability Management System
for events?
4. Why is sustainability important for the events industry?
5. How does the certification process work?
6. What happens after Certification to BS 8901:2009
7. What are the main elements of the Standard BS 8901?
8. What training is available on BS 8901/ sustainability for
events?
9. Where can I get further information on BS 8901?
10. What other services to Certification Europe Provide?
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1. What is sustainability in the context
of events?
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Sustainability
• degree of sustainable development in the
context of the organisation or event
Sustainable Development
• an enduring, balanced approach to economic
activity, environmental responsibility and
social progress
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SD in the context of an event?
provide an accessible and inclusive setting for all
provide a safe and secure atmosphere
minimise negative impacts on the environment
encourage healthy living
promote responsible sourcing
leave a positive legacy
deliver excellent customer experience and
encourage more sustainable behaviour
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2. What is BS 8901:2009?
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“The cyclical nature of events presents
a particular challenge. Unlike a
steadystate operation (for which most
conventional management systems
have been developed), the world of
events is all peaks and troughs.”
• Mr David Stubbs - Head of Sustainability, London
Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and
Paralympic Games (LOCOG)
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The BS 8901 story so far….
2004
2006
2007
2009
2012
Concept
first
discussed
Sustainabili
ty was a
key factor
in London
winning the
Olympic
Games bid
Revision 1
of
BS 8901-
Uptake was
good but
feedback
was the
standard
was difficult
to
implement
Revision 2
of
BS 8901-
current
revision
much more
workable
and suited
to system
operation.
planned
release of
ISO 20121
to replace
BS 8901.
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BS 8901 : 2009
• Developed for the London Olympics
• First Standard that contains a systematic approach
to sustainability
• Standard is industry specific to events.
• Developed in line with other international standards
such as 14001, 18001 and 9001
• Plan to have an international standard ISO 2012-1
to coincide with the London Olympic games
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3. Who can implement a Sustainability
Management System for events?
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• This standard is applicable to all organisations
(including individuals) involved with events
• This standard is applicable to clients
(responsible for commissioning an event),
• organizers (the organization, or partner
organizations, responsible for event
organization), and
• suppliers and contractors (responsible for supply
of goods and/or services to events).
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4. Why is sustainability important for
the events industry?
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• Costs Savings
• Legal compliance
• Better experience for the public and
employees/contractors
• More influence over your supply chain
• Competitive advantage
• Systematic approach to organizing an event
• Reduction in complaints
• Improved process efficiencies through process
design & mapping
• Preventive rather than reactive approach to
problem solving
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5. How does the certification process
work?
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The Certification Process
Gap Audit
(Optional)
Stage 1-
documentatio
n review- are
you ready?
Stage 2 –
Certification
audit- is your
system
operational
and achieving
policy
Certification
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6. What happens after Certification to
BS 8901:2009
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Certification
Lasts for 3
years
Surveillance
programme
Strive to
continually
improve
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Support
• We promote your
achievement
• Provide Certificates
and online
certificates
• Dedicated account
manager
• Access to your
auditor at any time
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7. What are the main elements of the
Standard BS 8901?
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Act
Plan
Check
Do
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Layout of the Standard
Planning
• Issues identification
• Legislation
• Objectives and
Targets
• Stakeholder
identification and
communication
Implementation
• Roles and
Responsibility
• Training
• Operational Control
• Documentation
• Supply Chain Mgmt
Checking and
corrective action
• Monitoring and
Measurement
• Evaluation of
Compliance
• Non-conformance
and CA
• Management
Review
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8. What training is available on BS
8901/ sustainability for events?
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Training courses January
2012
BS 8901/ ISO 20121
Introduction
ISO 14001 to BS8901
auditor conversion course
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9. Where can I get further information on
BS8901?
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10. What other services do Certification
Europe Provide?
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Certification
• ISO 14001
• ISO 9001
• ISO 27001
• ISO 5001
• ISO 20000
• BS 8901
• BS 25999
• SWiFT 3000
• OHSAS 18001
Inspection
• Mandatory
Inspection for
compliance with
Solvent
Regulations (S.I.
543 of 2002)
• Mandatory
Inspections for
compliance with
(S.I. 199 of
2007)
• Projects
Training
• In-house and
public training
courses that
support
Certification
Services
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Client Sample
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Contact Details
Andrew Cartwright – Lead Auditor
Tel :- 01 6429300 Ext 104
Email acartwright@certificationeurope.com
Ciaran O’Malley – Business Development Manager
Tel :- 01 6429300 Ext 108
Email comalley@certificationeurope.com
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