Sustainable Best Practices For Events (PG)
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Subject Code:
EVT804A
Subject Aim:
Creating an event underpinned by sustainability values not only has the feel-good factor, but it also elevates the event above its competitors. By incorporating environmental, socio-cultural, and governing (ESG) principles into event planning, event managers can not only enhance their organisation’s reputation but also contribute to the overall well-being of the environment and local community. This approach fosters innovation and differentiation, which in turn influences decision-makers to prioritise sustainable practices in future events. Ultimately, this creates a positive impact that extends beyond the immediate event and benefits the wider community in the long run.
The International Standard for an Event Sustainability Management System, ISO 20121, provides a guide to assist event managers. In this subject, students will apply this standard in addition to emerging innovative frameworks in all three ESG pillars, to understand the importance of sustainability reporting for future governance standards. The students will develop practical skills in creating and implementing a sustainability management system that promotes stakeholder engagement, corporate social responsibility, and ethical conduct. This hands-on experience will equip students to assess, strategize, and govern sustainable best practices for events in diverse local and global communities, making them valuable assets to the industry.
Learning Outcomes:
a) Appraise the core elements of a sustainable management system for events, including stakeholder wellbeing, inclusivity and indigenous, and cultural perspectives.
b) Analyse policies and procedures for incorporating sustainable best practices to an event.
c) Critically evaluate the impacts, risks, and opportunities of implementing sustainable best practices for events.
d) Develop and articulate to key stakeholders, actionable recommendations for the adoption of sustainable best practices for events.
e) Apply the principles of ISO 20121 and UN sustainable development goals to an event management business.
Assessment Information:
Learning outcomes for this subject are assessed using a range of assessment tasks as described in the table below.
| No | Assessment task | Weighting | Subject learning outcomes to be assessed |
| 1 | Case Study Report | 25% | a, c |
| 2 | Sustainable Event Pitch (G) | 30% | a, b, c, d, e |
| 3 | Sustainability Management System Manual | 45% | a, b, c, d, e |