Introduction

Summary This one-day training enables the participants to be familiar with the basic concepts of the implementation and management of an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) as specified in ISO 20121:2012. Participants will learn the different components of an ESMS, including communications, planning and control, stakeholder engagement, supply chain management, performance management, management's commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.

Who should attend?
Professionals wanting to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the main processes of an Event Sustainability Management System
Staff involved in the implementation of the ISO 20121 standard
Professionals interested on the main processes of an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS)
Managers responsible for implementing an ESMS
Auditors

Learning objectives
To understand the fundamentals of Event Sustainability Management System
To know the key components of an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) in accordance with ISO 20121
To introduce the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques allowing to effectively manage an ESMS
To understand the relationship between Event Sustainability Management System and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
To understand the stages of the ISO 20121 certification process

Course agenda
Introduction to ISO 20121 and the management system process approach
Introduction to Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) based on ISO 20121
General requirements: presentation of the clauses 4 to 10 of the ISO 20121
Conducting an ISO 20121 certification audit

Prerequisites
None

Examination and Certification
None

General information
A student manual containing over 100 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed to participants
Participation certificate of 7 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) will be issued to participants