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BS 8901:2007
Specification for a sustainable event management system with guidance for use
ISBN: 9780580566189
Publication Date: 30/11/07
Pagination: 34
Replaces: 07/30146790 DC
BS 8901 provides requirements for planning and managing sustainable events of all sizes and types.
BS 8901 encompasses the entire range of events ranging from large scale conferences and unique events such as the 2012 Olympics to music festivals and air shows. The standard is applicable throughout the sector supply chain encompassing venues, organizing companies and industry contracting firms and is aimed at the following groups:
Event organizers
Venues
Organizations and/or individuals in the supply chain.
BS 8901 provides guidance in the form of easy to understand practical information designed to assist the user to implement the requirements and those in event management to manage their environmental, financial and social risks and impacts spanning all aspects of event management.
BS 8901 will:
Help companies to improve sustainable performance within available budgets
Reduce carbon emissions and waste, improving the resource efficiency of the entire event supply chain
Present opportunities for more efficient planning and encourage the re-use of equipment and infrastructure.
Reduce environmental impacts such as carbon usage, waste management and effects on biodiversity
Improve social impacts such as community involvement and fair employment
Establish economic impacts such as local investment and long-term viability
Keywords:
Management, Events, Sustainable development, Economic development, Environmental management, Organizations, Enterprises, Commerce, People, Personnel, Safety measures, Assembly facilities, Meetings, Security, Consumer-supplier relations
Price: £90.00
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