On Earth Day will you #investinourplanet by investing in your sustainable event strategy?
Join us on 22nd April 2022 for a day designed to meet the needs of corporate event planners or corporate heads of sustainability.
Participate in workshops led by UN bodies, corporate peers and sustainability experts
Learn how to implement global best practice frameworks (ISO 20121) and make recognised carbon commitments (UNFCCC Race to Zero)
Gain knowledge on how to deliver a sustainable event strategy which aligns with your corporate sustainability goals
If you have a corporate event planner discount code you can apply that during the booking process.
Otherwise the event cost is £120 (approximately €135/$160).
AGENDA
This session is partly in Japanese.
What is the approach that Japan is taking to a net zero carbon future and what does this mean for the Japanese event sector? Gain insight into how Japan is implementing Race to Zero commitments across the country and different business sectors. Learn about resources which exist to help event professionals with net zero carbon commitments.
Facilitated by James Latham - Founder of The Iceburg
In a world where everyone is making net zero commitments what does this mean for events? Gain insight from Climate Action for Associations and The Race to Zero on why the future of the event sector will be shaped by net zero carbon commitments. Learn about The Race to Zero Accelerator community and what this means for event professionals.
Facilitated by Martin Fullard - Editorial Director at Mash Media
Does the future of the event sector depend on this generation of event professionals? Gain insight into the skills event graduates have which the event sector needs to deliver sustainable events. Learn about a commitment which will help event graduates and employers shape the future of the event sector.
In a world of increasing sustainability commitments what do you need to know for your event? Join UN Global Compact, the UN body for the corporate community and a number of corporate peers to gain insight into the role of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how they will influence the future of every corporate event strategy.
What gets measured, gets monitored and reduced so why is event data a challenge? Join this session to gain insight and learn how you can be part of shaping the future of event measurement. This session will be shaped by you so if you want to know what the future of measurement and events will be join this session and have your say!
What does it mean to consider human rights? Learn how you can access resources to develop your understanding of human rights and safeguarding in the context of the event sector. Gain insight into the future of events, sustainability standards and human rights and understand how you can shape this future.
What are human and child rights and why are they so important? How is this relevant to the event industry? Attend this workshop to learn about resources that will help you implement human and child rights considerations at your event.
How can events be used to advance the Sustainable Development Goals? Learn about the United Nations Global Compact and what they do. Hear from corporate event planners taking action such as T-Mobile and Pure Storage. Understand why a sustainable event strategy is vital and learn about resources that will help you speak to your CEO about a sustainable event strategy.
Attend this workshop to understand the process of developing and ISO standard and how you can be involved with this. Learn about resources that will help you implement ISO 20121.
What are the UK Cabinet Office doing to decarbonise and encourage innovation in the supply chain? Gain insight into the UK government’s procurement approach for low carbon targets and the future of carbon and procurement.
Gain insight into the future of materiality and reporting beyond the event sector. Learn from an example of a report provided annually to a UN body.
Learn how you can access a roadmap toolkit and how you can use this to further your sustainability commitments to demonstrate first party certification to ISO 20121.
Gain insight into environmental considerations which will impact the future of the event sector. Hear about the United Nations Environment Programme’s most recent initiatives and learn how their resources can advance the creation of a sustainable event sector.
What is the race to zero? Why is having a net zero target so important? How can you get involved? Join this workshop to find out.
What is CAFA and what role does it play in supporting associations to be more sustainable? Gain insight into the role of associations in advancing towards the Sustainable Development Goals and understand how you can plan your association’s event to be sustainable.
How can you make your voice heard in the new virtual world of events? How can you move past your imposter syndrome? How can you communicate effectively? Hear from Positive Impact’s CEO Fiona Pelham as she shares her experience from her successful career in events and sustainability.
Positive Impact’s CEO Fiona Pelham and Project Manager Holly Milloy discuss the process of creating this event and why they curated the content this way. Find out why they created the event and what they hope you will gain from it.
If you have a corporate event planner discount code you can apply that during the booking process.
Otherwise the event cost is £120 (approximately €135/$160).
“I learnt new and innovative ways of transforming myself and my organisation to connect, alongside providing input into these explorations too. I think being innovative and explorative is important to keep up with the digital pace of the event industry that is highly affected by the Covid 19 situation.”
- Elena Staszak, Partner Communication & Event Lead, Microsoft
Join us on Earth Day to advance your sustainability commitment through your events
If you are not a corporate event planner or corporate head of sustainability we hope you will join us via social media channels to get curious about how we can #investinourplanet by investing in a sustainable event strategy. Find out how to get involved.
If you have a corporate event planner discount code you can apply that during the booking process.
Otherwise the event cost is £120 (approximately €135/$160).