Commit

These resources have been curated by Positive Impact to support event sector small to medium enterprises acheive a net zero carbon target. Positive Impact is an Accelerator for Race to Zero.

These resources will be regularly updated. They were inspired by the goal to create a climate action framework for events and include resources from the SME Climate Hub tailored to the event sector.

At each step we will provide you with a checklist of 2 hours worth of action.

Here is your checklist for COMMIT.

As this is your first step be prepared for more reading time.

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READ

1. About the Race to Zero and understand:

• The Race to Zero Criteria

• The 5P’s

• Key terms in the net zero space

Race to Zero Criteria
The 5 P's
Interpretation Guide
Race to Zero Lexicon
The Climate Dictionary

2. The Race to Zero 5th P Handbook and understand:

• Critical resources on net zero advocacy, policy and engagement and summaries of best practice

• The importance of creating a supportive and climate aligned regulatory and policy environment in enabling all actors to achieve net zero

• How to engage in Race to Zero through events (page 77-78)

The 5th P Handbook

3. About the SME Climate Hub and Climate Commitment, and understand:

• Who SME Climate Hub are

• What Net Zero Carbon Emissions mean

• What are scope 1, 2, 3 Emissions

• Whats in it for my business to be involved

• What is required to maintain recognition on the SME Climate Hub and by the United Nations Race to Zero campaign?

About the SME Climate Hub and Climate Commitment

4. The 1.5C Business playbook, and understand:

• Why companies and organisations of all sizes are aligning  with the 1.5°C and net-zero ambition

• Understanding carbon terms and initiatives

• Understanding key business areas to focus on

• Understanding reporting principles 

The 1.5C Business playbook

Optional extra reading:

1. Defining Race to Zero Starting Line, and understand:

• Starting line criteria

• Points of convergence and divergence across current net zero targets

• A questionnaire which could be used by the event sector as it advances to a sector target.

Defining Race to Zero Starting Line  

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WATCH

1. Fiona Pelham and Sir David King talk about;

• The importance that everyone has a voice at COP and how events can provide this opportunity

• How you can take action as an individual to create change

• Learn about the 4 R’s Reduce emissions, build resilience, repair ecosystems, remove greenhouse gases:

Sir David King and Fiona Pelham talk about COP and climate change

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COMMUNICATE

1. Communicate that you have made a commitment and joined the #racetozero

Download our toolkit and communicate that you have made a commitment and joined the #racetozero

2. Communicate to your supply chain so they can make a commitment and join the #racetozero

Use the toolkit to communicate to your supply chain.

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