ISO 20121: Event Sustainability Management System Lead Auditor
ISO 20121: Event Sustainability Management System Lead Auditor
- Enhance Your Credentials: Become a certified Lead Auditor in ISO 20121, recognized globally for sustainability management in events.
- Increased Career Opportunities: Opens career paths in event management, sustainability consulting, and environmental auditing.
- Professional Recognition: Gain industry recognition as an expert in managing and auditing sustainability standards for large-scale events.
- Contribute to Sustainable Development: Play an active role in helping organizations organize events that minimize negative environmental and social impacts.
- Access to Global Networks: Gain connections to a community of professionals in the sustainability and event management sectors.
- Understand the key principles of ISO 20121 and its application in event sustainability management.
- Learn how to plan, conduct, and report on ISO 20121 audits for event management organizations.
- Acquire skills in evaluating the effectiveness of an event sustainability management system (ESMS).
- Develop an understanding of sustainability risks and opportunities related to event management.
- Gain the ability to implement corrective actions and continual improvement in sustainable event practices.
- Understand the role of sustainability in event planning, from resource efficiency to stakeholder engagement.
- Be capable of preparing and managing audit reports and corrective action plans.
- Introduction to Event Sustainability Management
- Importance of sustainability in the event industry
- ISO 20121 standards overview
- Event sustainability goals and objectives
- ISO 20121: Structure and Requirements
- Key principles and criteria
- Organizational structure for ESMS
- Environmental, social, and economic sustainability
- Audit Process and Methodology
- Audit planning, audit trails, and sampling techniques
- Data collection and evaluation
- Identifying compliance gaps
- Leadership and Ethical Responsibilities
- Role of a Lead Auditor
- Key competencies required for effective auditing
- Ethical standards and professionalism in auditing
- Conducting the Audit
- Audit interviews, site visits, and documentation review
- Evaluating risks and impacts on sustainability
- Reporting non-conformities and recommendations
- Audit Reporting and Corrective Actions
- Writing comprehensive and actionable audit reports
- Managing corrective and preventive actions
- Communicating findings to senior management and stakeholders
- Ensuring Continual Improvement
- Post-audit activities
- Measuring sustainability performance improvements
- Setting benchmarks for future events
- Final Assessment and Certification Exam
- Review and evaluation of learning outcomes
- Written exam and practical assessment
- Pursue Additional Certifications:
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Auditor: To further expand your auditing skills in environmental sustainability across different sectors.
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System Auditor: Deepen your expertise in quality management processes that integrate with sustainability practices.
- NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate: Broaden your knowledge in environmental health and safety, providing a holistic approach to sustainability.
- Expand into Broader Sustainability Roles:
- Sustainability Consultant: Advise organizations on sustainability strategies, including sustainable event management and corporate responsibility.
- Event Sustainability Manager: Take charge of sustainability efforts across various event types, from planning to execution, ensuring compliance with global standards.
- Leadership Roles in Sustainability:
- Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO): Lead sustainability initiatives across large organizations and corporations, driving positive environmental and social change.
- Director of Sustainable Event Management: Oversee sustainability practices within event organizations, ensuring high standards and continual improvement.
- Engage in Research and Development:
- Conduct research in sustainability practices for the event industry and develop new strategies for reducing environmental impacts.
- Engage in academic or industry research, contributing to the advancement of ISO 20121 standards and sustainable event management.
- Join Professional Associations:
- Become a member of sustainability and event management organizations such as the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) or Event Industry Council to network with professionals and stay updated on trends in sustainable event management.
- Expert Trainers: Our instructors are experienced Lead Auditors with years of industry experience, delivering practical insights and best practices.
- Comprehensive Learning Materials: Access to up-to-date course materials, real-world case studies, and interactive learning tools.
- Global Certification: Upon successful completion, receive certification recognized worldwide, enhancing your professional credibility.
- Practical Experience: Hands-on learning through audits, case studies, and exercises to ensure you are audit-ready.
- Flexible Learning Options: Our courses are available both online and in-person, offering you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
Study Units:
- Introduction to Event Sustainability Management
- Overview of sustainability in event management.
- ISO 20121 principles and framework.
- Benefits of sustainable event management.
- Understanding ISO 20121: Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS)
- Detailed explanation of ISO 20121 standards.
- Key elements of an ESMS.
- Integration of sustainability into event planning and operations.
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor
- Lead Auditor roles and competencies.
- Ethical responsibilities and conduct.
- Communication skills and leadership in audits.
- Planning and Managing an Audit
- Audit process, stages, and methodologies.
- Planning an effective audit: objectives, scope, and audit criteria.
- Risk-based audit planning.
- Conducting the Audit
- Conducting interviews and data collection.
- Evaluating sustainability risks and compliance.
- Reporting findings and non-conformities.
- Audit Reporting and Follow-up
- Writing clear and concise audit reports.
- Presenting findings to stakeholders.
- Developing corrective action plans and follow-up activities.
- Continuous Improvement in Event Sustainability
- Identifying areas for improvement.
- Integrating sustainability feedback into future event planning.
- Best practices for ongoing sustainability efforts.
- Case Studies and Practical Application
- Real-world examples of sustainable event audits.
- Group discussions and practical audit exercises.
- Problem-solving in event sustainability management.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to demonstrate the following professional competencies:
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Audit Leadership:
Lead ISO 20121 sustainability management system audits effectively in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines. -
Sustainability Evaluation:
Assess the environmental, social, and economic performance of event management systems. -
Compliance and System Assessment:
Evaluate conformance to ISO 20121 requirements, organizational sustainability policies, and applicable legal obligations. -
Corrective and Preventive Actions:
Identify non-conformities, determine root causes, and recommend sustainable corrective and preventive measures. -
Stakeholder Engagement:
Facilitate effective communication with internal teams, external partners, and event stakeholders during the audit process. -
Sustainability Risk Analysis:
Analyze sustainability risks and opportunities throughout the event lifecycle, including resource use, waste management, and social impact. -
Audit Reporting and Communication:
Prepare and present structured, comprehensive audit reports highlighting strengths, gaps, and improvement opportunities. -
Continuous Improvement:
Promote sustainable practices and ensure ongoing development of environmentally and socially responsible event management systems. -
Integrated System Understanding:
Coordinate ISO 20121 audits with other management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 for holistic performance enhancement.
This course is tailored for professionals seeking to lead or participate in sustainability audits for event management systems under ISO 20121. It is ideal for:
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Event Managers and Planners: Looking to integrate sustainability principles into event operations and meet international standards.
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Sustainability and CSR Professionals: Responsible for environmental, social, and economic sustainability in organizations or events.
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Internal and External Auditors: Aiming to qualify as ISO 20121 Lead Auditors and assess event sustainability systems.
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Quality, Health, and Environmental Managers: Seeking to broaden their expertise in sustainable management within the event industry.
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Consultants and Advisors: Assisting organizations in implementing ISO 20121 and improving event sustainability performance.
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Corporate Responsibility Officers: Managing sustainability initiatives and reporting within organizations.
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Professionals Seeking Career Growth: Aspiring to senior roles in sustainability leadership, environmental auditing, or event management consultancy.
Our assessment process is designed to ensure every learner achieves the required level of knowledge, skills, and understanding outlined in each course unit.
Purpose of Assessment
Assessment helps measure how well a learner has met the learning outcomes. It ensures consistency, quality, and fairness across all learners.
What Learners Need to Do
Learners must provide clear evidence that shows they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. This evidence can take different forms depending on the course and type of learning.
Types of Acceptable Evidence
Assignments, reports, or projects
Worksheets or written tasks
Portfolios of practical work
Answers to oral or written questions
Test or exam papers
Understanding the Structure
Learning outcomes explain what learners should know, understand, or be able to do.
Assessment criteria set the standard learners must meet to achieve each learning outcome.
Assessment Guidelines
All assessment must be authentic, current, and relevant to the unit.
Evidence must match each assessment criterion clearly.
Plagiarism or copied work is not accepted.
All learners must complete assessments within the given timelines.
Where applicable, assessments may be reviewed or verified by internal or external quality assurers.
Full learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each qualification are available from page 8 of the course handbook.
