
Solution > Sustainability > ISO 20121 – Sustainable Events Solution: ISO 20121 – Sustainable Events Solution: ISO 20121 – Sustainable Events TÜV AUSTRIA BELGIUM NV – Rotselaar TÜV AUSTRIA BELGIUM NV – Rotselaar Wingepark 41 3110 Rotselaar Belgium +3216396000 Send email Wingepark 41 3110 Rotselaar Belgium TÜV AUSTRIA BELGIUM NV – Rotselaar ISO 20121: Sustainable events In which region do you need this solution? ISO 20121: Sustainable events What ISO 20121 Is It provides a structured framework for organizing events that are environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and economically viable, addressing impacts across the entire event lifecycle. The standard sets out the requirements for establishing and implementing a sustainability-based Event Management System. Its core objective is to minimize negative environmental, social, and economic impacts, while ensuring that events contribute positively to communities and stakeholders. About the standard ISO 20121 encourages event organizers and related service providers in embedding sustainability into every phase of their operations, from planning and execution to post-event evaluation. Sustainable event development: Integration of sustainability objectives throughout the entire event lifecycle. Impact assessment: Identification and evaluation of environmental, social, and economic effects. Supplier and resource management: Promotion of responsible procurement practices, energy efficiency, and waste reduction. Stakeholder engagement: Active collaboration with clients, suppliers, staff, and local communities to achieve shared goals. By following ISO 20121, organizations demonstrate a commitment to sustainability while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with international best practices. Benefits More responsible and sustainable event management Guidance for reduced waste, emissions, and resource use Better alignment with stakeholder expectations Enhanced brand image through visible sustainability action Who is it for? ISO 20121 is applicable to any organization involved in event management, including: Event organizers seeking to deliver environmentally and socially responsible events. Venues and suppliers providing eco-conscious event services. Organizations aiming to strengthen their sustainability profile and appeal to clients who prioritize responsible practices. Entities looking to reduce waste, optimize resource use, and meet legal or contractual sustainability requirements. How can we support? We help event organizers, venues, and service providers in implementing sustainable event management systems in line with ISO 20121. Whether you’re aiming for full support or simply need expert guidance, our team helps you integrate sustainability into your operations in a structured and measurable way. Our services include implementation support: a practical guidance throughout the process of aligning your event management system with ISO 20121 requirements. With TÜV AUSTRIA’s support service, you can advance your roadmap towards commitment to sustainability with an internationally recognized standard, tailored to the unique context of your events.  More Tags: Sustainability Related solutions from the same sector: Sustainability NEN BIO-BASED Sustainability Show more Verification of Sustainability Reports and ESG Disclosures Sustainability Show more Seedling Sustainability Show more ISO 14067: Carbon Footprint of Products Sustainability Show more All Solutions Discover more sectors: Transport & Traffic Energy Health & Medicine Science & Research Sports & Fitness Leisure & Entertainment Electronics Construction & Real Estate IT & Security Certification Industry Foodstuffs Tourism Agriculture Trade & Commerce Communications Technology Machinery Municipalities Automotive TÜV AUSTRIA BELGIUM NV – Rotselaar +3216396000 \| mailto:info.benelux@tuv-a.com
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ISO 20121: Sustainable events

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ISO 20121: Sustainable events

What ISO 20121 Is

It provides a structured framework for organizing events that are environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and economically viable, addressing impacts across the entire event lifecycle. The standard sets out the requirements for establishing and implementing a sustainability-based Event Management System. Its core objective is to minimize negative environmental, social, and economic impacts, while ensuring that events contribute positively to communities and stakeholders.

About the standard
ISO 20121 encourages event organizers and related service providers in embedding sustainability into every phase of their operations, from planning and execution to post-event evaluation.

Sustainable event development: Integration of sustainability objectives throughout the entire event lifecycle.
Impact assessment: Identification and evaluation of environmental, social, and economic effects.
Supplier and resource management: Promotion of responsible procurement practices, energy efficiency, and waste reduction.
Stakeholder engagement: Active collaboration with clients, suppliers, staff, and local communities to achieve shared goals.

By following ISO 20121, organizations demonstrate a commitment to sustainability while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with international best practices.

Benefits

More responsible and sustainable event management
Guidance for reduced waste, emissions, and resource use
Better alignment with stakeholder expectations
Enhanced brand image through visible sustainability action

Who is it for?

ISO 20121 is applicable to any organization involved in event management, including:

Event organizers seeking to deliver environmentally and socially responsible events.
Venues and suppliers providing eco-conscious event services.
Organizations aiming to strengthen their sustainability profile and appeal to clients who prioritize responsible practices.
Entities looking to reduce waste, optimize resource use, and meet legal or contractual sustainability requirements.

How can we support?

We help event organizers, venues, and service providers in implementing sustainable event management systems in line with ISO 20121. Whether you’re aiming for full support or simply need expert guidance, our team helps you integrate sustainability into your operations in a structured and measurable way.

Our services include implementation support: a practical guidance throughout the process of aligning your event management system with ISO 20121 requirements.

With TÜV AUSTRIA’s support service, you can advance your roadmap towards commitment to sustainability with an internationally recognized standard, tailored to the unique context of your events. 