ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management Systems

A guide to Event Sustainability Management Systems to promote corporate sustainability

Large-scale events often have positive or negative impacts on the economy, society and the environment because of their high-profile and high-impact characteristics. In the era of sustainable development, large-scale events are increasingly required to incorporate the concept of sustainable development. ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management Systems is a standard developed by ISO based on the British BS8901 "Sustainable Development Management System Specification for (Competition) Projects", which is applicable to event sustainability management. Large-scale project activities such as conferences, tours, exhibitions, performances, celebrations, etc., are designed to help organizations improve the sustainable management of project-related activities, products and services. ISO 20121 was released in 2012, and the application of the standard in the London Olympics that year opened the beginning of the sustainable management of the Olympic Games.

Management system standards require organizations to improve their processes and thinking to continuously improve performance, and give organizations the flexibility to carry out activity-related work in innovative ways without deviating from the objectives of the activity. For organizations that have not formally introduced the concept of sustainable development, the ISO 20121 standard can be used as a starting point to establish an activity sustainability management system; for organizations that already have a management system, the requirements of ISO 20121 can be integrated into the current in the system. ISO 20121 attaches great importance to promoting sustainability management throughout the supply chain of activities, applying sustainability to the rectification life cycle of activities to ensure the sustainability of all aspects and levels of the activities themselves. All organizations benefit from a process of continuous improvement over time.

Service Content

Event Sustainability Management is an integrated management process that helps stakeholders recognize potential crises and related impacts, identify key sustainability issues, plan and implement responses, conduct performance evaluations and make continuous improvements. The overall goal of sustainable management of activities is to improve the sustainability of organizational activities, effectively prevent possible social and environmental risks, and reduce the adverse impact of activities on society and the environment.

ISO 20121 Event sustainability management systems identifies event sustainability management system requirements for any kind of large-scale event or activities related to large-scale events, and provides guidelines for compliance with these requirements. The standard is applicable to all organizations wishing to establish, implement, maintain and improve a Event sustainability management systems, regardless of type, size, geographic, cultural and social environment, and also applies to event owners, organizers and suppliers , can also be used for third-party authentication.

Related Standards

○ ISO 20121:2012 Event sustainability management systems - Requirements and guidance for use

○ GB/T 27021.4-2018 Conformity Assessment Management System Audit and Certification Body Requirements Part 4: Large-scale Event Sustainability Management System Audit and Certification Capability Requirements

○ GB/T 31598-2015 Event sustainability management systems Requirements and Guidelines for Use

○ GB/T 33170.1-2016 Safety Requirements for Large-scale Events Part 1: Safety Assessment

Value Gain

○ Obtain a market "pass", which can provide products or services for large-scale international and domestic events, performances, exhibitions and other large-scale activities, and promote the internationalization of enterprises;

○ Optimize service process, improve service level, enhance customer recognition and satisfaction, and expand market share;

○ Meet regulatory requirements, reduce operational risks, and enhance social credibility and brand influence of the organization;

○ Continuous monitoring of control and quantification of impact on key indicators;

○ In terms of bidding, it helps to improve the winning score and the winning rate.

Service Process

Q&A

How long does the system need to run before applying for certification?

Before applying for certification, the system must have been running for at least 3 months.

After obtaining the certificate, how to query the authenticity and validity of the certificate?

The authenticity and validity of the certificate can be queried by logging into NOA website （www.noagroup.com and selecting "certificate / report query" in the "resource center", or by logging into the national certification and accreditation information public service platform（http://cx.cnca.cn）Query.

After obtaining the certificate, how long is the certificate valid? Is it necessary to review every year?

After obtaining the certificate, the validity period of the certificate is 3 years, and at least one on-site audit is required every year to keep the certificate valid.

What to do after the expiration of the certificate?

Before the expiration of the certificate, we will arrange the customer service specialist to contact you actively to assist you in handling matters related to your re certification application.

Our Advantage

Authoritative Qualification

NOA has been approved by Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China（CNCA）(CNCA-R-2002-051), and has obtained qualification of China Inspection Body and Laboratory Mandatory Approval (CMA),and has passed the multiple approvals of China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), International Accreditation Service (IAS), United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ). NOA has been approved by State Administration for Market Regulation of China, and has been recognized as inspection and testing institution of China's special equipment, as well as the qualification of China's national equipment supervision and engineering supervision. NOA-DCI is the notified body of the CE directive of the European Commission. NOA has been recognized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IECQ) by obtaining Electronic Component Quality Assessment System. It is also a national inspection and assessment notified body of import and export commodity in China.NOA is a high-tech enterprise in Shanghai.

Improve Performance, Realize Asset Value Appreciation, and Service Throughout the Entire Value Chain

From pre-design to post-operation, NOA has the ability to guarantee the whole life cycle of the business. NOA, as an independent third-party inspection company, has a large number of domestic and international standards and specifications proficient in design, welding, non-destructive testing, painting, packaging and other fields The experienced team of professional engineers and inspection experts, with more than ten years of experience in the domestic market, is familiar with all aspects of the domestic industrial equipment supply chain, and can provide you with technical support services for the full life cycle of technical services in a timely manner, combining various products. Inspection, certification, testing, consulting, and auditing services can provide you with one-stop all-round comprehensive services.

Quality, Efficiency and Service

NOA has formed a mature and solid operation system in the development of more than 20 years. We let technical experts who are familiar with market regulations and testing standards and have professional industry experience to carry out inspection, evaluation and design review work. While meeting the requirements of domestic and international standards, we ensure that customers can obtain satisfactory service results in the first time with accurate time-sensitive management methods, and ensure that customers can seize the opportunity in the market competition.

Service Area

NOA inspection services currently cover Europe, Australia, Russia, some Middle East regions and most regions in China. NOA can ensure the consistency and continuity of customer service in different regions, and eliminate the impact of unfamiliar environments on customer quality. The guarantees and the impact of project implementation enable customers to participate in different markets across the country or around the world with flawless quality.

ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management SystemsSustainability management guidelines for large events to promote corporate sustainability

ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management Systems

ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management Systems
Sustainability management guidelines for large events to promote corporate sustainability