CSA Standards, formerly the Canadian Standards Association, has unveiled a standard for use by organizations seeking to plan and execute sustainable events.
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CSA Standards, formerly the Canadian Standards Association, has unveiled a standard for use by organizations seeking to plan and execute sustainable events.
CSA Z2010-10 integrates the management and sustainability practices recommended by a number of sources into a practical application for a wide variety of events and festivals.
The standard was built on the work of the Vancouver organizing committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) and the VANOC sustainability management and reporting system and the International Academy of Sports Science and Technology’s sustainable sport and event toolkit— a collaboration with VANOC.
A sustainable event entails incorporating considerations of the environmental, social, and economic impacts of hosting an event into all areas of event planning and management.
With Z2010, emphasis is placed on an integrated approach that addresses stakeholders’ interests and regulatory requirements as well as environmental, social and economic impacts throughout the life-cycle of an event.
The principles of a sustainable event include: ethical behaviour, accountability and transparency; engagement of the community and local stakeholders; positive benefits for the environment and society; accessible and inclusive setting; safe and secure atmosphere and facilities for spectators, participants and workers; and a positive legacy.
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