ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System Certification

ISO 20121 enables sustainability to be considered throughout the planning, preparation, delivery and evaluation of events. It aims for events that balance environmental protection, social responsibility and economic value, with a positive impact on all stakeholders.

• Building and operating an event sustainability management system (PDCA)
• Reducing environmental impacts (carbon emissions, resource use)
• Strengthening social responsibility (community, human rights, safety)
• Better economic performance (efficiency, transparency)
• Wider stakeholder communication and participation

This is listed under other certifications. Please contact us about availability and scope.

• Concerts & performancesMusic performances, festivals, large events
• Exhibitions & fairsExhibitions, trade fairs, business events
• Sports eventsMatches, marathons, sports competitions
• Corporate eventsConferences, seminars, promotions
• Cultural & arts eventsFestivals, cultural and arts events
• Community eventsLocal government, regional and public events

Sustainable event management goes beyond social responsibility — it raises brand value, earns stakeholder trust and saves cost. ISO 20121 certification lets you protect the environment and create social value while building a basis for sustainable growth.

• Environmental responsibilityLower carbon emissions, efficient use of resources
• Social trustCommunity contribution and safe event operation
• Brand valueBetter corporate image and competitiveness
• Cost savingsResource savings and operational efficiency
• Stakeholder satisfactionTrust from participants, partners and communities

1. ApplicationConfirm standard and scope, submit the form
2. Review & contractScope review, schedule and requirements
3. Audit planningAudit plan prepared and shared
4. Certification auditEvidence from documents, site and interviews
5. Review of resultsConformity and corrective actions reviewed
6. Certificate issuedCertificate stating scope and standard

• Application form (company details, scope, sites, number of employees)
• Copy of business registration certificate
• Management system documents (manual, procedures, etc.) — reviewed during the audit

Coming soon — the list of documents to submit will be published after confirmation by KOCI. Meanwhile, please ask us via Inquiry or by phone.

After reviewing your application, our staff will explain the scope, process and schedule individually.