ISO 20121:2024 Event Sustainability Certification
ISO 20121:2024
ISO 20121:2024 is the international standard for Event Sustainability Management Systems (ESMS). Designed for event organizers, venues, and suppliers, it provides a structured framework to deliver sustainable events that minimize environmental impact, reduce waste, and generate positive socio-economic value.
From major conferences and exhibitions to corporate events, ISO 20121 ensures your events align with global UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sustainable events are now a key selection criterion for international corporate clients and government agencies. ISO 20121 delivers cost savings through reduced energy usage, material recycling, and efficient logistics.
- StandardISO 20121:2024
- CategoryEvent Sustainability (ESMS)
- Edition2nd Edition (2024)
- ApplicableAll Sectors
- Validity3 Years
- BodyQCert Malaysia
Benefits of ISO 20121:2024
Implementing ISO 20121:2024 standards enhances your organisation's capabilities as follows:
Enhance brand reputation and attract environmentally conscious event clients globally.
Improve profitability through resource optimization, energy reduction, and waste management.
Align event operations with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national sustainability targets.
Reduce operational costs by managing food waste, venue energy consumption, and event materials.
Achieve high operational efficiency across staff, sub-contractors, caterers, and AV suppliers.
Differentiate your event management company in competitive government and MNC tenders.
Foster positive social impacts, local community involvement, and accessible event design.
Establish clear sustainability KPIs and transparent reporting for sponsors and attendees.
How We Do It — PDCA Cycle
The Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle ensures continuous enhancement and systematic management.
Plan
Identify event sustainability issues, engage key stakeholders, and define sustainable event policies & goals.
Do
Implement sustainable procurement, waste segregation, energy controls, and venue management.
Check
Measure carbon footprint, monitor waste diversion rates, and audit vendor sustainability compliance.
Act
Review event performance post-show and refine sustainability management protocols for future events.
Through systematic evaluation and continuous improvement, your management system drives organizational growth and long-term compliance.
Mandatory Records
- Scope of the Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS)
- Sustainability Management System policies and stakeholder engagement plans
- ESMS operational plans, supplier criteria, and performance objectives
ISO 20121:2024 Certification Cost in Malaysia
The cost of ISO 20121:2024 certification depends on factors such as organizational size, operational complexity, and scope of audit. At QCert Malaysia, our technical experts deliver streamlined, cost-effective certification audits tailored to your business needs.
Grow your business competitiveness in local and international markets.
Our experienced Malaysia lead auditors make your audit process hassle-free.
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Sample Certificate & Mark
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