MasterClass in Sustainable Events, 2-Day Course in London

Name: MasterClass in Sustainable Events, 2-Day Course in London
Start: 2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-20T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Novotel London ExCeL

Schedule

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Novotel London ExCeL | London, EN

Examine the fundamentals of sustainability and how to apply this to events. Ensure the events you organise and deliver are sustainable.
About this Event

The Event Industry is embracing sustainable event management policies, but it can be challenging task to implement these policies in practice.

Many event managers and event organisers indicate they want to gain a better understanding of important topics like developing a strategic approach, creating an environmental plan, identifying key environmental issues, sustainable supply chains, reducing their carbon footprint, balancing priorities, setting measurements and evaluating results.

Event managers are also increasingly interested how they can use their efforts in event sustainability to positively market their services, venue or event to a range of stakeholders.

This course examines the fundamentals of sustainability and how to apply this to events. Including how personal practice in event sustainability can influence and encourage others.

COURSE DETAILS

Course Name: MasterClass in Sustainable Events

Course Duration: 2 days

Course Hours: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Course Venue: Training in Venues at Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AA

Closest Station: Custom House on the Elizabeth Line or DLR

Learn More: https://www.eventschool.london/product-page/masterclass-in-sustainable-events-course-in-london

IDEAL FOR

Our in-person MasterClass in Sustainable Events in London is ideal for those who:

Have existing events experience and would like to add specialist event sustainability skills to their CV or portfolio
Are looking to ensure the events they organise and deliver are environmentally sustainable
Would like to gain a range of event planning skills to broaden their opportunities within the event industry.
Have completed a qualification in event planning and wish to develop additional specialist skills in sustainable events
Have overseas experience or qualifications and wish to add a British qualification to their resume or portfolio

COURSE CONTENT

During your Sustinable Events MasterClass Course you will study the following topics:

Sustainability in the Events Industry

About sustainability and green initiatives
What are sustainable events?
Current trends and focus in event sustainability

Environmental Management Systems

Introduction to ISO 20121 - ISO 20121, the International Standard for Sustainable Event Management.

Identifying Environmental Issues and Opportunities

Looking within - understanding the support, and challenges, within your own organisation
Researching your environment
Looking for opportunities
Existing 'wins' with stakeholders, venues, locations and authorities

Developing an Environmental Policy and an Environmental Plan for Sustainable Events

Considering:

water usage
electricity usage
reducing waste
alternative products
waste management and recycling plan
travel and transport plan
biodiversity analyses
green tech
supply chains
venues and locations
offsetting
eating green - menu design local sourcing, F&B packaging

Setting Objectives and Measures for Sustainable Events

The "how will we know if it's working" question
Standard measures
Defining specific measures for your event

Communicating, Supporting and Implementing Best Practice

Senior management commitment
Allocating and agreeing roles and responsibilities
Create and maintain documentation and procedures required for system effectiveness
Identifying and sourcing resources required for implementation
Stakeholder engagement
Personal Practice

Monitoring and Reporting on Results

Monitor and evaluate performance, including internal audits and management review
Report formats, audiences and content
When non-conformities are identified: acting "in-time"

Marketing your Environmental Credentials

Reputational advantage
Sharing best practice
Becoming certified or accredited
Award nominations or sponsorships

LOCATION

Our MasterClass courses are held in venues on the Royal Victoria Dock, London.

Preferred Venue: Novotel London Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AA.

Closest station: Custom House on the Elizabeth Line or DLR

NEED ACCOMMODATION?

The Royal Docks where our courses are held, offers a range of convenient accommodation options to suit your budget.

Within easy walking distance, you'll find nearby hotels that include: Novotel, Crowne Plaza, IBIS, Doubletree by Hilton, Aloft Hotel, Good Hotel, Sunborn Yacht Hotel, Premier Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Travelodge, Hampton by Hilton, The Moxy and more.

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