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One of the first organizations to achieve Sustainable Events Management Standard (ISO 20121), Goodwood has maintained its certification since 2012.
“We always look for ways to produce our events more sustainably and bring long-term benefits.”
Since first achieving BSI certification in Sustainable Events Management, the Goodwood event teams have continued to develop the estate’s management system to drive sustainability across its events, including Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival.
But Goodwood also needed to look forwards. It faced a growing expectation from visitors and partners to operate the events as sustainably as possible. This presented it with a key challenge: how to run prestigious events that preserved their character and heritage, while also meeting today’s demanding ‘green’ goals.
In complying with the standard, Goodwood ensures it has robust processes in place to drive improvement. These range from maintaining the commitment of senior leadership to assigning responsibilities across its event teams, as well as engaging proactively with key suppliers, including those for cleaning, food, waste management and energy.
Continued compliance with the Sustainable Events Management standard is helping Goodwood to:
Operate a robust event management system to manage sustainability impact.
Show that it acts responsibly at all stages of the events management lifecycle.
Define roles and responsibilities of leaders, staff and suppliers.
Identify sustainability strengths and weaknesses in its event management system.
Demonstrate credibility and transparency through external audit.
Continually improve the sustainability of flagship events.
Maintaining certification to the Sustainable Events Management Standard, ISO 20121, has helped Goodwood to drive significant sustainable change:
Reusable cup schemes and 100% bio-diesel for temporary power across all of its events.
50% of suppliers from within 50 miles.
Largest tree planting scheme in the south of the UK.
Festival of Speed – showcasing alternative fuel vehicles and sustainable fuels.
1,700 students used the Goodwood Education Trust.
Charity donations of over £830,000 in 2022.
“Using BSI ISO 20121 helps us to focus our efforts and keep driving forward year on year. It is a great lens to help us look at our own progress.”
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