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Course 05 · NTW 2026

Introduction to Event Sustainability

Small Actions. Meaningful Impact.

Understand the basics of event sustainability, identify high-impact areas, and choose simple actions that reduce waste and grow impact.

📅 21 Sep 2026 (Mon)🕒 4 HoursHRD Corp Accredited
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Introduction to Event Sustainability
Overview

Summary of the Course

Introduction to Event Sustainability: Small Actions, Meaningful Impact is a practical introductory workshop that helps participants understand the basic principles of sustainability and their relevance to event planning and operations.

The workshop introduces the environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable events. Participants will explore common event-impact areas and identify simple, realistic actions to apply when planning and delivering events.

The emphasis is on building awareness and helping participants take their first practical steps towards more responsible event management.

Details

Programme Format

Standalone, face-to-face, 4-hour physical workshop. No prior knowledge of sustainability required.

  • ▸Provides a basic introduction to event sustainability through practical examples, group discussions and a simple event review activity.
  • ▸Identify the main sustainability impact areas of an event and select realistic actions that can be applied before, during and after the event.
  • ▸Designed as an awareness and introductory programme rather than an advanced sustainability or certification course.
Who Should Attend

Target Audience

✓Event organisers and coordinators
✓Corporate event planners
✓Venue and facility personnel
✓Event suppliers and service providers
✓Association and membership organisation staff
✓Tourism and hospitality professionals
✓Marketing and communications personnel
✓Anyone involved in planning or supporting events
Course Content

Topics Covered

1Introduction to sustainability
2What sustainability means for events
3Environmental, social and economic considerations
4Common sustainability impact areas in events
5Waste and resource use
6Sustainable purchasing and supplier considerations
7Accessibility and inclusion
8Simple sustainability actions before, during and after an event
Learning Outcomes

By the end, you'll be able to

  • ★Explain the basic meaning of event sustainability
  • ★Recognise the environmental, social and economic aspects of events
  • ★Identify common sustainability impact areas
  • ★Suggest simple and practical sustainability improvements
  • ★Select several sustainability actions for future events
Delivery

Method of Delivery

Face-to-face, interactive and practical learning approach. You'll learn through:

Learning facilitator-led knowledge sharingPractical event examplesGroup discussionsSustainability awareness activitiesA simple event-review exerciseChecklist developmentReflection and action planning
Hands-on Activity

Participants will review a sample event and identify a small number of realistic sustainability actions that could be implemented.

Shum FP
Facilitator

Shum FP

Founder of EventsMastery, experienced Event Manager, Learning Facilitator and HRD Corp Accredited Trainer with extensive experience in corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, roadshows and training programmes.

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