Do you want to organize sustainable and certified events?
ISO 20121 Certification is the international standard that certifies your sustainable management and sets you apart in the events market.
Choose the benefits of economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Why obtain
ISO 20121
Certification?
Organizing an event is no longer just a matter of planning: today more than ever, it is necessary to consider the environmental, social, and economic impacts.
ISO 20121:2024 is the international reference standard for all organizations involved in the planning and implementation of events that want to implement sustainable management at every stage. Certification can be applied to public or private entities (of any sector and size) that participate in even just one stage of the event production cycle.
The standard does not impose specific targets or constraints, but indicates how to create and manage a system that allows the sustainability objectives of an event to be defined and evaluated, taking into account the economic, social, and environmental impacts.
For over 10 years, we have been supporting organizations in the process of certifying the compliance of their sustainable management systems, with the aim of:
01
ensuring compliance with an international standard
02
defining a sustainable development policy with objectives and indicators
03
measuring the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the organization
04
improving management and involving stakeholders
Our target customers
We work with all those involved in organizing any type of event (whether single, repeated, or heterogeneous), namely:
Organizers
Companies, agencies, associations, municipalities, local authorities
Suppliers
Fittings, furnishings, services, catering, merchandising
Locations
Conference centers, museums, trade fairs, theaters, stadiums, hotels, theme parks
Our areas of intervention
Accessibility
Safety
Energy
AGREEMENTS
CAR POOLING
ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
PURCHASING
RESPONSIBLE
CERTIFICATIONS
TERRITORY
ORGANIC
SHORT SUPPLY CHAIN
LOCALITY
MATERIAL SELECTION
STRUCTURAL IMPACTS
REUSE RECYCLING
SAFETY
WELL-BEING
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
ACCOUNTABILITY
ENGAGEMENT
INFORMATION
The advantages of a sustainable event
Stronger brand reputation and image
Cost reduction and process optimization
Greater trust from sponsors and institutions
More funding and partnership opportunities
Active involvement of stakeholders and public
Generation of real value for the local area
How we can help you
We offer comprehensive solutions to guide you towards ISO 20121 Certification and integrate sustainability into the heart of your events. Discover our main services.
Training
Dedicated sessions and specific training modules to implement and improve skills in the theory and practice of sustainable development. Concepts, case studies, applications of the standard, inspection audits, and much more. We are affiliated with the Institute for Sustainable Events and courses are also available in English..
Consulting
We support company management by providing the specialized skills necessary to manage compliance with the standard. We are involved throughout the entire process: from design to application in the operational context, through the selection of objectives, the customization of internal procedures, and the supervision of implementation.
Assistance
We provide operational support in the implementation of the sustainable management system. Our support ranges from application to monitoring, from the prevention of non-compliance to the management of third-party audits, up to assistance in the drafting of reports and improvement plans.
Check if you
are ready for
ISO 20121 Certification
Check if you
are ready for
ISO 20121 Certification
SMG (Sustainable Management Maturity) is a structured self-assessment model that allows you to analyze the level of development of your sustainable management system in a clear and immediate way.
By completing the free questionnaire, you will receive support in evaluating the actions carried out with reference to the ISO 20121 Certification and obtain suggestions for specific adjustments, identifying strengths, critical issues, and gaps in relation to the requirements of the standard.
The assessment considers governance, processes, stakeholder involvement, operational control, performance measurement, and continuous improvement.
Completed projects
In over 10 years we have collaborated with various companies, agencies, suppliers, and organizers, supporting them in the certification of the sustainable management of their events, according to the ISO 20121 standard.
Here are some examples.
01
AGENCY
MASTER GROUP Milano
Support in ISO 20121 certification and effectiveness monitoring with RSE tools – Event Sustainability Rating.
04
AGENCY
APEROSA Treviso
Training, consultancy and assistance during the design, implementation and sustainable management phases.
07
EVENT
FESTIVAL ECONOMIA Trento
Sustainable management of Trentino Marketing in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Festival, starting from the 2023 edition.
10
LOCATION
TONES TEATRO NATURA Verbania
Support in the certification of the sustainable management system, according to the ISO 20121 standard.
02
AGENCY
ANVIDEAS Roma
Support in sustainable event management, in accordance with ISO 20121.
05
SUPPLIER
DE SIMONI Parma
Development of a sustainable management system for event services and certification according to the ISO 20121 standard.
08
EVENT
FESTIVAL TOCATI Verona
Support in gathering evidence for maintaining and complying with the requirements of ISO 20121.
03
AGENCY
SMART EVENTI Milano
Collaboration in the design, implementation and reporting phases of sustainable management..
06
SUPPLIER
DESIGN4RENT Verona
09
LOCATION
SUPER STUDIO EVENTS Milano
Support in the continuous improvement of venue management with sustainability measures, in accordance with the ISO 20121 standard.
01
AGENCY
MASTER GROUP Milano
Support in ISO 20121 certification and application of the RSE tool – Event Sustainability Rating.
02
AGENCY
ANVIDEAS Roma
Support in sustainable event management, in accordance with ISO 20121.
03
AGENCY
SMART EVENTI Milano
Collaboration in the design, implementation and reporting phases of sustainable management.
04
AGENCY
APEROSA Treviso
Training, consultancy and assistance during the design, implementation and sustainable management phases.
05
SUPPLIER
DE SIMONI Parma
Development of a sustainable management system for event services and certification according to the ISO 20121 standard.
06
SUPPLIER
DESIGN4RENT Verona
07
EVENT
FESTIVAL ECONOMIA Trento
Sustainable management of Trentino Marketing in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Festival, starting from the 2023 edition.
08
EVENT
FESTIVAL TOCATI Verona
Support in gathering evidence for maintaining and complying with the requirements of ISO 20121.
09
LOCATION
SUPER STUDIO EVENTS Milano
Support in the continuous improvement of venue management with sustainability actions, in accordance with ISO 20121.
10
LOCATION
TONES TEATRO NATURA Verbania
Support in the certification of the sustainable management system, according to the ISO 20121 standard.
About us
We are professionals with expertise in sustainability applied to the events sector. Led by Lorenzo Orlandi of LOCOM, our team has over 10 years of experience in helping organizations, venues, and suppliers on their path to ISO 20121 certification, providing them with strategic and operational support.
Our mission? Help companies to understand the value of sustainability, both in terms of respect for the planet and as a concrete opportunity for growth, innovation, and reputation.
LOCOM is member of MPI Italia.
Our answers to your questions
What is ISO 20121 Certification?
It is the international standard that defines how to manage an event in a sustainable way, taking into account the environmental, social, and economic impacts at every stage: from planning to post-event.
Who does ISO 20121 apply to?
It applies to any organization involved in organizing events, regardless of size or sector: companies, public bodies, agencies, venues, service providers, associations, and more.
What types of events can be certified?
All types: trade fairs, conferences, concerts, festivals, sports events, corporate, or cultural events. The standard is flexible and adaptable to any context.
Why obtain ISO 20121 certification?
Because it provides concrete evidence of your commitment to sustainability, improves brand reputation, increases organizational efficiency, and opens up new opportunities for grants, partnerships, and sponsorships.
How can I know if I am ready to obtain the certification?
Through the SMG self-assessment, our free tool that evaluates the maturity of sustainable management practices in line with ISO 20121 principles.
Tangible
benefits
SAVINGS,
RESOURCES
Intangible
advantages
REPUTATION,
TRUST
Already
certified?
Have you already obtained ISO 20121 certification, and want to improve the monitoring of management activities? Here’s a solution that allows you to track performance and engage your stakeholder based on real data.
Sustainable Management Monitoring
LOCOM has developed exclusive services to support the collection, measurement and assessment of sustainable management activities.
Services designed to measure the effectiveness of management activities and generate intuitive visual reports to communicate results to stakeholders.
ROE – Operational Evidence Register
Systematically collects data and evidence related to the sustainable management of the event.
SPR – Sustainability Performance Reporting
Collects quantitative and qualitative data, processes them through KPIs and provides a clear overview of sustainability performance.
VGS – Sustainable Management Assessment
Provides a comprehensive assessment of the management system against ISO 20121:2024, demonstrating the event’s operational performance.
GOAL: turning commitments into measurable results.
VGS is LOCOM’s most comprehensive and advanced sustainable management assessment service.
A customizable assessment methodology developed by LOCOM in accordance with ISO 20121:2024.
It generates a comprehensive report on management actions, supported by visual charts, to:
- DEMONSTRATE commitments
- MEASURE results
- COMMUNICATE performance
- ENGAGE stakeholders
Contact us
Let’s talk about your project…
Would you like to make an event, venue or the services you provide more sustainable and explore ISO 20121 certification?
Tell us about your project: during an initial consultation, we will discuss your needs, assess your current situation and explore how to develop an effective pathway tailored to your organisation.
Request an initial consultation!
CONTACT INFORMATIONS
Headquarter
Via G. Moschini 13,
37129 Verona (VR) – Italia
EMAIL
locom@iso20121.it
PHONE
+39 045 844 7722