Waste and Resource Use
Examples of possible objective, targets and actions
Objective example
To reduce the
amount of waste
produced through
activities related to
the event
Target examples
X% of waste diverted
from landfill.
Supporting actions examples
Procurement guidance for
suppliers and caterers around
sustainable packaging for food
and beverage containers (see
sustainable procurement)
Minimise construction and
demolition waste (see temporary
activities and construction)
Train staff and volunteers to
champion waste minimisation
activities
Develop a waste awareness
campaign as part of the event.
Encourage people to recycle at
the event by offering incentives
e.g. deposit back upon return of
official event reusable/refillable
cup/container.
Set up staffed recycling stations
at event to help ensure people
use recycling bins correctly.
Transport
Example objectives, targets and actions
Objective and target
Action examples
example
Ensure people travel to and
Encourage people to use greener transport modes by
from event venues safely,
providing:
efficiently and in a timely
 Attractive walking routes to and from venues and
manner.
central areas.
 Reliable and frequent public transport services to
and from venues, related events and central
X percentage of all
areas.
spectators use public
 Incentives for attendees e.g. free public transport
transport to and from the
services for attendees on display of event ticket
event venue.
Provide people with easily accessible information on
what greener transport modes are available to get
them to and from venues. For example through:
 Key websites
 Booklets, containing information on all regional
transport options, timetables, fares, routes etc.
Provide disincentives to discourage travel by private
car, for example:
 Charge high parking fees to private vehicles with
less than four attendees
 Restrict or prohibit private vehicle parking near
venue
Promote accommodation close to venue so people
can easily use greener transport modes.
Supplies and Contracts
Examples of possible objectives and actions
Objective example
Ensure that
procurement
decisions involving
all goods and
services in support
of the event reduce
impacts on climate
change, waste,
water and energy as
far as reasonably
possible.
Supporting actions
Develop specific
guidelines (that support
the event’s objectives and
targets) for suppliers or
service providers
tendering for contracts to
follow.
Useful resources
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sustainable Procurement
Toolkit
Add clauses to the
tendering process and
contracts that specifically
outline the responsibilities
of suppliers or contractors
with respect to
environmental initiatives.
Examples:
Encourage suppliers or
service providers to take
up an accepted
environmental
accreditation scheme.
Business Council for
Sustainable Development
Business Guide to a
Sustainable Supply Chain
All packaging is to be
either recyclable or
compostable within the
region if possible.
All staff are educated on
environmentally
responsible practices
relevant to their role (eg.
waste management, water
efficiency).
Eco-labels directory
www.med.govt.nz/templat
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Environmental Choice
http://www.envirochoice.org.nz/
Provide performers,
Qualmark Enviro-Award
media, event attendees
etc with information on
New Zealand’s
environmentally
responsible
accommodation, transport
and activity providers prior
to, during and post the
event.
Where possible determine
minimum environmental
requirements that any
supplier, venue or service
provider must meet in
order to be contracted
www.qualmark.co.nz
www.environewzealand.co
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Green Globe
www.ec3global.com/produ
cts-programs/green-globe/
Example:
Must have a sustainability
policy and action plan