BS 8901:2009 pdf free download – Specification for a sustainability management system for events.
e) partners and sponsors;
f) sector interest organizations (e.g. trade/industry bodies);
g) the local community (including neighbours and transport hubs where applicable);
h) statutory bodies (e.g. local authorities);
i) emergency services;
j) security services; and
k) relevant non-governmental organizations (e.g. environmental groups).
The organization shall identify those stakeholders that have a legal right to be consulted.
3.5.4 Objectives, targets and plan(s)
The organization shall establish, implement and maintain documented objectives and supporting targets at each relevant function and level within the organization based upon:
a) the organization’s statement of purpose/mission;
b) sustainability aspirations and policies of the organization;
c) the organization’s significant sustainability issues (including stakeholder feedback and any relevant supply chain issues);
d) consideration of monitoring and measurement;
e) legal and other requirements;
f) technological options;
g) the organization’s financial, operational and business requirements;
h) legacy potential;
i) consideration of alternative options for improved event sustainability to find the best overall available solution(s);
j) the greatest improvement practicably possible, within the objective’s timescale and the organization’s capacity to address.
The organization shall establish and maintain (a) plan(s) for achieving its objectives and targets. It shall include:
1) designation of responsibility for achieving objectives and targets at each relevant function and level of the organization;
2) the means and time-frame by which they are to be achieved.
3.5.5 Dealing with modified activities, products or services
Where new or modified activities, products or services, or changing operational circumstances are encountered, issues, objectives, targets and plan(s) shall be reviewed and amended where relevant to ensure that the best overall solution is delivered.
3.6 Performance against principles of sustainable development
The organization shall establish its approach to evaluating current and target performance against its principles of sustainable development (see 3.9).
3.7 Implementation
3.7.1 General
The organization shall establish, implement, maintain and modify if necessary its procedures to implement the susta inability management system by:
a) designating appropriate roles and responsibilities;
b) providing the necessary training and resources;
c) establishing the necessary operational controls;
d) communicating effectively with stakeholders;
e) effective supply chain management; and
f) appropriate documentation.
3.7.2 Roles and responsibilities
The organization shall define and document accountability for all event related activities, products and services within the defined scope. The organization’s top management within the defined scope shall take overall responsibility for implementing the management system to improve the susta inability of events and will appoint a competent management representative(s) who shall have responsibility and authority for:
a) ensuring the management system is established, implemented and maintained in accordance with this standard; and
b) reporting to top management on the performance of the management system, including making recommendations for improvement.
3.7.3 Operational control
The organization shall establish, implement and maintain operating procedures for those activities critical to the successful implementation of the sustainability management system, i.e. where their absence could lead to a departure from the organization’s values, policy, objectives and targets. Such procedures shall, where appropriate, cover emergency situations and suppliers.