About the data
This metric is based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Sector Supplement - Event Organizers. It covers one of the reporting requirements of Indicator G4-EO3 - 'Significant environmental and socio-economic impacts of transporting attendees to and from the event, and initiatives taken to address the impacts'.
Attendee transport is often an event’s largest environmental impact. Environmental and socio-economic issues associated with transportation to the event include disruption to neighborhood amenity, localized air and noise pollution, health and safety, security, health impacts, along with greenhouse gas emissions from fuel combustion in the various modes of transport. Assessing the significant environmental and socio-economic impacts of transportation is part of a comprehensive approach to event planning.
Refer to G4-EN30 for reporting on significant environmental and socio-economic impacts of transporting products and other goods and materials used for the organization’s operations, and transporting members of the workforce.
Methodology
Indicate whether the organization reports initiatives to improve environmental and social performance and improve the sustainability of a given mode of transportation (e.g., switching vehicle fleet from diesel to compressed natural gas or electric) by choosing Yes or No.
If provided, in the comments section include the results of the initiatives reported on environmental and socio-economic performance.
Information for this Indicator may be found in reports from data providers and summary reports showing transport mode breakdowns and calculations of total; reports from national statistics and transport providers documenting energy demand and relevant emission data of event-related transport vehicles; and from local authorities or other bodies that monitor environmental quality, air and water emissions, noise, littering and relevant local nuisance.
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