Jack Morton Worldwide, the brand experience agency, has been awarded BS 8901, the British Standard which defines the requirements for a sustainability event management system. The standard provides a framework for managing the environmental, social and economic impact of an event and for putting measures in place to minimise negative effects.
Julian Pullan, Jack Morton Worldwide President, EMEA, commented: “We are delighted that our work to improve the sustainability of the live experiences we create has been recognised at this level. The events industry has the power to contribute greatly to tackling climate change and we are committed to ensuring we both maximize our contribution and help our client’s make their businesses as sustainable as possible.”
The award is effective immediately.