Creating & Implementing a Sustainability Policy
Practical guidance for organisations that want to turn sustainability intentions into structured action.
Date: 25 June 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Place: Online webinar
Cost: Free to attend
CPD points will be awarded to attendees.
Why attend?
Many organisations suspect they need a sustainability policy, but don’t fully understand how it can help them, and struggle to know where to start.
This webinar is designed to help you both understand the importance of developing a sustainability policy, and how to ensure it is a strategic document that will lead to meaningful action rather than being a box-ticking exercise.
Full of practical advice, participants will be guided through the key steps involved in developing (or refining), implementing, and evaluating a sustainability policy that aligns with their organisation’s values, goals, and operational realities.
What You’ll Learn
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- Why sustainability policies matter
- How a well-implemented policy can support business success
- The key components of an effective sustainability policy
- How to create a policy aligned with your organisation’s realities and goals
- Practical approaches to implementation and accountability
- How to evaluate and improve your policy over time
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for:
- Event organisers
- Venues and suppliers
- Associations and industry bodies
- Sustainability leads
- Organisations developing their first sustainability policy
- Teams reviewing or updating existing policies
Ready to develop a sustainability policy that supports meaningful action?
Meet The Speaker
Greg McManus
MD of The Heritage Environmental Management Company
Greg McManus has been in the hospitality industry for almost forty years – both operationally and then in the standards and audit aspects of quality and sustainability. He is the owner of Heritage, South Africa’s only independent sustainability certification company, and is actively involved in environmental certification and the development of standards and quality management systems in tourism.
He is a past Chairman of the the Event Greening Forum, and was directly involved in developing its Minimum Standard for Sustainable Events and framework for assessing EGF Certification.
FAQs
Will the session be recorded?
Yes. Registered participants will receive access to the webinar recording after the session. We do, however, encourage real-time attendance so questions can be asked and answered.
Will CPD points be awarded for attendance?
Yes. Each attendee will be awarded 1 CPD point.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. The webinar is designed to be practical and accessible for organisations at any stage of their sustainability journey. It will walk you through the importance and benefits of a sustainability policy, as well as how to create, implement, and evaluate one.
I already have a sustainability policy. Would this still be relevant to me?
Yes. The session will also be valuable for organisations looking to review, strengthen, implement, or evaluate an existing policy.
Can multiple team members attend?
Yes. Multiple team members are welcome to attend.
Will templates/examples be shared?
Yes. Practical examples and supporting resources will be shared during the session.
Past Webinars:
The Road to Certification: Getting Your Event Certified as Green
CLICK TO WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING (1 hour 20 mins)
Beyond the Booth: A Life Cycle Approach to Sustainable Event Materials
CLICK TO WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING (1 hour)