Banyan Tree Holdings
GA2023 Convenor Prof Richard Mackay AM
VenueCheck will help you:
VenueCheck is an annually verified* management system for venue owners who want to host sustainable events and meetings. It is currently available for EarthCheck Members only, and many VenueCheck requirements can be adapted from existing EarthCheck Certified documentation.
Venues, events managers and facilities managers can use VenueCheck to:
*Can be adapted from your EarthCheck Certified documents
Your venue will be verified* by EarthCheck and upon successful completion you will be able to display the EarthCheck Responsible Venue badge across your venue, website, and marketing materials.
EventCheck will help you:
EventCheck is a tailored system designed for event organisers, planners, and managers dedicated to creating and executing events with sustainability standards at their core. EventCheck can be applied to a wide variety of business events and meetings across the globe.
Venues, events managers and facilities managers can use EventCheck to:
Your sustainable event documentation will be verified* by EarthCheck and upon successful completion once successfully completed, you will be able to display the EarthCheck Responsible Event badge across the event and event marketing materials.
EventCalculator is a comprehensive carbon calculator that collects and analyses data including venue energy consumption, water use, attendee transportation, waste generation and more. Users input specific event and participant data and the calculator produces a detailed carbon footprint report.
The tool is designed so that it can be used by any business event. Any event can use the tool, but EarthCheck Certified members’ venue data is automatically added to the calculator, increasing accuracy, and saving time on your event carbon reporting. Member’s EventCalculator reports can be displayed in their dashboards for ongoing reporting and improvement planning.
EventCalculator empowers organisers to pinpoint major sources of emissions, guiding targeted actions for reduction. It supports compliance with environmental standards and regulations, enhances sustainability reporting, and demonstrates a genuine commitment to reducing climate impact.
Event planners receive a customised report outlining the event scope, carbon footprint of their event, and includes a breakdown of their emission sources. This report acts as a roadmap for implementing more sustainable practices in future events, and for communicating your sustainability initiatives and efforts to stakeholders and the wider market
For organisations sponsoring a large number of different events, licensing options are available to provide ongoing carbon measurement, ensuring consistent application of sustainability metrics across all events and enabling long-term strategic planning for continuous improvement.
EarthCheck’s Event Advisory services are tailored for complex organisations, government entities and large event organisers who require specialised support to navigate the challenges of sustainable event management.
Our experts help you handle the complexities of large-scale events with multiple stakeholders, stringent sustainability goals, and diverse logistical elements. Consultants bring expertise in managing events with intricate sustainability requirements, offering strategic insights, practical solutions and EarthCheck’s suite of responsible event management tools.
The service is scalable to accommodate events of most sizes, ensuring sustainability is integrated into all aspects of the event, from initial concept to post-event review. Consultants work closely with clients to ensure that large-scale events achieve their sustainability targets without compromising on quality or attendee experience.
The consulting service extends to the public sector, providing government bodies and public organisations with the expertise to lead by example in sustainable event management, supporting policy development, and facilitating public engagement in sustainability initiatives. EarthCheck’s long legacy of public sector engagement makes our consultants well honed to the needs of complex departments and multiple stakeholders.
Responsible Events Training is an accessible, in-depth session that covers everything attendees need to know about planning, delivering, measuring and reporting on sustainable events. Sessions provide practical knowledge and skills that can be applied immediately to improve the sustainability outcomes of events.
In addition to the online offerings, bespoke training sessions are available for organisations that require tailored training solutions. These sessions are customised to meet your specific needs, addressing unique challenges and objectives in sustainable event management. Bespoke training can include workshops, seminars, and hands-on training, all designed to build capacity and empower teams to deliver successful, sustainable events.
Ken Cruse
GA2023 Convenor Prof Richard Mackay AM
There are more than 476 million Indigenous Peoples, found in all regions of the world, from the Arctic to the tropical forests. They make up more than 6 per cent of our global population.
In the spirit of reconciliation, EarthCheck acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout the world and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Indigenous Peoples today.
EarthCheck acknowledges that Indigenous Peoples are guardians of the forests and biodiversity hotspots we all depend on. Research shows that lands managed by Indigenous Peoples, with secure rights, experience lower deforestation rates, store more carbon, hold more biodiversity, and benefit more people than other lands — including protected areas.
We recognise and support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Declaration is a positive document that maps out a path for Indigenous Peoples to be free from discrimination and secure in their identities and life choices.
EarthCheck science and products were developed by the Australian Government Sustainable Tourism Co-operative Research Centre (STCRC) over ten years. Our science is reviewed annually to ensure that it meets international standards relative to greenhouse gas protocols, responsible tourism, and certification.
EarthCheck products and services are built on the Agenda 21 principles for Sustainable Development endorsed by 182 Heads of State at the United Nations Rio De Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992 and aligned to the SDGs.
EarthCheck Certified provides a framework for organisations to achieve the desired outcomes for sustainable development as set out in the final report of the World Summit for Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.
EarthCheck Certified complies with the Mohonk Agreement (2000), which outlines the guidelines and principles for an international sustainable tourism certification program. It is also a Recognised program of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
EarthCheck Certified is a verification standard accepted by CDP. It is also an approved program of the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA), London & Partners, the Mexican Secretary of Tourism (SECTUR) and the City of Sydney.
EarthCheck Certified is an approved program for meeting the EU Energy Directive for the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle – BAFA) in Germany and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy) in the Netherlands.
EarthCheck partners with international research organisations to maintain the currency of EarthCheck science and our benchmarking systems.
The EarthCheck brand signifies scientific excellence, better environmental, economic, and social performance, improved community interactions, and savings through more efficient use of resources. It provides recognition and promotional support to a global consumer market.
