Our Auditors
To ensure the integrity of our audit process, we require SEMS Auditors to have experience, skills and competencies in event sustainability and to be trained in auditing process. This is independently reviewed through the Sustainable Event Alliance Accredited Professionals program and through an auditing competency exam carried out but Sustainable Event Solutions.
In summary SEMS Auditors must:
Additionally:
- Have a minimum of 24 months demonstrated sustainability-in-event-management practice, which includes planning and delivery, and onsite operations.
- Have held a senior role with an event or event organisation to ensure they have management practice and operational experience in the event industry.
- Understand sustainable development principles and as they relate to event production and the industry at large.
- Have an understanding of the administrative, technical and regulatory requirements that are applicable to event management where it crosses into sustainability concerns, in the region/country in which they are auditing.
- Have an understanding of management system implementation within the event industry and sustainability sector.
- Have gained the above through practical delivery and/or formal sustainability qualifications or training (but not limited to education only).
Additionally:
- Have an understanding of audit documentation requirements for ISO 20121: Event Sustainability Management Systems.
- Have competencies in the audit process for ISO 20121.
- Not have any conflict of interest with the organisation being audited.