What you need to know about the new environmental criteria for events in Italy

Main goals of the new environmental criteria for events in Italy

The main environmental objectives pursued by the minimum environmental criteria are to provide a positive contribution to climate change mitigation by reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions, promoting the use of energy from renewable sources, preventing waste production by using reusable goods, supporting circular economy models, raising awareness and spreading knowledge on environmental sustainability and social responsibility among all the stakeholders involved in the event, and providing economic benefits and positive social impacts to the hosting territories.
According to the new decree, events must be accessible, inclusive, and non-discriminatory, regardless of age, gender, ethnic or religious background, psychological or social condition, ability, or disability. Smart Eventi embraces the “Universal Design” approach defined by the United Nations, which ensures that everyone can participate in events equally.

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Who must abide by these new rules?

The CAM criteria apply to a wide range of events, including cultural events, art exhibitions, historical reenactments, food and wine festivals, music, theater, and film festivals, sports events, conferences, seminars, and trade fairs. Although CAM criteria are mandatory for events subject to public procurement, they are warmly recommended for all types of events.

Smart Eventi fully supports the new regulations and views them as an excellent guide for companies starting or advancing their ecological transition process and we are happy to help our clients wishing to comply with CAM criteria and ensure that their events are sustainable and environmentally responsible.

An overview of the new environmental criteria for sustainable events in Italy

CAM include various contractual clauses in event planning documentation. These clauses include the appointment of a Sustainability Manager, who is responsible for ensuring the implementation of all sustainability actions. In addition, operational meetings required for event organization must be held remotely, and all entry tickets and promotional materials must be accessible in digital format.

When choosing a venue, several factors must be taken into consideration, including accessibility by public transportation, independent access, and the use of electricity from renewable sources.

What does this mean for the event industry?

It means we have to embrace change. If the industry wants to survive, it must continue on the path it has taken in recent months, do it well, and become an example for other sectors.

This is both an opportunity and a challenge, and Smart Eventi has been at the forefront of sustainability for years, striving to reduce CO2 emissions from events and make the future of events more sustainable for the environment and for people. As the industry moves towards greater sustainability, we are proud to be an active agent of this change.

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