Sustainable & Zero-Waste Event Management Course
Cut event waste and emissions with a plan that covers suppliers, catering, energy and attendee behaviour, rather than relying on recycling alone. This two-day sustainable event management course in Malaysia covers Scope 1–3 carbon auditing, reusable and biomaterial stage design, zero-mile catering with circular packaging, and ISO 20121 sustainability reporting.
Course overview
Moves beyond basic recycling into circular economy principles, carbon-negative event operations, and net-zero regeneration. Event leaders will learn strategies for sustainable sourcing, zero-emission transportation, and measuring total lifecycle impacts.
Programme: Sustainable, Regenerative & Zero-Waste Event Management
The supplied programme explores forward-looking event scenarios towards 2030. Technology examples are learning topics; availability and practical requirements are confirmed when arranging the course.
Which course should I choose?
Choose Sustainable & Zero-Waste Event Management to plan reductions in an event's carbon, waste, food and transport impacts and build a net-zero roadmap. Event Management Toolkit is the event management course on planning and delivery fundamentals, from the brief, schedule, budget and suppliers to risk contingencies, live control and the debrief.
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Sustainable & Zero-Waste Event Management applies sustainability to event operations, from Scope 1-3 carbon measurement to ISO 20121 compliance and sustainability reporting. Strategic CSR & ESG Integration works at organisation level, aligning CSR with business strategy through ESG materiality, shared value, social and carbon auditing, KPIs and a CSR roadmap.
What you will learn
- Transition event operations from basic sustainability to active environmental regeneration.
- Perform carbon auditing and achieve internationally recognized net-zero compliance.
- Build circular supply chains that eliminate event waste and reduce operational expenditure.
Course outline
Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1 | Foundations and core skills
The Regenerative Event Paradigm shift
- Moving from 'less harm' to positive environmental impact and circular economy principles.
Carbon Footprint Measurement & Scope 1-3 Auditing
- Utilizing automated carbon calculators, IoT energy trackers, and verified offset verification.
Zero-Waste Supply Chains & Biomaterial Stage Design
- Sourcing biodegradable, modular, and reusable materials for stage sets and exhibition booths.
Sustainable Food & Beverage Architecture
- Implementing zero-mile catering, plant-forward menus, circular packaging, and organic waste biodigesters.
Day 2 | Application and action planning
Clean Energy & Low-Carbon Transportation Strategies
- Integration of micro-grids, renewable energy storage, and electrified attendee transit logistics.
Stakeholder Engagement & Behavioral Green Nudges
- Encouraging eco-conscious attendee behavior through game design and green incentive programs.
ISO 20121 Compliance & Sustainability Reporting
- Navigating global regulatory frameworks, ESG compliance, and transparent impact reporting.
Workshop: Developing Your Event's Net-Zero Roadmap
- Building an actionable carbon reduction and circular strategy for immediate implementation.
Workshop: Developing Your Event's Net-Zero Roadmap
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
Who this course is for
Event planners and managers, marketing and brand teams, communication professionals, venue operators and experience designers.
Before you join
Bring a learning objective and an anonymised example to discuss. Confirm any software accounts, equipment or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.
How to join this Sustainable & Zero-Waste Event Management course in Malaysia
Looking for green event training for your event or venue team in Malaysia? It suits event managers, venue operators and brand teams, who leave with a net-zero roadmap that sets out an actionable carbon reduction and circular strategy for their events.
Kursus Pengurusan Acara Mampan (Sustainable Events) di Malaysia
Kursus 2 hari untuk perancang dan pengurus acara, pengendali venue serta pasukan pemasaran dan jenama. Peserta mengaudit jejak karbon Skop 1–3, merancang bekalan dan katering sifar sisa, lalu menyediakan pelan hala tuju sifar bersih (net-zero) untuk acara mereka. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Annette Yeo
An entrepreneur, event professional and corporate trainer with more than 20 years of experience. Her work spans event management, branding, marketing and customer engagement across Malaysia, Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
Get the full course brochure
View the full outline, learning outcomes and learning approach in the PDF, download a copy, or have it emailed to you.
Questions about Sustainable & Zero-Waste Event Management
Does the sustainable event management course cover ISO 20121?
Yes. One module covers ISO 20121 compliance and sustainability reporting, including global regulatory frameworks, ESG compliance and transparent impact reporting. The other modules cover carbon auditing, zero-waste supply chains, sustainable catering, clean energy and low-carbon transport, ending with a workshop on your event's net-zero roadmap.
Who should attend Sustainable & Zero-Waste Event Management training?
Event planners and managers, marketing and brand teams, communication professionals, venue operators and experience designers.
Who teaches the Sustainable & Zero-Waste Event Management course?
Annette Yeo is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
How is the course taught?
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
How long is the Sustainable & Zero-Waste Event Management course?
The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the Sustainable & Zero-Waste Event Management course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the Sustainable & Zero-Waste Event Management course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the Sustainable & Zero-Waste Event Management course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.