BS 8901 provides requirements for planning and managing sustainable events of all sizes and types. BS 8901 covers the entire range of events ranging from large-scale conferences and unique events such as the 2012 Olympics to music festivals and air shows. BS 8901 is applicable throughout the sector supply chain encompassing venues, organizing companies, and industry contracting firms and is aimed at the following groups:
BS 8901 gives guidance in the form of easy-to-understand practical information designed to assist the user to implement the requirements and those in event management to manage their environmental, financial, and social risks and impacts spanning all aspects of event management.