Social Sustainability

CHAPTER 10Chapter 10Social SustainabilityLearning ObjectivesHow meetings and events may contribute to social well beingHow corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments can provide volunteer, financial, or in-kind support to social causesHow to maintain a happy, healthy workforce through sustainable human resourcesCHAPTER 10Learning ObjectivesHow to meet standards for equality and accessibilityHow to make your meeting or event a welcoming environment for all personsHow to source local goods and servicesHow to create a legacy of positive social impacts in areas such as health, ecosystem, and urban regenerationCHAPTER 10Opening ActivityConduct a brief accessibility audit of the building you are in now.Is this space accessible to persons with disabilities?CHAPTER 10Corporate Social ResponsibilityVolunteerismFinancial contributionsIn-kind philanthropyCHAPTER 10Carbon OffsettingContributions to environmental charities to balance your carbon emissionsSample projects:Financing composting equipment on a farmConverting landfill methane into energyProviding wind energy in IndiaInstalling biomass boilers for a factory in ArgentinaCHAPTER 10AccessibilityUnderstand the correct terminologyComply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Accessibility auditCHAPTER 10Local RootsCHAPTER 10Attendees of The Big Tent were greeted by hostesses who provided fresh organic strawberries for those who traveled by bicycle or public transportation.ExerciseCHAPTER 10Participants pedal stationary bicycles to power a movie at Guerilla Cinema in Edinburgh.Ecosystem RebuildingCHAPTER 10Staff at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre spend a day volunteering for environmental causes. Courtesy of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.Urban RegenerationCHAPTER 10Staff at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre clean up their urban environment. Courtesy of the Edinburgh International Conference Center.National Football League (NFL)Check out the NFL Play 60 campaign at www.nfl.com/play 60:How does this inspire young people?What kinds of activities take place?How is it marketed?CHAPTER 10Lightning RoundCorporate social responsibility (CSR)PhilanthropyCharity galasIn-kind supportCarbon creditsEqual Opportunities Monitoring FormAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Accessibility auditEcosystem rebuildingUrban regenerationCHAPTER 10HomeworkFind a social issue of importance to your region.How could an event support this issue?CHAPTER 10