ISO 20121 TRAINING
To support you on your journey, IFES and fwd: have developed a one-year collaborative training program to help your organization implement ISO 20121.
Why ISO 20121
ISO 20121 is an international audited management system for sustainable events. As an ISO standard it is unique in two ways: first, it was created specifically for the events industry, and second, it can be applied to companies as a whole and to single projects or products. Some of the key advantages of ISO 20121 are:
- complements other ISO management standards
- supports collaboration with stakeholders, clients, and suppliers
- allows for own sustainability focus areas
- internationally recognized
- provides credible proof of sustainable practices
- prepares for emerging legal requirements
- secures competitive advantage
- is applicable to organisations and projects of all kinds and sizes
English Convoy (Convoy 6)
Registration Deadline: April 1
Kick-Off: April 13
German Convoy (Convoy 7)
Registration Deadline: August 19
Kick-Off: September 9
Getting Started
To support you on your journey to ISO 20121 certification we prepared two helpful resources:
- Fill out our status quo assessment to see how far you have already come and which steps still await you
- Get a first overview of the ISO implementation with our guide “ISO 20121 in 14 Steps”
Our ISO 20121 Convoy Training
The fwd: and IFES ISO 20121 Training Convoy is a comprehensive, year-long program that guides companies step-by-step through the entire ISO 20121 implementation journey. Delivered in a collaborative convoy format, the training is both affordable and highly interactive.
Unique Benefits
- Extensive templates: Access customizable tools such as a management manual, internal audit checklist, and materiality analysis, accelerating progress and saving time.
- Collaborative learning: Work alongside peers from different companies to exchange ideas, solve challenges, and build best practices together.
- Convoy setting: Training costs are reduced, and ongoing interaction ensures continuous support and accountability throughout the year.
- Proven implementation roadmap: Follow a guided program, first gaining an overview of the standard as a whole and then implementing it step-by-step.
Program Structure
- Kick-Off Meeting
- Three-day Basics Workshop (GUTcert approved): Covers the entire ISO from a project-perspective
- Three-day Advanced Workshop (GUTcert approved): Covers the entire ISO from an organizational perspective
- Five deepening modules: Focus on specific areas of ISO 20121, providing step-by-step guidance for implementation
- Five exchange modules: Offers live Q&A, experience sharing and collaborative template refinement
The next convoy is planned to start early 2026. Reach out to Dominique Bohler ([email protected]) to reserve a spot or answer any questions.
This program equips companies with the knowledge, resources, and peer support needed to confidently achieve ISO 20121 certification and drive sustainable change across the entire organization. Hear directly from our participants and see how the Convoy experience delivers real-world results:
