Expo 2020 Dubai receives the ISO certification for sustainability in operations management
Expo 2020 Dubai has achieved a new remarkable achievement by joining the most sustainable cycle in the history of the World Expo after receiving an official certificate from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a leading independent global assessment body, in recognition of the event’s sustainable management processes.
Obtaining the "ISO 20121:2012 Event Sustainability Management Systems" certification confirms that Expo 2020, which is the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, has included sustainability - which is one of its three themes - in its various stages.
This certificate is designed specifically for major events and events and aims to improve sustainability opportunities and reduce consequences for the environment and communities.
Whether it is environmentally improving site-level infrastructure or sourcing and using sustainable products, Expo 2020 is pushing the boundaries of sustainability at the local, regional and global level – placing sustainability issues, such as water, energy, waste, environment, materials and carbon, at the heart of its operations and the experiences of its visitors.
Puro Veritas, the world's leading provider of third-party testing, inspection and certification services, has completed the audit - the final critical step towards certification.
Dina Storey, Director - Sustainability Operations, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “We view sustainability as being of paramount importance to the future of humanity.
It was therefore chosen as one of the themes of Expo 2020, and our commitment to sustainability is embodied in all aspects of our journey to leave a meaningful impact beyond the boundaries of the Expo 2020 Dubai site and the six months of the international event.
“Obtaining the ISO 20121 certificate was a commitment announced by the UAE during the stage of submitting the hosting file, which is what we achieved, and our obtaining the ISO certificate for hosting one of the most sustainable International Expos ever is proof of the hard work, dedication and excellence of our teams as we continue Working to achieve the vision of the UAE leadership by consolidating the country’s position as a leader in the green economy and sustainable development.”
Marcel Hauchard, Senior Vice President, Euro Veritas Middle East, said: “We applaud Expo 2020 Dubai for being awarded the ISO 20121 certification. With this certification, the event organizers are sending a powerful message about the importance of sustainability in the way they run the international event. For nearly 200 years, we have supported our clients to ensure their assets, products, infrastructure and operations meet standards and regulations related to quality, health, safety, environmental protection and social responsibility. We are proud to contribute positively to the world we live in and to support organizations in their journey towards a more sustainable business, and a more sustainable world. This collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai demonstrates how sustainability plays a critical role in every aspect of the mega event, benefiting its partners, guests and society at large.”
This achievement comes after several infrastructure projects at Expo have received the highest possible sustainability ratings from Sequal, a prominent name in civil engineering assessment, including Al Wasl Plaza, the beating heart of the Expo site, and its 67.5-meter-high and 130-meter-diameter dome, which holds the largest The world's 360-degree viewing surface.
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