We’re proud to share that Noble Events has been awarded the ISO 20121:2024 certification – the leading global standard for sustainable event management. This milestone recognises our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences that are not only innovative and impactful but also environmentally and socially responsible.
Why It Matters – For You, Our Clients
We know our clients are under growing pressure to demonstrate due diligence and align their events with wider CSR and ESG goals. With ISO 20121, we’ve put in place a robust, internationally recognised framework that futureproofs your events and ensures:
- Risk is reduced through consistent, accountable processes
- Stakeholders can see a clear commitment to sustainability
- Event delivery meets the highest global compliance standards
- Your brand reputation is protected—and enhanced—at every touchpoint
In short, we handle the complexity so you can stay focused on what matters most: your guests, your message, your impact.
What It Took – A Team-Led Commitment
Our journey to ISO 20121 began in September 2024, building on the strong foundation of our ISO 14001 environmental management system. This next step allowed us to deepen our focus on event-specific sustainability practices.
The process was led by Jan MacDonald, Operations Manager, whose forensic approach ensured our systems and documentation met the mark. Supporting this, Senior Event Manager Becky Davison played a key role during our live event audit, offering our assessors real-time insight into our delivery standards.
The auditor joined us on-site at a multi-day leadership event in central London, where he spoke directly with our client, venue team and supply partners. His comment at the close of the visit?
“All’s gone well today, very impressed with the event set up.”
Following a detailed Stage 2 review in April, we were awarded full certification, with no major or minor non-conformities. Just one opportunity for improvement was noted, which we’ve already implemented.
What This Means for Your Events
Sustainability is now embedded in how we work—before, during and after every event.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Sustainable supplier partnerships and venue assessments
- Post-event interviews to capture sustainability outcomes
- Optional carbon reporting and greener alternatives at proposal stage
- Ongoing team training and collaboration to keep practices up to date
- Confidence that your event delivery aligns with ISO 20121 principles
It’s all part of our promise to deliver events that are as responsible as they are remarkable.
Beyond Certification – Our Sustainability Ethos
We believe sustainability should be a standard, not a side note.
That’s why this certification sits alongside broader initiatives, including:
- Carbon balancing support for clients
- Our long-standing use of eco-conscious venues, suppliers and logistics partners
- Cross-brand collaboration within the VeSpace Group to raise industry standards
As Jan put it:
“It’s better for lots of people to address sustainability imperfectly than for one to do it perfectly. Our job is to help clients take those first steps—without compromising on quality.”
Looking for a Partner Who Delivers Events With Purpose?
We’d love to help.
Whether you’re planning a high-profile conference or a discreet UHNW gathering, we bring the same level of sustainability, precision and care to every brief.