FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
22 November 2022
Events Industry Council Recognises Resorts World Sentosa for
Achievement of Sustainable Event Standards Certification
- Singapore-based venue reaches Platinum Level of global standards for environmental
and social responsibility -
The Events Industry Council (EIC) is pleased to announce that Resorts World Sentosa (RWS),
Asia’s premium lifestyle destination resort, is the first organisation in the world to achieve the
Platinum Level certification under the latest 2022 Sustainable Events Standards (Venue) released
in June 2022.
The EIC Sustainable Event Standards (SES) are specific standards for environmental and social
responsibility within the events industry. Created by the EIC Sustainability and Social Impact
Committee in partnership with industry professionals and leading sustainability practitioners, the
requirements provide event planners and suppliers with prescriptive actions for producing and
delivering sustainable events. The standard specifies performance criteria in the areas of
organisational management, marketing, communications and engagement, climate action, water
management, materials and circularity, supply chain management, diversity, equity and inclusion,
accessibility, and social impact. The Venue standard is one of eight comprehensive standards for
environmentally sustainable events.
RWS MICE & Corporate Sales Assistant Vice President Adeline Lim said, “The MICE industry
has great potential in addressing environmental issues and in making a positive impact on society.
With the sector set to have a strong recovery, this is an opportunity to not only entrench our
sustainability practices, but to also communicate to our delegates, guests and visitors that RWS
is committed to environmentally and socially responsible practices needed to support long-term
sustainability in our industry. We are indeed honoured to be the first in the world to be certified
according to EIC 2022 Sustainable Events Standards platinum level, it validates this commitment
and energises us to take our efforts to the next level.”
Amy Calvert, EIC CEO, added, "The Events Industry Council congratulates Resorts World
Sentosa on their Platinum Level Certification. This demonstrates a strong commitment to the
environmental, regenerative and socially responsible practices that are needed to accelerate
impact and support our sector now and into the future."
BPA iCompli Sustainability, a division of BPA Worldwide, a nonprofit international auditing
organisation headquartered in Shelton, CT USA, performed the independent third-party
certification of Resorts World Sentosa’s compliance with the Venue. "The certification to the event
sustainability standards created by EIC, and now adopted by the Resorts World Sentosa,
continues our long-standing commitment to promote innovation, achievement and transparency
in the sustainability journey for the event industry's stakeholders,” said Richard Murphy, President
and CEO of BPA Worldwide.
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Notes to Editors:
For all EIC media enquiries, additional comment and request for interview please contact:
Becca Krug or Hollie Luxford at Davies Tanner:
Tel: +44 (0)1892 619000 / Email: EIC@DaviesTanner.com
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About Events Industry Council
The Events Industry Council’s more than 30 member organisations represent over 103,500
individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the events industry. The Events Industry
Council’s vision is to be the global champion for event professionals and event industry
excellence. It promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programme and signature programme activities. The CMP
credential is recognised globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry. The
qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education and a rigorous
exam. The four signature programmes – Sustainability and Social Impact, Accepted Practices
Exchange (APEX), Knowledge and Leadership – represent the key initiatives, assets, services
and products for the Events Industry Council. Learn more at www.eventscouncil.org.
About BPA iCompli Sustainability
BPA iCompli Sustainability, a division of BPA Worldwide, is a not-for-profit auditing organization
established in 1931 to audit audience metrics for publishers, advertisers and their agencies.
Today, BPA’s audit services have expanded to include external assurance of government and
industry standards and independent verification of technology and service claims. BPA iCompli
Sustainability provides third-party certification to Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable
Events Standards (SES), sustainability framework services, and verification of sustainability
data including GHG emissions, waste diversion, water withdrawal, safety performance and
more. Learn more at www.bpaww.com.
About Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Asia’s premium lifestyle destination resort, is located on
Singapore’s resort island of Sentosa. Spanning 49 hectares, RWS is home to world-class
attractions including Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, Dolphin Island and
Adventure Cove Waterpark. Complementing the adventure and adrenaline of its theme parks
and attractions are six unique luxury hotels, the world-class Resorts World Convention Centre,
and a casino. RWS offers award-winning dining experiences and exciting cuisines from around
the world across its many renowned celebrity chef restaurants, establishing itself as a key
player in Singapore’s vibrant and diverse dining scene and a leading gourmet destination in
Asia for epicureans. The integrated resort also offers world-class entertainment, from original
resident productions to concerts. RWS has been named “Best Integrated Resort” since 2011 for
ten consecutive years at the TTG Travel Awards which recognises the best of Asia-Pacific’s
travel industry.
