The Sustainable Event Alliance is proud to announce the newest cohorts to the SEA Accredited Professional program are from Italy, Canada and Australia– proving that sustainable event management is being embraced across the globe.

SEA Accredited Professionals are recognised for their up-to-date knowledge and experience within the field of sustainability in event management and their competency to advise, assess or train others.

Apart from SEA membership prerequisites to become an SEA Accredited Professional are:

Professional Experience:

  • a minimum of 24 months demonstrated sustainability-in-event-management practice which includesplanning and delivery, including onsite operations.
  • held an operational role with responsibilities and decision-making authority on event planning and delivery.
  • gained required experience through professional experience or a combination of professional experience and education.

Knowledge:

  • an understanding of sustainable development principles as they relate to event production.
  • competency to identify sustainability issues as they relate to event management and to develop plans of action to deliver improved sustainability performance.
  • an understanding of the administrative, technical and regulatory requirements that are applicable to sustainability in event management

Candidates undertake a 75-question online competency assessment, which is anonymously peer-reviewed by fellow SEA Accredited Professionals. Once assessed and approved, candidates are asked to contribute new knowledge to the sector and SEA members.

Kalen Pilkington

In-house Sustainability Manager
Consultant
Event Producer with sustainability expertise

Kalen Pilkingtonspecialises in designing sustainable events and marketing materials. She integrates holistic sustainability into all of her events, not only focusing on the environment, but also the social and economic aspects as well.

“I believe in seeking out sustainable solutions through event planning and delivery at the community level that help contribute to a shared global responsibility. I look for unique and innovative ways to plan and deliver events that are enjoyable for guests and provide aspects of education about the host organizations and their commitment to sustainability.

One of the primary, and most rewarding, parts of my job is to plan events that engage, inspire and connect our staff, students and faculty. I always aim to create unique, innovative, accessible and inclusive events so that all members of the university community can learn, participate and have fun.”

Location:St Albert, Alberta, Canada
Years experience in sustainable event practice:5
Email:| LinkedIN:Kalen Pilkington

Lorenzo Orlandi

In-house Sustainability Manager
Consultant
Auditor

Lorenzo Orlandimanageshis own company LOCOM, a are partner of the LOVETHEPLANET network, to develop sustainable projects and services since 2014. He focuses on ‘green’ marketing sustainability report communication, stakeholder engagement and sustainable events management with ISO20121.

“I am very proud to be recognized as an Accredited Professional by Sustainable Event Alliance.

Since the ISO20121 standard has been released I have always tried to deepen my skills over event sustainability management.

As a consultant I am always looking for new relations to improve my knowledge and background, and becoming an Accredited Professional I think that I will have the opportunity to learn, talk and share experience internationally over SEM. In Italy we have many important events, but sustainability is still known by a little management, therefore only a few of it it’s sustainable.

I would like to contribute at the development of a the ‘Sustainable Event Culture’ improving my skills and engaging stakeholders over sustainability management.”

Location:Verona, Italy
Years experience in sustainable event practice:3
Email:| LinkedIN:Lorenzo Orlandi

Jacqui Bonnitcha

Consultant

Jacqui Bonnitcha is a sustainability consultant at edgeenvironment.com.auspecialised in supporting companies to measure, understand and manage the environmental and social impacts of their products, services and operations, using best practice based on sound science.

“I am passionate about connecting sustainability to the overall event strategy in a focused and pragmatic way. I use sustainability methods such as life cycle assessment and sustainable procurement standards to ensure that resources expended have the greatest sustainability outcomes.I have expertise across energy efficiency, waste and procurement across all sizes of events, from local festivals to the Commonwealth Games.

Location:Sydney,Australia
Years experience in sustainable event practice:2
Email:| LinkedIN:Jacqui Bonnitcha