An Approach and a Tool for Measuring Impacts of Sustainable Events for “Hiilitalli”
Malabor, Cecilia Ann (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024112529735
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024112529735
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The objective of the thesis was to develop an approach for measuring impacts of “Hillitalli Green Summit 2024” (6th May 2024) and based on the first implementation, develop it into a measuring tool for impacts of similar sustainable events in future. HT is as an organization that focuses on developing innovative solutions for climate change mitigation and providing research-driven insights and information about sustainability transformation. As such, HT strives to ensure that its own events align with these goals.
This study relied on applied action research and qualitative research methods. The theoretical framework explored previous studies on available measuring tools for environmental and social impacts of events. The analysis part collected data from key stakeholders via meetings, discussions and interviews and analyzed documents of the case company related to the previous event. The conceptual framework was developed, incorporating selected relevant element of best practices and existing knowledge, so that to guide the development of own measurement tool.
The outcome of this study had two parts: 1) the approach and the set KPIs for measuring impacts of the HT Green Summit on 6th of May 2024, and 2) a measuring tool aligned to the set of goals of HT for similar event in the future. The outcomes were developed in co-creation with the key stakeholders. The study facilitate collaboration and further discussions among key stakeholders and it aims to provide aid and guidance for the case company to organizer sustainable events in the future. By organizing events that creates collaboration possibilities, promote sustainability education, and provide networking opportunities, HT can actively contribute to the sustainability transformation.
This study relied on applied action research and qualitative research methods. The theoretical framework explored previous studies on available measuring tools for environmental and social impacts of events. The analysis part collected data from key stakeholders via meetings, discussions and interviews and analyzed documents of the case company related to the previous event. The conceptual framework was developed, incorporating selected relevant element of best practices and existing knowledge, so that to guide the development of own measurement tool.
The outcome of this study had two parts: 1) the approach and the set KPIs for measuring impacts of the HT Green Summit on 6th of May 2024, and 2) a measuring tool aligned to the set of goals of HT for similar event in the future. The outcomes were developed in co-creation with the key stakeholders. The study facilitate collaboration and further discussions among key stakeholders and it aims to provide aid and guidance for the case company to organizer sustainable events in the future. By organizing events that creates collaboration possibilities, promote sustainability education, and provide networking opportunities, HT can actively contribute to the sustainability transformation.