Ireland is the first Presidency to be awarded the sustainable and environmental certifications that were also awarded to the London Olympic Games venues.
21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Certification Europe has awarded double certification for Event Sustainability (ISO 20121) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) standards to Dublin Castle, the headquarters for the seventh Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
It is the first time that a Presidency of the EU has attained a double ISO certification (previously the Denmark Government was certified only to ISO 20121). The impact of Ireland’s EU Presidency certification also sets a powerful precedent for future presidencies. It is the first time in fact that a political and governmental institution displays the combination of ISO 20121 and ISO 14001 standards: the two Management Systems guidelines that turned London 2012 Olympic Games into the most sustainable and eco-friendly global event ever.
With ISO 20121 and ISO 14001 certifications, the Irish EU Presidency sets an “Olympic record”
Conferring of these certifications took place on 21 December in the presence of Brian Hayes TD, Minister of State for Public Service Reform and the Office of Public Works (OPW). Upon receiving the two certificates, Minister Hayes stated:“The Irish Presidency of the EU’s certification to Event Sustainability and Environment Management Systems ISO standards is a proud first for Ireland. Certification will enhance Ireland’s relationship with other Member States, the EU institutions and internationally as a trustworthy, capable, and credible partner I would like to thank Certification Europe for working with OPW to achieve this success.”
The in-depth certification process conducted by Certification Europe will have a very tangible impact on the events that will be hosted at the Dublin Castle over the Irish Presidency term. These include:
Certification Europe’s Director of Client Services John Ryan, who presented the double award to Minister of State Brian Hayes, said: “With ISO 20121 and ISO 14001 certifications, the Irish EU Presidency sets an “Olympic record”, which will also maintain a sustainability legacy and environmental awareness with every event that OPW will host in the Dublin Castle in the future. We want to praise the outstanding commitment that OPW’s management and staff at the Dublin Castle have done to comply with Event Sustainability and Environmental Management Systems standard requirements.”
Dublin Castle will be the seat of Ministerial summits and many of the 180 meetings and events that the Irish Government will host during Ireland’s EU Presidency, which will be attended by around 15,000 delegates from across Europe and from around the world. The venue is run and managed by Ireland’s Office of Public Works (OPW), a governmental organisation whose core services are the conservation and management of our buildings and prestige heritage properties, Estate Portfolio Management including property and project management, architectural and engineering services and procurement services, while also being the lead agency for flood risk management in Ireland.
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