Reporting requirements for events in Germany are primarily governed by two major pieces of legislation that mandate environmental and human rights transparency:

  • German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG): As of 2024, this act applies to enterprises with over 1,000 employees. It requires large companies organizing events to monitor and report on human rights and environmental risks across their entire supply chain, including service providers like catering and logistics.
  • EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): This directive broadens the scope of sustainability reporting for event organizers. A critical requirement under the CSRD is the management of scope 3 event emission tracking, which includes reporting indirect emissions from attendee travel, procured goods, and waste disposal.

While these laws represent the mandatory legal landscape, companies often combine them with voluntary certifications to ensure full compliance and maintain stakeholder trust. Key standards include ISO 20121 for sustainable event management systems and DGNB certification for the sustainable operation of event venues.

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