VIII. Environment, Safety & Duty
1. Sustainability Standards
All IBBE events, travel, and merchandise must adhere to a basic code of sustainability:- Plan events using reusable, recyclable, or minimal-resource materials.
- Avoid plastic-heavy, single-use decoration or print.
- Prioritize local sourcing of food, props, and utilities.
- Digital-first default: prefer QR menus, digital kits, reusable forms.
2. Event Safety Guidelines
Each IBBE event, club session, or field visit must follow basic safety and risk mitigation protocols:- Emergency contacts must be logged for all attendees.
- Club coordinators must file a risk assessment note before off-campus activity.
- First-aid kits are mandatory for physical gatherings.
- All partner venues must comply with fire, sanitation, and ventilation safety.
3. Public Duty Clause
Every IBBE-certified activity — whether club, cluster, or event — must contribute to public welfare in a measurable way. Acceptable forms of contribution include:- Employment or internships created
- Mental health awareness campaigns
- Student-led public workshops
- Clean design or information systems for local schools
- Fundraising for verified social causes
- Solving inefficiencies in community structures
4. Measurable Impact Definition
Impact is not marketing reach. It is defined by what changed in the world because you existed. IBBE recognizes the following as measurable forms of impact:- Reach: Number of students directly trained, jobs created, funds raised
- Depth: Complexity reduced, hours volunteered, clarity added to systems
- Transferability: Can someone else use your work to create more change?