Sustainable events
Our sustainable efforts
What's in this guide
The core principles our events operate by
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Inspiring sustainability development
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Running an environmentally responsible event
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Running a socially responsible event
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Being a sustainable attendee
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Being a sustainable exhibitor
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Inspiring sustainability development
Through our community, purposeful partnership and meaningful content, we provide the tools for all stakeholders to put the planet first.
Impact
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Offering content that enables sustainable development
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Hosting the Start-up Innovation challenge, with a special Jury’s choice award for the most sustainable solution.
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Fostering market relevant partnerships
02
Running a environmentally responsible event
We're committed to reducing our emissions and waste each year.
Impact
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Reducing our events' carbon emissions
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Creating less waste
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Considering sustainability credentials of the items sourced for the event
Impact
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Doing business safely and ethically
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Considering wellbeing and accessibility
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Supporting local businesses
04
Being a sustainable attendee
Doing your bit for sustainability takes a few simple steps.
Sustainability guidelines
Answers to some of the most common queries
- Reduce your carbon footprint by making use of the public transport to and from the event
- If you are travelling by plane, make sure to offset the flight
- Book a hotel in the proximity of the venue toreduce your environmental impact
- Be aware of the waste that you are generating onsite
- Get exhibitors to share their collateral with you digitally to avoid a lot of paper waste
- Use a reusable coffee cup at any of the catering outlets around the venue
As well as creating a safe environment for all, your wellbeing needs to be prioritised, especially during long online sessions. Take a walk and stretch in between sessions and try to conserve energy on your devices.
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Being a sustainable exhibitor
Waste reduction by removing single-use stands from our event.
Sustainability guidelines
Answers to some of the most common queries
- When you contract a stand designer/builder for the event, are you thinking about the following?
- Can your stand be re-used at other events you attend?
- How can the stand waste be minimized?
- Are they aware and compliant with the Health & Safety regulations?
- Do you know who the end company building your stand is? Are they compliant?
- Can you reduce the stand build time by having pre-fabricated build & save money?
- How can you lower your environmental impact by checking their shipping method?
- Reduce your carbon footprint by making use of the public transport to and from the event
- Reduce your paper output by switching to digital alternatives
- If you do need to print or have promotional materials produced, make sure they are made from eco-friendly sources
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