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A sustainable event

Our commitment to sustainability

What's in this guide

The core principles we operate by

01 Inspiring sustainability development

02 Running an environmentally responsible event

03 Running a socially responsible event

04 Be a sustainable attendee

05 Be a sustainable exhibitor

Inspiring sustainability development

Through our community, purposeful partnership and meaningful content, we provide the tools for all the stakeholders to put the planet first.

Impact

1 Providing content that enables sustainable development

2 Sharing best practices with our stakeholders

3 Developing market relevant partnerships

Running a socially responsible event

Everything we draw is from the supply chain needs to meet the sustainability criteria. We're committed to reduce our emission and waste each year.

Impact

1 Reducing our event’s carbon emissions

2 Creating less waste

3 Considering sustainability credentials of the items sourced for the event

Running a socially responsible event

Make our events inclusive and diverse is core prioritary. By champion local businesses, we make a positive impact in our host cities.

Impact

1 Doing business safely and ethically

2 Considering wellbeing and accessibility

3 Supporting local businesses

Being a sustainable attendee

Doing your bit for sustainability takes a few simple steps.

Sustainability guidelines

Answers to some of the most common queries

Travel green

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 to
reduce your environmental impact

Reduce waste

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

During the conference

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.

Being a sustainable exhibitor

Waste reduction by removing single-use stands from our event.

Sustainability checklist

More things you can be doing

Stand build & design

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 minimised?
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?

Travel green

Reduce your carbon footprint by making use of the public transport to and from the event

Event promotional collateral

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

Transparency