Our main initiatives
By actively engaging in the following six main areas, we aim to reduce our environmental impact, promote social responsibility and contribute to a more sustainable future
Energy
The venue takes energy-saving measures, uses only green electricity, and implements other actions to reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
- We limit our energy consumption by carefully controlling lighting, heating, and levels of ventilation, heating, and air conditioning (HVAC).
- The facility is equipped with LED lighting and uses renewable electricity.
- We limit the temperature to 20°C during the event.
- Our all-inclusive booths and all organizer areas are equipped with LED lighting.
Travel & Accommodation
Easyfairs reduces emissions from travel and selects our preferred accommodation partners based on sustainability criteria.
- Electric car chargers are available in close proximity to the facility.
- Bicycle parking is available nearby the facility.
- We recommend carpooling to the event.
- The facility is located within a 5-minute walking distance from the nearest commuter train station.
- All shuttle traffic from the station is operated with electric vehicles.
Food & food waste
We apply principles of sustainable food sourcing at our food service locations, reduce food waste, and donate surplus food to charity.
- We encourage our suppliers to practice portion control at serving stations to reduce waste.
- Vegetarian and vegan options are available at serving stations.
- We ask our suppliers to purchase food locally and adhere to principles of responsible agriculture.
- We ask our suppliers to serve fish & seafood in accordance with sustainable guidelines to preserve ecosystems.
- We ask our suppliers to only purchase fair trade/organic tea and coffee.
- No red meat is served in our lunch restaurants.
- We strive to eliminate single-use plastics at all serving areas.
Production & Waste
We implement strict waste management and waste reduction plans, as well as limit the use of plastic at our events.
- We sort the waste generated by our events.
- We lay out reusable carpet tiles at our events.
- Our Smart Badge technology enables a significant reduction in paper usage for our exhibitors.
- The venue is equipped with sorting bins at key locations.
- We use reusable booth packages at this event, allowing us to greatly reduce the waste generated by single-use booths.
- We sort the waste generated by our events.
- We offer 100% recyclable carpeting at our events.
- We use eco-labeled cleaning products at the facility.
- We strive to eliminate single-use plastic at all serving stations and collaborate with all our partners to replace single-use plastic packaging and bottles with sustainable solutions.
- The facility is equipped with multiple water stations.
Freight & Logistics
Easyfairs booth packages reduce transportation emissions and waste, and we select our suppliers based on sustainability criteria.
- We apply sustainability criteria in our contracts.
- We select our suppliers based on sustainability criteria for transportation.
Social responsibility
We strive to be an inclusive team, embracing diversity with equal opportunities for all and embedd sustainability at the core of our event.
- Our event seminar program focuses on topics within sustainability.
- We provide hearing loops at our conferences.
- We favor local suppliers and suppliers who apply socially responsible practices (gender equality, DEI, solidarity measures).
- Our event generates city tourism and supports local restaurants/hotels.