Sustainability

As an event organizer, we attach great importance to sustainability. We act in an environmentally friendly and socially responsible manner. We take a variety of measures and also support our partners in their activities.

We make our trade fairs effective and responsible events for our community.

Easyfairs is committed to organizing the fair in an environmentally friendly and socially responsible manner:

  • Reducing our environmental impact
  • Verringerung unserer Umweltbelastung
  • Promotion of innovations
  • Promoting diversity and integration in all its dimensions

Our sustainability measures are constantly being adapted and supplemented!

As part of the Easyfairs Group, we are a member of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge and are committed to being Net Zero by 2050 and halving our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Our most important initiatives

Energy

The venue relies on energy-efficient measures, generates renewable energy using solar panels and implements water-saving systems.

Successful implementation of AQUA Suisse

  • We limit our energy consumption by strictly controlling the lighting, heating and HVAC systems.
  • The venue and the stands are equipped with LED lighting.

Arrival & accommodation

We minimize travel emissions and select our preferred accommodation providers according to sustainability criteria.

Successful implementation of AQUA Suisse

  • The venue is equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles.
  • The venue has parking spaces for bicycles.
  • We recommend that you do not travel by car and use public transport or alternatives instead.
  • If this is not possible, we recommend carpooling.
  • The trade fair team forms carpools and/or uses public transportation.

Freight & Logistics

Our all-in stand package reduces transportation emissions and waste. We also carefully select our suppliers according to sustainability criteria.

Successful implementation of AQUA Suisse

  • We apply sustainability criteria in contracts and tenders (RFP = Request for Proposal).
  • We select our suppliers according to sustainable transportation criteria.
  • Our all-in stand package greatly reduces individual transportation.

Production & waste

We have implemented a stringent waste management and reduction plan, while limiting the use of plastic at our events.

Successful implementation of AQUA Suisse

  • We sort the waste produced at our events.
  • We do not use aisle carpeting (approx. 600 square meters of disposable carpeting).
  • Our smart badge technology enables our exhibitors to significantly reduce their paper consumption.
  • More than 95% of the total stand area is reusable stand structures.
  • For our events, we dispense with printed trade fair guides and instead rely on a trade fair app with all the relevant information.
  • For our events, we dispense with printed trade fair guides and instead rely on a trade fair app with all the relevant information.
  • Wherever possible, we use recyclable and/or reusable materials in our trade fair design.

Food & food waste

We integrate sustainable principles into the food procurement of our catering stations and strive to reduce food waste.

Successful implementation of AQUA Suisse

  • We ask our suppliers to check the portions at the catering points in order to avoid waste.
  • All catering outlets inspected by Easyfairs offer vegetarian options.
  • Red meat is deliberately avoided at all catering outlets inspected by Easyfairs.

Social responsibility

We strive to be an inclusive team, promote diversity, create equal opportunities for all and consistently make sustainability the focus of our events.

Successful implementation of AQUA Suisse

  • Übersetzter Text We actively promote diversity and equal opportunities within the team.
  • We ensure that our events are barrier-free.
  • Sustainability and social issues are integrated into the supporting program.
  • Our team is involved in a tree planting event on behalf of our exhibitors in cooperation with MYBLUEPLANET (Treebooking).
  • By participating in the “Run for the planet”, we motivate our community to donate to good causes.

Tips for exhibitors

Dear exhibitors: Become part of our green team and act for the future!

When you exhibit at the fair, you play an important role in shaping a sustainable event. Here are some practical tips on how you can make your participation more sustainable:

If possible, choose public transportation or carpool with your colleagues.

Choose a hotel that is within walking distance and/or uses environmentally friendly practices.

Consolidate your shipments and preferably use transport and logistics companies that use sustainable methods.

Give preference to local suppliers in order to support the local economy and reduce transportation routes.

Give preference to suppliers who meet ecological and social criteria.

When serving food at your stand, preferably choose local and plant-based products and avoid using single-use plastic.

Avoid wasting food and only order the quantity you need.

Take an active part in the initiatives and discussions during the event that will support the sustainable development of your sector.

Inspire visitors by showcasing the sustainable features of your products.

Take advantage of our all-in stand package and the numerous customization options.

Do without printed information material. Take advantage of our smart badge technology (storage of documents and information) and actively encourage trade visitors to scan their smart badge reader on the stand.

If printed material cannot be avoided in individual cases, make sure you use reusable materials (without date).

Choose a reusable all-in stand model from the organizer or design your own stand so that the structure can be reused multiple times year after year. Work with your stand builder to make your stand as sustainable as possible! Avoid building a disposable stand just for one event…

Create reusable signage (without dates) using recyclable materials and eco-friendly ink where possible

Use LED lighting and other energy efficient devices for your stand and don’t forget to turn them off at the end of the day.

Try not to use carpet and if you really need it, preferably choose reusable carpet tiles. If you use normal carpeting, make sure it is recyclable and recycled.

If possible, choose public transportation or carpool with your colleagues.

Choose a hotel that is within walking distance and/or uses environmentally friendly practices.

Consolidate your shipments and preferably use transport and logistics companies that use sustainable methods.

Give preference to local suppliers in order to support the local economy and reduce transportation routes.

Give preference to suppliers who meet ecological and social criteria.

Bring your own reusable water bottle to use our water dispensers and help us reduce the use of single-use plastic.

When serving food at your stand, preferably choose local and plant-based products and avoid using single-use plastic.

Avoid wasting food and only order the amount you need.

Take an active part in the many initiatives and discussions during the event that will support the sustainable development of your sector.

Inspire visitors by showcasing the sustainable features of your products.

Tips for visitors

Dear visitors: Become part of our green team and act for the future! Help us to make this event more sustainable! This is how you can support us:

  • Whenever possible, walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the event. Hier geht es zur SBB und Deutschen Bahn
  • Use our recycling bins for your waste.
  • Use your smart badge to get information about the exhibitors instead of asking for a brochure.
  • Choose a hotel that is within walking distance of the event and/or uses environmentally friendly practices.
  • Use the trade fair app to prepare for your visit and always have all the important information to hand.
  • Please return your Smart Badge at the exit so that we can dispose of it properly.
  • Whenever possible, walk, bike or use public transportation to get to the event. If you use your car
  • Bring your own reusable water bottle to use our water dispensers and help us reduce the use of single-use plastic.
  • Use our recycling bins for your waste
  • Nutzen Sie Ihren Smart Badge, um Informationen über die Aussteller zu erhalten, anstatt nach einer Broschüre zu fragen.
  • Choose a hotel that is within walking distance of the event and/or uses environmentally friendly practices.
  • Download our event app!!!
  • Take part in the numerous sustainability talks and guided tours taking place during the event!