Act for the Future

Together
becoming greener

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

  • Reducing our environmental impact
  • Supporting our local communities and towns in their transition to a sustainable economy
  • Promoting innovation
  • Promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms

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

Towards a sustainable trade fair
Easyfairs publishes its first sustainability report

Our key initiatives at FMB

We are making the FMB an effective and responsible event for our community.

Travel & Accommodation

We reduce travel emissions and select our preferred accommodation providers based on sustainability criteria.
  • The venue is equipped with charging points for electric vehicles.
  • The venue has bicycle parking facilities.
  • We recommend carpooling.

Freight & Logistics

Our all-in-one stand model reduces transport journeys and waste, and we select our suppliers based on sustainability criteria.
  • We apply sustainability criteria in contracts and tenders (RFP = Request for Proposal).
  • We select our suppliers based on sustainable transport criteria.

Food & Waste

We apply the principles of sustainable food procurement at our catering outlets and are working to reduce food waste.
  • Vegetarian options are available at the refreshment points.
  • Our suppliers and the food on offer are sourced locally.
  • Our menu does not include any red meat.
  • We work in partnership with the ‘too good to go’ app.

Production & Waste

We are implementing a strict waste management and reduction plan and limiting the use of plastic at our events.
  • We sort the waste generated at our events.
  • We use 100% recyclable carpet, which is laid out only on the stands.
  • Our Smart Badge technology enables a significant reduction in our exhibitors’ paper consumption.
  • Environmentally friendly, recyclable crockery and cutlery.

Energy

The venue is taking measures to save energy and water.
  • We minimise our energy consumption by strictly controlling the lighting, heating and HVAC systems.
  • The venue uses 100% green electricity.
  • The venue and the stands are fitted with LED lighting.

Social responsibility

We strive to be an inclusive team, to promote diversity and create equal opportunities for all, and to place sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
  • Our programme covers topics relating to sustainability.
  • We offer start-ups a platform to showcase their innovations.
  • We support a local school through a reading sponsorship scheme with the daily newspaper *Neuen Westfälischen*.

Tips for exhibitors

Dear exhibitors: Join our green team and take action for the future!

By exhibiting at the trade fair, you play a vital role in helping to create a sustainable event.
Here are some practical tips on how you can make your participation more sustainable:

  • Where possible, use public transport or carpool with your colleagues.
  • Choose a hotel that is within walking distance and/or practises environmentally friendly policies.
  • Consolidate your shipments and, where possible, use transport and logistics companies that employ sustainable methods.
  • Give preference to local suppliers to support the local economy and reduce transport distances.
  • Give preference to suppliers who meet environmental and social criteria.
  • If you are serving food at your stand, please choose locally sourced, plant-based products where possible and avoid using single-use plastic.
  • Avoid food waste and order only the amount you need.
  • Take an active part in the numerous initiatives and discussions taking place during the event, which will support sustainable development in your sector.
  • Inspire visitors by showcasing the sustainable features of your products.
  • Take advantage of our all-inclusive stand package and the wide range of customisation options.
  • Do without printed information material. Instead, make use of our Smart Badge technology (which allows you to store documents and information) and actively encourage trade visitors to scan your Smart Badge reader at the stand.
  • If printed material cannot be avoided in specific cases, please ensure you use reusable materials (without dates).

Tips for visitors

Dear visitors: Join our green team and take action for the future!​

We can’t do this on our own! Help us make the FMB more sustainable!

Here’s how you can support us:

Whenever possible, walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the event.
Please use our recycling bins for your rubbish.
Use your Smart Badge to get information about the exhibitors instead of asking for a brochure.
Please return your Smart Badge at the exit so that we can dispose of it properly.