We create socially and socially responsible events with impact
Together we aim to:
- reduce our environmental impact and reduce waste
- support communities in their transition to a sustainable economy
- promote innovation
- embrace diversity and inclusion in all its dimensions and ensure the well-being of every visitor
As part of Easyfairs Group, we are committing to the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge. Our goal? To be completely climate neutral by 2050 and halve our CO2 emissions by 2030.
THE 6 KEY INITIATIVES
to achieve these objectives:
1.
Production & waste
We use all-in stands whenever possible
We have a clear waste policy
- We sort all waste
- We place sorting bins at strategic locations
- We provide exhibitors with a sorting kit
- We limit the use of plastic and paper
- Exhibitors and visitors use our SmartBadge technology
- We provide digital signage where possible
- We reuse banners, banners, flags for subsequent editions of Logistic & Industrial Build
- We use environmentally friendly cleaning products
2.
Energy
We use renewable energy
- The solar panels on the roof of Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo supply Logistic & Industrial Build with green power
- Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo are equipped with LED lighting, as well as our all-in stands
- We reduce energy consumption by strictly controlling lighting, heating and HVAC levels during set-up and take-down
- We switch off electricity at all stands at night
- We limit the temperature to 18°C
- The toilets in Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo are equipped with an economy button
3.
Travel & accomodation
We reduce travel emissions
- Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo have charging points for electric cars
- We encourage visitors to come to Logistic & Industrial Build on foot, by bike, by public transport or by carpool
- Tram T1 from the centre of Ghent stops in front of Flanders Expo
- Antwerp Expo is only a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and a 20-minute walk from Antwerp-Zuid railway station
- Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo both have spacious bicycle parking facilities
We use all-in stands whenever possible
We have a clear waste policy
- We sort all waste
- We place sorting bins at strategic locations
- We provide exhibitors with a sorting kit
- We limit the use of plastic and paper
- Exhibitors and visitors use our SmartBadge technology
- We provide digital signage where possible
- We reuse banners, banners, flags for subsequent editions of Logistic & Industrial Build
- We use environmentally friendly cleaning products
We use renewable energy
- The solar panels on the roof of Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo supply Logistic & Industrial Build with green power
- Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo are equipped with LED lighting, as well as our all-in stands
- We reduce energy consumption by strictly controlling lighting, heating and HVAC levels during set-up and take-down
- We switch off electricity at all stands at night
- We limit the temperature to 18°C
- The toilets in Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo are equipped with an economy button
We reduce travel emissions
- Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo have charging points for electric cars
- We encourage visitors to come to Logistic & Industrial Build on foot, by bike, by public transport or by carpool
- Tram T1 from the centre of Ghent stops in front of Flanders Expo
- Antwerp Expo is only a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and a 20-minute walk from Antwerp-Zuid railway station
- Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo both have spacious bicycle parking facilities
5.
Food & food waste
We ensure that our catering outlets use food sustainably
- We ask our catering partners to: source food locally, serve fish that is sustainably farmed or caught and offer fair trade or organic tea and coffee
- We provide vegetarian and vegan options in all catering outlets
- We control portion sizes to reduce food surpluses
6.
Social responsibility
We aim to be a socially and socially responsible event
- We are committed to being an accessible event for all
- We strive for equal representation of men and women in the content programme
- We carefully compile our exhibitor list with a focus on innovation and sustainability
- Via a carefully mapped sustainability track, visitors are introduced to a range of environmentally friendly products and services from exhibitors
- We give preference to local suppliers and vendors adopting socially responsible practices
- We generate tourism in the city, supporting local businesses, restaurants and hotels
We select our suppliers partly on the basis of sustainability criteria
We ensure that our catering outlets use food sustainably
- We ask our catering partners to: source food locally, serve fish that is sustainably farmed or caught and offer fair trade or organic tea and coffee
- We provide vegetarian and vegan options in all catering outlets
We reduce food waste
- We control portion sizes to reduce food surpluses
We aim to be a socially and socially responsible event
- We are committed to being an accessible event for all
- We strive for equal representation of men and women in the content programme
- We carefully compile our exhibitor list with a focus on innovation and sustainability
- Via a carefully mapped sustainability track, visitors are introduced to a range of environmentally friendly products and services from exhibitors
- We give preference to local suppliers and vendors adopting socially responsible practices
- We generate tourism in the city, supporting local businesses, restaurants and hotels
VISITOR?
This is what you can do:
You can help make Logistic & Industrial Build a sustainable event!
- Come to Logistic & Industrial Build on foot, by bike or by public transport. Do you still take the car? Give your colleagues and/or friends a ride!
- Throw your waste in the right sorting bin.
- Stay in an (eco)hotel within walking distance of Logistic & Industrial Build or come to the event by public transport.
Exhibitor?
This is what you can do:
This is how you make your participation in Logistic & Industrial Build more sustainable.
- Choose a reusable all-in stand from Easyfairs or design your own stand that you can reuse.
- Install LED lighting in your booth.
- Use reusable panels (e.g. without date) made of recyclable materials, and if possible with eco-friendly ink.
- Try to use recyclable floor coverings as much as possible.
- Giving a gift to visitors? Ask yourself if the gift is useful and it will be used effectively.
- Recycle by using our sorting bins.
- Come by public transport or carpool with your colleagues if possible.
- Stay in a hotel within walking distance or stay in the city centre and come to the event by public transport.
- Choose sustainable and local transport and logistics companies and local suppliers.
- Avoid single-use plastic.
- Inspire visitors to your stand by introducing them to your sustainable operation and/or products.
