Sustainability is a crucial concern for us. We strive to make our activities around the trade fair and throughout the year as sustainable as possible. Find out more about some of our actions for a green and fair future.
Our activities for sutainable event organization
As an event of the Messe Frankfurt Group, Formnext is not only part of the first German trade fair company to become a member of the United Nations Global Compact in 2010. Formnext also has an exhibition center operator at its side whose strategic orientation has been determined by its sustainable business practices for decades.
A particular focus, of course, is on the environment and sustainability.
- The systematic separation and recycling of waste at the Frankfurt fair grounds is proving its worth, with up to 90 percent of the waste generated being fed back into the material cycle each year.
- The photovoltaic systems on the site supply electricity for over 500 households.
- In addition, of course, we use 100% green electricity.
- The Frankfurt exhibition grounds are a green oasis in the middle of the city: More than 40 percent of the open space is unsealed. Lawns, shrubs and around 890 trees create a pleasant microclimate. More than 244 vines make Frankfurt one of the few cities with its own vineyard.
- we produce all print media for Formnext on FSC-certified paper and we avoid environmentally harmful finishing methods as far as possible
- we compensate the CO² emissions for the production as well as the distribution of the Formnext magazine by reforestation projects, e.g. with the help of natureoffice.com.
Of course, that is by no means all. Ecological, social and economic responsibility is part of our business strategy. In all three dimensions, we are gradually developing objectives that will lead us closer to a sustainable future for events. Find here more details about our strategy and philosophy for climate protection and sustainable events and information such as our Code of Conduct, the Sustainability Activity Report and an exhibitor guide for sustainable trade fair participation.
Together we make the difference – exhibiting sustainably
To achieve sustainability, we need to work together as a team. With all players involved – before, during and after your trade fair presentation.
Below you will find an exhibitor guide with an overview of relevant topics that can be integrated into the planning process specifically when organizing sustainable trade fair presentations as well as practical tips on handling waste and recyclable materials during set-up and dismantling.