A sense of responsibility that you can feel at the trade fair.
As organisers, we place great importance on sustainability: we operate in an environmentally friendly and socially responsible manner – and are gradually transforming EMPACK into an effective, responsible event.
Sustainable Exhibiting
Reduce your carbon footprint with our turnkey booths
Did you know? Custom-built temporary booths often account for only 30% of all trade show booths, yet they generate about 63% of booth-related emissions.
Unser Ziel ist es, Ihre Teilnahme nicht nur nachhaltiger, sondern auch völlig stressfrei zu gestalten. Mit unseren wiederverwendbaren All-Inclusive-Ständen kümmern wir uns um Standbau, Grafiken und Möbel – Sie liefern lediglich das Artwork. Bei Ihrer Ankunft ist alles sofort einsatzbereit, sodass Sie sich voll auf Ihr Business und das Netzwerken konzentrieren können.
Example: Your all-inclusive booth at the trade show
An all-inclusive booth offers the best solution for your participation while reducing your carbon footprint. The image shows an example, fully equipped with graphics, LED spotlights, and furniture.
- Overlay graphics: Reusable fabric graphics for a consistent brand image (applies to all DACH IT events, except SOLIDS Parma).
- Furniture: All booth configurations include a functional basic setup that can be supplemented with a wide selection of additional furniture to meet your needs.
Benefits of the All-In Booth:
- We handle booth construction, graphics, furniture, and orders—all you need to do is send us your print files.
- Everything is set up upon your arrival, so you can focus entirely on your trade show presentation.
- Lower CO2 emissions thanks to reusable structures and shared logistics.
A leader amongst sustainable trade fair organisers.
The world is changing rapidly – companies need to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies more than ever before. At Easyfairs, we recognise this shift and have taken an innovative approach that has propelled us to the forefront of sustainable trade fair organisers.
Reduce environmental impact
Supporting the transition to a sustainable economy
Promoting innovation
Promoting diversity and integration
Clear objectives rather than vague promises.
2050
Net Zero – part of the Easyfairs Group
−50 %
Greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Pledge
Member of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge
Six areas of action, put into practice.
How we put sustainability into practice at EMPACK – from energy to social responsibility.
Energy
The venue is committed to energy-efficient measures, generates renewable energy using solar panels and has installed water-saving systems.
- We minimise our energy consumption by strictly monitoring the lighting, heating and HVAC systems.
- The venue and the stands are fitted with LED lighting.
Travel & Accommodation
We minimise travel-related emissions and select our preferred accommodation providers based on sustainability criteria.
- We recommend that you avoid travelling by car and use public transport or other alternatives instead.
- If this is not possible, we recommend car-sharing
- The trade fair team carpool and/or use public transport.
Freight & Logistics
Our all-inclusive stand package reduces transport emissions and waste. We also carefully select our suppliers based on sustainability criteria.
- We apply sustainability criteria in contracts and tenders (RFP = Request for Proposal).
- We select our suppliers on the basis of sustainable transport criteria.
- Our all-inclusive stand package enables us to significantly reduce the need for individual transport.
Production & Waste
We have implemented a rigorous waste management and reduction plan, whilst limiting the use of plastic at our events.
- Waste sorting at events
- We are not using aisle carpets (approximately 600 square metres of disposable carpet).
- A smart badge instead of paper, no printed catalogue
- More than 95 per cent of the total exhibition space consists of reusable stand structures.
- For our events, we do not use printed exhibition guides; instead, we rely on an exhibition app containing all the relevant information.
- PET bottles and the relevant collection bins are available at all catering points managed by Easyfairs.
- In our exhibition signage, we use recycled and/or reusable materials wherever possible.
Food
We incorporate sustainable principles into the food procurement for our catering outlets and aim to reduce food waste.
- Controlling portion sizes
- Vegetarian & vegan options
- No red meat at Easyfairs catering outlets
Social Responsibility
We strive to be an inclusive team, promote diversity, ensure equal opportunities for all, and consistently place sustainability at the heart of our event.
- Wir fördern Diversität und Chancengleichheit aktiv im Team.
- We actively promote diversity and equal opportunities within our team.
- Our team is committed to social projects and the protection of nature through various initiatives.
Doing good together.
Our team is committed to social projects and the protection of nature through various initiatives.
Sustainability starts with the little things:
How our bee initiative contributes to EMPACK Switzerland’s ESG strategy
Let’s work together as a community to make Linus’s big dream come true!
Linus’s dream of drifting with the World Championship runner-up
We plant trees
Easyfairs Switzerland has introduced its very own environmental incentive.
Join our green team.
Sustainability can only be achieved if we all work together – here are a few simple steps you can take to make a difference.
Travel & Accommodation
- Use public transport or car-sharing
- Choose hotels within walking distance that adopt environmentally friendly practices
Logistics
- Consolidate consignments
- Sustainable transport and logistics companies use
- Give preference to local suppliers who meet environmental and social criteria
Food
- Please bring your own reusable water bottle
- Offer regional and plant-based products at the stand
- Avoid single-use plastic, minimise food waste
Stand design & waste
- Use the reusable all-in-one stand model
- Recyclable signage printed with eco-friendly ink
- Switch off LEDs and energy-efficient appliances at the end of the day
- Reusable or recyclable carpet tiles
Social Responsibility
- Actively participate in sustainability initiatives
- Showcasing Sustainable Product Features
Your contribution
- Travel on foot, by bike, or by public transportation
- Use recycling bins for trash
- Use Smart Badges Instead of Brochures
- Choose a hotel within walking distance that follows eco-friendly practices
- Take part in sustainability talks and guided tours
Compare the effects of your choice of location
Why Our Stands Produce Fewer Emissions
Current figures*
100.000 km
Number of truck-kilometers saved per year
90.000 m²
Disposable carpet saved per year
45.000 m²
Recycled booth graphics (textile printing) per year
* Basis for calculation:
Approx. 90,000 m² of carpet (approx. 320 kg/1,000 m²) equals approx. 30 metric tons. This saves approx. 9,400 kg of CO₂, approx. 2,916 m³ of water, and approx. 420,000 kWh of energy per year.
Ready for a stress-free and sustainable trade show presence?
Find out all the details in our information sheet, or contact our operations team if you have any questions about our sustainable booth construction solutions.
A responsible trade show—live.
Read in detail about how Easyfairs implements sustainability across all its trade shows.