A sustainable event
Putting sustainability first
What's in this guide
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Inspiring sustainable development
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Running an environmentally responsible event
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Running a socially responsible event
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What we are doing in Mumbai
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Be a sustainable attendee
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Better stands for exhibitors
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Inspiring sustainable development
Through our community, purposeful partnership and meaningful content, we provide the tools for all the stakeholders to put the planet first.
Impact
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Integrating issues on sustainability throughout our content programme including the Vitafoods India Conference
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Developing market relevant partnerships
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Inspiring our suppliers, exhibitors and other stakeholders to deliver a sustainable event
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Running an environmentally responsible event
We're committed to reducing our emissions and waste each year.
Impact
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Reducing our event's carbon emissions
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Creating less waste
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Considering the sustainability credentials of all items sourced for the event
Impact
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Doing business safely and ethically
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Considering wellbeing and accessibility
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Supporting local businesses
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What we are doing in Mumbai
Through our community, purposeful partnerships and meaningful content, we provide guidelines to help all stakeholders put sustainability at the heart of their business.
Impact
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Help our markets through inspiring sustainable development
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Run the event in an increasingly environmentally responsible manner
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Run the event in a socially responsible manner
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Being a sustainable attendee
Doing your bit for sustainability takes a few simple steps.
Sustainability guidelines
- Reduce your carbon footprint by making use of the public transport to and from the event.
- If you are travelling by plane, make sure to offset the flight.
- Book a hotel in the proximity of the venue to
reduce your environmental impact.
- Be aware of the waste that you are generating onsite
- Get exhibitors to share their collateral with you digitally to avoid a lot of paper waste
- Use a reusable coffee cup at any of the catering outlets around the venue
As well as creating a safe environment for all, your wellbeing needs to be prioritised, especially during long online sessions. Take a walk and stretch in between sessions and try to conserve energy on your devices.
When you contract a stand designer/builder for the event, consider the following:
- Can your stand be reused at other events you attend?
- How can stand waste be minimised?
- Are they compliant with health and safety regulations?
- Do you know who the end company building your stand is? Are they compliant?
- Can you reduce the stand build time by having pre-fabricated build & save money?
- How can you lower your environmental impact by checking their shipping method?
Promote your company’s and products sustainability credentials – let visitors know what you are doing to support the food manufacturing industry.
- Reduce your paper output by switching to digital alternatives
- If you do need to print or have promotional materials produced, make sure they are made from eco-friendly sources
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Better stands for exhibitors
Waste reduction by removing single-use stands from our event.
Why better stands
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Better quality
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More sustainable
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Lower costs
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Time efficient