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A sustainable event

Our sustainable efforts

What's in this guide

The core principles our events operate by

01 Inspiring sustainability development

02 Running an environmentally responsible event

03 Running a socially responsible event

04 Being a sustainable attendee

05 Being a sustainable exhibitor

01
Inspiring sustainability development

Through our community, purposeful partnership and meaningful content, we provide the tools for all stakeholders to put the planet first.

 

Impact

1 Providing content that enables sustainable development

2 Sharing best practices with all our stakeholders

3 Developing market relevant partnerships

02
Running a environmentally responsible event

We're committed to reducing our emissions with zero carbon waste by 2025.

 

Impact

1 Measure our events' greenhouse gas emissions

2 Reduce these emissions as much as possible by taking adequate measures

3 Compensate the emissions that are unavoidable, by using the United Nations Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs).

03
Running a socially responsible event

Make our events inclusive and diverse is a core priority. By championing local businesses, we make a positive impact in our host cities.

 

Impact

1 Doing business safely and ethically

2 Considering wellbeing and accessibility

3 Supporting local businesses

04
Being a sustainable attendee

Doing your bit for sustainability takes a few simple steps.

Sustainability guidelines
Answers to some of the most common queries
Travel green

  • 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

Reduce waste

  • 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

During online conference sessions

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.

hallway with visitors at Vitafood
05
Being a sustainable exhibitor

Waste reduction by removing single-use stands from our event.

Sustainability guidelines
Answers to some of the most common queries
Stand build & design

  • When you contract a stand designer/builder for the event, are you thinking about the following?
  • Can your stand be re-used at other events you attend?
  • How can the stand waste be minimized?
  • Are they aware and compliant with the Health & 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?

Travel green

  • Reduce your carbon footprint by making use of the public transport to and from the event

Event promotional collateral

  • 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

Transparency

Promote your company’s and products sustainability credentials – let visitors know what you are doing to support the food manufacturing industry

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How Vitafoods has become a leader in sustainable events
2018

  • Focused on waste reduction, carbon emission offset
  • Minimised the impact our operations have on the environment and our communities 
  • Empowered communities with educational events
  • Offset our carbon emissions with renewable electricity
  • Reduced waste from single use plastics and printed materials
2020

  • Launched several digital event solutions.
  • Partnered with a nonprofit Charity for the first time.
  • Produced sustainability content and encouraged healthy lifestyle during virtual events
  • Vitafoods became the first brand within the EMEA region to reach Leaders status on our fundmentals
2021

  • Adapted our sustainability commitment to all our virtual, hybrid and in-person events.
  • Contributed to a collective voice and developing a common advocacy agenda for the community by becoming a global member of Sun Business Network.
2022

  • Measured and reduced our events’ greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Started contributing to a collective voice and developing a common advocacy agenda for the community by becoming a global member of Sun Business Network.
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By 2025

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Zero Waste

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