People and planet pledge

People and planet pledge

Make a pledge for people and planet

We’re on a mission to support both people and planet by telling stories and seeking action. Whether you’re a stand coordinator or a buyer, we’re asking you to make a pledge to champion social impact and environmental responsibility at IMEX Frankfurt.

Commitment

By each committing to four simple actions, together we can create a show that’s both inclusive and conscious of our impact on the planet.

Recognition

We’ll highlight participating stands with a green stand number and in a listing at the IMEX-EIC People and Planet Village (if registration is received by 24 April).

Reward

Everyone supporting the pledge can collect a ribbon at the IMEX Info Zone in Hall 9 to emphasise their participation.

People and planet pledge for all

Choose four (or more) of the following:

Read and support the IMEX code of conduct.

Visit the IMEX-EIC People and Planet Village

Attend a diversity, equity and inclusion, or sustainability education session

Bring a pronoun badge to wear at the show

Travel responsibly by carbon offsetting your travel, using public transport, or walking to and from the show

Download the TraffickCam App (to help combat human trafficking)

Choose sustainable food options (look out for regional, organic, waterwise, vegetarian and plant-based options on our menus)

Talk to prospective partners about their sustainability options during your meetings
Perform a random act of kindness (e.g. buy someone a coffee in the coffee line, help with directions or donate to local Frankfurt charities)

Place your unwanted items in the donation bins and recycle your show badge when you leave

People and planet pledge for exhibitors

Here are some actions for stand coordinators.

Commit to four (or more) of the following:

Talk to your stand constructor about using sustainable materials and what they can do to reduce waste
Order sustainable catering (e.g. regional, organic, waterwise, vegetarian, plant-based)
Reduce or remove all single-use plastics and paper, including brochures

Only offer sustainable gifts or giveaways

Read, support and share the IMEX code of conduct with your stand partners and staff

Support the use of pronoun badges for your show team

Encourage your show team to download the TraffickCam App (to help combat human trafficking)

Travel responsibly by carbon offsetting your team’s travel to the show

The deadline to sign up to the exhibitor pledge has now passed.

With special thanks to MeetGreen®

A huge and heartfelt thank you to our sustainability consultants MeetGreen for supporting us on our sustainability journey.
Contact Eric Wallinger on eric@meetgreen.com to find out how MeetGreen can help with your next event.

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