The creation of a sustainable event requires the support of everyone involved – our team, partners, and all of attendees. At IMEX, we're committed to making our events more sustainable and reducing our global impact. Find out more about sustainability at IMEX Frankfurt and discover how you can support people and planet while you're at the show.

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What you can do to support people and planet
A sustainable event & sustainability report
Carbon offset
EDI
Better stands
Giving back 
Meet our Green Squad and EDI working group
 

Small steps can make a big impact.

Here are a few simple ways you can support people and planet while at IMEX:

Take part in our People & Planet Pledge Read and support the IMEX code of conduct Attend sessions on EDI or sustainability  Use sustainable modes of transport by using public transport or walking, or offsetting your carbon emmisions Choose sustainable food options (look out for regional, organic, waterwise, vegetarian and plant-based options on our menus)​

Discuss sustainable options and policies with prospective partners during your meetings​ Place unwanted items in the donation bins and recycle your show badge when you leave Perform a random act of kindness (buy someone a coffee in the coffee line, help with directions or donate to a charity – see below for suggestions) Wear a pronoun badge to help  to create an open and inclusive environment Bring a reusable water bottle to the show to reduce plastic waste onsite

You can make a positive climate contribution by buying vetted carbon credits, powered by Cloverly. View your estimated travel emissions in your IMEX account, where you can offset your travel emissions or a different amount. Your travel emissions are estimated based on your country or region of departure, and how you travel to IMEX—information you provided when you registered.  

If your estimated travel emissions are 250kg or higher, you can contribute to a blended carbon credit portfolio made up of the three projects below. If your estimated travel emissions are below 250kg you can contribute to one of the individual projects below:

Katingan: This Indonesian project protects and restores 149,800 hectares of tropical peat swamp forest - an area that’s rich in biodiversity and home to endangered species. 

Trees for Global Benefit: an award-winning reforestation project empowering Ugandan families to engage in tree planting and reforestation, while delivering rich socioeconomic benefits to the rural communities.  

Novocarbo Biochar: a long-term plant-based carbon removal innovation, located minutes from Messe Frankfurt.
 

With thanks to our Sustainability Consultant, MeetGreen™

How we celebrate and champion equity, diversity and inclusion  

Our team is focused on cultivating speaker diversity and welcomes speakers from underrepresented groups with a wide range of experiences and perspectives 

We're proud supporters of the Neu Project –  a community advocating for safe, reflective events and environments that allow all people to thrive

We’re always working on an inclusive and accessible social media presence​ 

Check out our case study from IMEX Frankfurt 2019 for more information about the EDI initiatives in place at our shows

We’ve created the IMEX code of conduct which is highlighted in emails to our attendees pre-show and placed in high traffic areas at our trade shows​ ​​

We have created an inclusive language guide for everyone to use

​​​​ We encourage our staff to wear pronoun badges at our shows to create an open and inclusive environment​

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Better Stands  

We are part of a group of exhibition organizers piloting the Better Stands 10-point framework. Better Stands' aim is to help the exhibitions industry reduce waste and carbon emissions by replacing single-use booths with reusable booths. And to create safer and healthier build environments.  

At IMEX Frankfurt 2024, all booth constructors are asked to self-assess using a Better Stands questionnaire. Some booths will be selected for an on-site assessment; these booths will receive a provisional Better Stands result. Booth coordinators and constructors will be told ahead of the show if their booth will be assessed on site. 

Pilot learnings and resulting future plans will be shared before IMEX Frankfurt 2025. Find out more about Better Stands.

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Supporting the local community and our industry colleagues

We proudly support a range of industry charities as well as local charities in Frankfurt and beyond.