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Environmental IMEX

GMIC LogoIMEX, in partnership with the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), is committed to educating the industry on the best environmental and CSR (corporate social responsibility) practices available and to doing all we can to “green” our exhibition, wherever possible.

"IMEX's green initiatives mark it as a kind of environmental conscience for the industry"

Hanna Grey, THA Group, UK

The IMEX Corporate Responsibility Project has been developed to give both exhibitors and visitors an opportunity to increase their awareness and knowledge of environmental and social responsibility within the meetings industry.

IMEX runs the only Green Awards for the meetings industry. Click here for more information on these prestigious awards.

 

Environmental Aims

 

  • To educate the industry on responsible travel through our partners
  • To reduce paper consumption in the office and on site during the exhibition
  • To use recyclable, recycled or sustainable source paper, whenever possible when producing IMEX materials
  • To recycle materials produced by IMEX, wherever possible
  • Ensure venue food and beverage providers use china and washable cutlery where ever possible
  • To arrange collection of flowers to be given to homes and hospitals in Frankfurt
  • Using energy efficient exhibition halls
  • Ensuring the halls can be reached by public transport
  • Using halls that have a recycling policy
  • Promoting awards that both enhance and encourage better practice in the industry: Green Meetings Award, Green Exhibitor Award and the Commitment to the Community Award.

 

Environmental Partners

IMEX works very closely with the following organisations to ensure that the meetings industry is kept up to date with environmental practices - GMIC, Green Global Village, Give Instead of Take, Louise Hall Reider and Co, Positive Impact and the Wuppertal Institute.

Environmental Research

IMEX carries out regular research on green issues in the meetings industry. View the latest research on the Global Data Exchange.

Environmental Initiatives at IMEX 2008

IMEX 2008 introduced a number of green initiatives, making it the greenest IMEX to date. Initiatives included: 

  • The use of hydroelectricity for all power during the exhibition including build-up and breakdown.
  • Recycled and recyclable paper badges coated in corn-starch laminate.
  • An anti-idling policy for IMEX buses.
  • The use of bio-diesel buses for 20% of the hosted buyer transfers.
  • Reusable recyclable polypropylene visitor bags and jute bags for Association Day.
  • Encouraging hosted buyers to travel by train where possible.
  • The IMEX Green Awards – including the new Green Supplier Award – presented at the IMEX Gala Dinner.

Visitors, exhibitors and hosted buyers could contribute to making IMEX even more environmentally friendly by:

  • Using the Frankfurt walking map published in the IMEX Show Guide and Floorplan.
  • Visiting the Corporate Responsibility Centre to pick up advice on how to make meetings and events greener.
  • Using the recycling bins placed throughout the hall.
  • Carbon offsetting their flights to Frankfurt.
  • Posting their brochures back to the office rather than throwing them away.

Corporate Responsibility Project Key Projects and Partners

Corporate Responsibility Centre

Green Meeting Industry Council

Green Global Village

Give Instead of Take

Louise Hall Reider & Co

Positive Impact

Tips for Green Exhibiting

Green Supplier Directory