
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.
People and planet pledge for all

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

With special thanks to MeetGreen®
Contact Eric Wallinger on eric@meetgreen.com to find out how MeetGreen can help with your next event.
We are here to help you, contact us if you have any questions.
Email: enquiries@imexexhibitions.com
or call: +44 (0) 1273 227311

