We create socially and socially responsible events with impact
Together we want to:
- reduce our environmental impact
- support communities in their transition to a sustainable economy
- promote innovation
- embrace diversity and inclusion in all its dimensions
As part of Easyfairs Group, we are committing to the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge. Our goal? To be completely climate neutral by 2050 and halve our CO2 emissions by 2030.
THE 6 MAIN INITIATIVES
to achieve these goals:
1.
Production & waste
We use all-in stands
We have a clear waste policy
- We sort all waste
- We place sorting bins in strategic locations
- We give exhibitors a sorting kit
- We limit the use of plastic and paper
- Exhibitors and visitors use our SmartBadge technology
- We use only recyclable plastic for our production needs
- We favor digital communication and provide digital signage
- whenever possible
- We reuse banners, banners, flags for subsequent editions of Transport & Logistics
- We use environmentally friendly cleaning products
2.
Energy
We use renewable energy
- The solar panels on the roof of Antwerp Expo and Flanders Expo partially supply Transport & Logistics with green electricity
- Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo are equipped with LED lighting, as well as our all-in stands
- We limit energy consumption by strictly controlling lighting, heating and HVAC levels during set-up and take-down
- We limit the temperature to 18°C
- The toilets in Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo are equipped with an economy button
3.
Travel & accommodation
We reduce travel emissions
- Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo have charging points for electric cars
- We encourage visitors to come to Transport & Logistics on foot, by bike, by public transport or carpooling
- Streetcar T1 from the city center stops in front of Flanders Expo
Antwerp Expo is only a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and a 20-minute walk from Antwerp South station - Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo have a bicycle shed at their disposal
- Streetcar T1 from the city center stops in front of Flanders Expo
We use all-in stands
We have a clear waste policy
- We sort all waste
- We place sorting bins in strategic locations
- We give exhibitors a sorting kit
- We limit the use of plastic and paper
- Exhibitors and visitors use our SmartBadge technology
- We use only recyclable plastic for our production needs
- We favor digital communication and provide digital signage whenever possible
- We reuse banners, banners, flags for subsequent editions of Transport & Logistics
- We use environmentally friendly cleaning products
We use renewable energy
- The solar panels on the roof of Antwerp Expo and Flanders Expo partially supply Transport & Logistics with green electricity
- Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo are equipped with LED lighting, as well as our all-in stands
- We limit energy consumption by strictly controlling lighting, heating and HVAC levels during set-up and take-down
- We limit the temperature to 18°C
- The toilets in Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo are equipped with an economy button
We reduce travel emissions
- Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo have charging points for electric cars
- We encourage visitors to come to Transport & Logistics on foot, by bike, by public transport or carpooling
- Streetcar T1 from the city center stops in front of Flanders Expo
- Antwerp Expo is only a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and a 20-minute walk from Antwerp South station
- Flanders Expo and Antwerp Expo have a bicycle shed at their disposal
5.
Food & food waste
We ensure that our catering outlets use food sustainably
- We ask our catering partners to: source food locally, serve fish that is sustainably farmed or caught, and offer fair trade or organic tea and coffee
- We provide vegetarian and vegan options in all catering outlets
- We control portion sizes to reduce food surpluses
6.
Social responsibility
We are committed to being a socially and socially responsible event
- We are committed to being an accessible event for everyone
- Sustainability is an integral part of the conference program
- Discover the full program here, with topics such as a low-carbon transport chain or data-driven logistics and numerous exciting case studies
- Here we strive for equal representation of men and women
- We also offer supportive hearing kits
- We encourage innovation and offer start-ups a platform to present innovations, pitch ideas and network
- We carefully curate our exhibitor list with a focus on innovation and sustainability
- We organize a Job Day and offer students an educational program in collaboration with our partner LOGOS
- We give preference to local suppliers and vendors who apply socially responsible practices
- We generate tourism in Ghent and Antwerp, supporting local businesses, restaurants and hotels
We select our suppliers based in part on sustainability criteria
We ensure that our catering outlets use food sustainably
- We ask our catering partners to: source food locally, serve fish that is sustainably farmed or caught, and offer fair trade or organic tea and coffee
- We provide vegetarian and vegan options in all catering outlets
- We control portion sizes to reduce food surpluses
We are committed to being a socially and socially responsible event
- We are committed to being an accessible event for everyone
- Sustainability is an integral part of the conference program
- Discover the full program here, with topics such as a low-carbon transport chain or data-driven logistics and numerous exciting case studies
- Here we strive for equal representation of men and women
- We also offer supportive hearing kits
- We encourage innovation and offer start-ups a platform to present innovations, pitch ideas and network
- We carefully curate our exhibitor list with a focus on innovation and sustainability
- We organize a Job Day and offer students an educational program in collaboration with our partner LOGOS
- We give preference to local suppliers and vendors who apply socially responsible practices
- We generate tourism in Ghent and Antwerp, supporting local businesses, restaurants and hotels
VISITOR?
This is what you can do:
You can help make Transport & Logistics a sustainable event!
- Come to Transport & Logistics by foot, bike or public transportation. Do you still take the car? Give your colleagues and/or friends a ride!
- Throw your trash in the proper sorting bin.
- Stay at an (eco)hotel within walking distance or come to Transport & Logistics from downtown by public transportation
Exhibitor?
This is what you can do:
This is how you make your participation in Transport & Logistics more sustainable.
- Choose a reusable all-in booth from Easyfairs or design your own that you can reuse.
- Install LED lighting in your booth.
- Use reusable panels (e.g., no date) made from recyclable materials, and if possible with environmentally friendly ink.
- Try to use recyclable flooring as much as possible.
- Giving a gift to visitors? Ask yourself if the gift is useful and it will be used effectively.
- Recycle by using our sorting bins.
- Come by public transportation or carpool with your colleagues if possible.
- Stay in a hotel within walking distance or stay downtown and come to the event by public transportation.
- Choose sustainable and local transportation and logistics companies and local suppliers.
- Avoid single-use plastic.
