Transport & Logistics | Our sustainability pledge

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

We take energy-saving measures

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

We take measures to save water

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

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

We take energy-saving measures

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

We take measures to save water

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

4. Logistics

We select our suppliers based in part on sustainability criteria

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 reduce food waste

We control portion sizes to reduce food surpluses

6.

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 reduce food waste

We control portion sizes to reduce food surpluses

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.

We create socially and socially responsible events with impact

THE 6 MAIN INITIATIVES

1.

Production & waste

2.

Energy

3.

Travel & accommodation

4.

Logistics

5.

Food & food waste

6.

Social responsibility

VISITOR?

Exhibitor?

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