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IMEX launched its net zero roadmap, in agreement with its Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative. Their mission is to reach net zero by 2030, ahead of the 2050 target set out by NZCE in line with the Paris Agreement.
The following are the key takeaways from the Sustainable Event Report IMEX Frankfurt 2023.
Sustainability Goals for IMEX Frankfurt:
- Measure event footprint.
- Achieve net zero events by 2030.
- Ensure accessibility of sustainability education.
- Share and amplify best practices.
- Contribute to local communities.
- Advocate for the positive impacts of meetings and events.
Key Areas of Focus for IMEX Frankfurt 2024:
- Explore reuse and recycling options for event textiles, banners, and silicone edge graphics.
- Promote low-carbon rail transit options for European attendees traveling to Messe Frankfurt.
- Pilot food donation programs with Messe Frankfurt food outlets, despite legal and operational challenges.
- Enhance sustainability in sponsor-driven spaces, aiming to limit excessive branding.
- Set a 15-25% reduction target for adhesive decal (stickers) usage in Messe Frankfurt Galleria.
- Improve understanding and management of food waste collection processes from specific restaurants to ensure recovery and diversion.
- Source carpets with recycled content to promote sustainability in materials procurement.
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