MAKING AXL AN IMPACTFUL & RESPONSIBLE EVENT FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Easyfairs is committed to running AXL in an environmentally and socially responsible manner by:
- Reducing our environmental impact
- Supporting our communities in their transition to a durable economy
- Fostering innovations
- Embracing diversity and inclusion in all its dimensions
ECOLOGI PARTNERSHIP
This year we partnered with Ecologi, an initiative empowering businesses for global climate action. Through this collaboration, we set out strengthen our commitment to sustainability. For every AXL 2024 event registration shared on Gleanin, we pledged to plant a tree. These registrations as a result helped to combat climate change.
Our main initiatives
Travel & Accommodation
Travel & Accommodation
- The venue is equipped with EV charging stations
- The venue is equipped with parking for bikes
- We recommend a carpooling situation
Food & Food Waste
Food & Food Waste
- We ask our suppliers to exercise portion control at catering points to reduce waste
- Vegetarian and vegan options are available at the catering points
Energy
Energy
- We limit our energy consumption by strictly controlling ligthing, heating and HVAC levels
- The event venue and stands are equipped with LED lighting
Freight & Logistics
Freight & Logistics
- We apply sustainability criteria in contracts and RFPs
- We select our suppliers based on sustainable transportation criteria
Production & Waste
Production & Waste
- We sort waste generated by our events
- We lay resuable carpet tiles at the event
- Our Smart Badge technology allows significant reduction of paper by our exhibitors
Social Responsibility
Social Responsibility
- Our content programme features subjects surrounding sustainability
- We provide a platform to start-ups to present their breakthrough innovations
Free Coffee for Public Transport Commuters
This year we offered a free coffee to attendees who travel by public transport. All visitors needed to do was hold onto their train or bus ticket to grab their free coffee onsite.
Exhibitor tips
Dear Exhibitors: Join our green team and act for the future!
When exhibiting, you are playing an essential role in helping us create a sustainable event.
Here are some actionable tips on how to make your participation more sustainable:
Select a reusable all-in stand model from the organiser or design your own stand so that the structure will be reused multiple times, year after year. Work with your stand builder to make your stand as sustainable as possible! Avoid creating a disposable stand just for one event…
Create reusable signage (without any date on it) made from recyclable materials and with eco-friendly ink when possible
Use LED lighting and other energy efficient equipment for your stand and don’t forget to turn it off at the end of the day
Try not to use carpet, and if your really need it, chose preferably reusable carpet tiles. If you use regular carpet, ensure that it is recyclable and that it will be recycled
When possible, chose public transport or carpool with your colleagues
Choose a hotel within walking distance and/or applying eco-friendly practices
For your transport, consolidate your shipments and use preferably transport and logistic companies applying sustainable practices
Favour local suppliers to support the local economy and reduce transport
Favour suppliers presenting environmental and social credentials
Bring your own reusable water bottle to take advantage of our water fountains and help us reduce the use of single-use plastic
If you serve food on your stand, select preferably locally sourced and plant-based options and avoid the use of single-use plastics
Avoid wasting food and only order the quantity needed
Take an active part to the multiple initiatives and discussions during the event which will support the sustainable development of your sector
Inspire visitors by showcasing the sustainable credentials of your products
Visitor Tips
Dear Visitors: join our green team and act for the future!
We cannot do this alone! Help us make this event more sustainable!
Here is what you can do to help:
- Whenever possible, walk, cycle or use public transport to come to the event. If you need to use your car, take a colleague or friend with you!
- Bring your own reusable water bottle to take advantage of our water fountains and help us reduce the use of single-use plastic.
- Use our recycling bins for your trash.
- Use your smart badge to get exhibitor information instead of asking for a brochure.
- Choose a hotel within walking distance of the event and/or applying eco-friendly practices.
- Download our event app!
- Join the multiple sustainability talks and tours taking place during the event!
