Five Key
Focus Areas
Through robust measurement and transparent reporting, we are aligning with
the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge to meet bold, yet achievable, milestones.
Energy
How our events can be powered efficiently and use renewable energy sources.
Production & Waste
How we can redesign our events with a focus on using sustainable materials and eradicating waste.
Food & Food Waste
How we source sustainable food options and eradicate food waste.
Freight & Logistics
How we can move goods efficiently to, from and around our shows and transition to net zero emission logistics.
Travel
How we can work with and influence partners in the travel sector to reduce and mitigate emissions from travel to events and from business travel generally.
Action Taken By Us,
The Organizers
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We have replaced printed event guides with QR codes for attendees to access necessary information.
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Throughout the event, we use digital boards at the Business Presentations Hub for the talks instead of printed agendas, which helps in reducing paper waste.
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We offer digital versions of sales & sponsorship brochures for convenient access and to minimise paper waste
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A lead retrieval app eliminates the need for printed business cards by enabling exhibitors to scan and monitor leads acquired at their stand.
Sustainability Tips For
Attendees
At Coatings For Africa, we are committed to fostering sustainability throughout our event. We encourage visitors and exhibitors to join our sustainability initiatives. Below is a compiled list to help you participate and create a more sustainable event.
For All Attendees
Accommodation — Choose hotels with recognised sustainability programmes and reuse towels and linens when possible.
Transport — Enhancing sustainability by coordinating travel with colleagues, such as carpooling between the hotel and airport. This reduces emissions and minimises the overall environmental footprint.
For Exhibitors
Choose modular stands instead of MDF structures to help reduce waste and encourage reusability.
Utilise LED lights to conserve energy and reduce your stand's carbon footprint.
Opt for sustainable and reusable materials for corporate gifts and giveaways instead of plastic bags.
Place recycling bins on your stand to encourage proper waste sorting and reduction.
Repurpose custom elements after the show or donate usable materials through approved reuse programmes.
Printed collateral:
Embrace digital solutions to minimise paper waste, and choose recycled paper when printing is essential.
Reuse any extra printed materials from the event.
