Our sustainability pledge

Together we can create a healthy environment where ​our community and the world can flourish.

Questex is committed to creating sustainable, healthy spaces that make a positive impact on the communities we touch. We have joined the Net Zero Carbon Event initiative alongside our vendor partners and colleagues in the commitment to be Net Zero by 2050. To support this goal we have joined the ISLA membership association focused on event sustainability and we will implement their TRACE tool to measure and reduce carbon emissions associated with this year's event.

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Our commitment to the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative for which we strive includes:

Achieve
Achieve
Achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 across all business operations
Reduce
Reduce
Reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement
Collaborate
Collaborate
Collaborate with partners, suppliers and customers to drive change across the value chain
Measure and track
Measure and track
Begin to measure and track Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions according to industry best practice
Report
Report
Report on progress at least every two years

  

Event Production

  • No carpet in aisles and any used carpet is delivered to one of our UK based recycling partners where it is shredded, dyed and processed into pellets. These high grade pellets are now ready to be used in manufacturing reducing the need for virgin polypropylene
  • No onsite print guide, all attendees will have access to the event mobile app for information and networking
  • All stand build waste goes back into the economy, with zero to land fill.
  • Event materials will be donated to local charities where possible
  • Lanyards will be collected at the end of the event and recycled 
  • Our graphics provider use advanced machinery that employs 100% water-based LED inks and PVC-free materials, ensuring our graphics and signage are both environmentally friendly and high-quality

Energy  

  • Event Lights will be reduced to 50% during move in
  • The venue measures and monitor all venue utility consumptions, such as water, heating and electricity

 

 

Food Waste 

  • Single use water bottles will not be provided, water refill stations available throughout the venue
  • All surplus food is donated to charities, where possible
  • Plant based options will be available at all coffee stations and meals
  • Reusable or compostable glasses, dishes and utensils will be used rather than disposable options
  • Venue collates menu carbon data to share with us
  • We use seasonal and locally sourced ingredients

Travel and Transportation

  • All Questex staff are encouraged to take public transport to event
  • Travel information is being collected via our registration system in order to estimate carbon emissions