IAEE Sustainability Toolkit

In today’s world, sustainability is no longer an option but a necessity. Exhibitions, with their large-scale setups and significant environmental footprints, have a responsibility to prioritize sustainability. This practical guide aims to provide exhibition organizers with actionable steps to implement sustainable practices and hold themselves accountable for their environmental impact.

By following this practical guide to sustainable accountability for exhibitions, organizers can take meaningful steps toward reducing their environmental impact, promoting responsible practices, and contributing to a more sustainable future for the event industry and beyond.

Exhibition events are crucial in marketing, networking, and brand promotion for businesses across various industries. However, these events often have significant environmental impacts, including energy consumption, waste generation, and carbon emissions. Exhibition organizers can mitigate these negative effects by adopting sustainable practices while demonstrating their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

This toolkit is designed into five steps with 16 modules and can meet users where they are in their sustainability commitment – from just beginning to advancing a mature practice.

Exclusive IAEE Member Benefit!

The Toolkit is a guide exhibition organizers can use to implement sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of their events. As an exclusive IAEE member benefit, the toolkit offers a functional blueprint for creating more meaningful and impactful exhibition experiences while contributing to a more sustainable future. 

Integrating sustainable practices into exhibition events is a moral imperative and a strategic business decision. By embracing sustainability, companies can realize cost savings, enhance their brand reputation, ensure regulatory compliance, and meet stakeholders’ expectations. 

By taking proactive steps to minimize their environmental footprint, businesses can create more meaningful and impactful exhibition experiences while contributing to a more sustainable future. IAEE Members – Login to your member dashboard for a complimentary download.