SUSTAINABILITY
EFFORTS
AT HOMETEX SHENZHEN
We are committed to HOMETEX SHENZHEN having a positive impact on people and planet. We want to play a key role in helping our markets improve its own sustainability by connecting people with the networks and knowledge they need to help solve the big challenges of the future.
To help our energy & environment market to help inspire sustainable development
We focus on:
- Using our content to support the sustainability of the market the event serves
- Inspiring our suppliers, exhibitors and other stakeholders to deliver a sustainable event
- Developing market relevant partnerships with local academic institutions / agencies
To ensure we run the event in an increasingly environmentally responsible manner
We focus on:
- Reducing our event's carbon emissions
- Creating less waste
- Considering sustainability credentials of the items sourced for the event
To consider how we run our evetns in a socially responsible manner
We focus on:
- Doing business safely and ethically
- Considering wellbeing and accessibility
- Creating a positive impact on our host cities
- Measuring our impacts
SUSTAINABILITY TIPS
01
Consider how your will get to the event and if you can avoid air travel or take lower carbon transport
02
Recycle your waste onsite and in your hotel where possible
03
Consider the environmental credentials of the hotel when deciding where to stay
04
Ask exhibiting companies about their sustainability credentials
05
Bring a refillable water bottle to save plastic
SUSTAINABILITY TIPS
01
Ensure your stand is designed so that its structure will be used again by either yourself or by your contractors
02
For your travel and transport, choose the most sustainable option possible for your journey to and from the event. Consolidate your shipments and use logistic companies that have sustainability credentials
03
Select energy efficient, LED lighting and other equipment for your stand and be sure to power down your equipment at the end of the day
04
Reduce paper handouts by going digital and source recycled, sustainably certified paper options where printing is needed. Eg, FSC or recycled paper
05
Help to support the sustainability of the local area by using local suppliers and considering the sustainability credentials of the hotels you book
06
Think about what waste your stand will create and try to minimize it as much as possible. For the unavoidable waste items, try to ensure it will be recycled. Key items to consider include signage, carpeting signal use of wood and packaging waste
07
Ensure you and your contractor are aware of and compliant with all health, safety and security requirements
INFORMA MARKETS
HOMETEX SHENZHEN is part of Informa Markets and the Informa Group. Sustainability at Informa focuses on the long term impacts we have on customers, colleagues, the communities we work in and the environment.
Many of our stakeholders are clearly telling us that sustainability (Social, economic and environmental) is something that is no longer a nice to have but a necessary part of any event. We want to make sure we’re meeting those expectations and we believe that being sustainable is the right thing to do.
We also recognise that it’s not just about the way we produce our events and products but recognising that we have a role to play in providing a space to work in partnership together with our markets to inspire the sustainable development of the industries we serve. This is an ongoing process for us and we’re looking for ideas of how we can improve.
More information about our work so you can be found on the www.informa.com/sustainability, including our latest sustainability reports.
