Exhibit sustainably

Creating a low impact trade show requires a collective effort from everyone attending.

We’ve devised some easy actions you can take to both reduce your exhibiting impact and to support the local Frankfurt community.

Exhibit with us

Our sustainable exhibiting guides

Step by step support for each stage of your exhibiting journey

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Sustainable exhibiting for booth constructors

Browse the sustainable exhibiting guide for booth constructors covering: Booth design, setting up your booth, breakdown and transportation

Get construction guidance

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Sustainable exhibiting for exhibitors

Browse the sustainable exhibiting guide for exhibitors, covering: Booth design, setting up your booth, exhibiting participation, removal of materials before breakdown, breakdown, catering and transportation

Prepare for sustainable exhibiting

Replacing single use with reusable booths

We are part of a group of exhibition organizers using the Better Stands 10-point framework. Better Stands' aim is to help the exhibitions industry reduce waste and carbon emissions by replacing single-use booths with reusable booths. And to create safer and healthier build environments.

Find out more about Better Stands

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Our handy pre, during and post show sustainable exhibiting tips:

Pre show

Ordering a shell scheme booth?
Our shell scheme booth package is a sustainable choice as many of the materials are reused, talk to our sales team to discuss sustainable booths.

Climate-friendly food and drink
Choose plant-based, waterwise and low carbon impact food. Avoid single use cups or other service ware, instead, opt for glass or china instead.

Printing

If you need to print:

Choose certified post-consumer recycled paper and vegetable-based inks
Print locally to reduce emissions
Make your print timeless (not date specific) so it can be reused

Shipping

Avoid Styrofoam packing peanuts (not recyclable) and use reusable, recyclable or biodegradable packaging instead. Find an environmentally friendly shipping center.

Planning giveaways?

Offer digital alternatives, or even better, consider donating to a Frankfurt charity contact us to be put in touch with our partner charities

Train travel

Travel to Frankfurt by train if possible, check out carbon free train travel with Deutsche Bahn.

At the show

Travel around Frankfurt on foot or by public transport

To get to and from the airport, or elsewhere in the Rhine-Main region, take advantage of some great public transportation. Frankfurt is very pedestrian-friendly, most of the hotels in the city center are a 20–30 minute walk to Messe Frankfurt.

Download our walking map

Attend sustainability and EDI education

Sustainability, people and planet, and EDI education sessions take place every day at the Inspiration Hub in Hall 9.

IMEX-EIC Innovation in sustainability award

We’re proud to run the Innovation in Sustainability Award with the Events Industry Council (EIC). The winner is announced at the IMEX Gala Dinner, read more about the awards here.

IMEX people and planet village

Visit the people and planet village in hall 9. A place to find inspiration and learn about best practices in sustainability and EDI.

Before you leave the show

Hand back your badge

At the end of the show, leave your badge and lanyard in the collection boxes at the exits to the hall. We'll make sure they're recycled responsibly.

Donate and divert

Our donation program reuses and recycles leftover food and materials from the show that would usually go to waste. By working with local partners, we can divert unwanted items and help those who need them.

Local partners we support include: