Championing and accelerating sustainable progress
At dmg events, we are on a mission to collaborate with our colleagues and partners to develop innovative solutions that will ensure a more sustainable future for our events and the industries we serve. Across our business, we are working to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, with a long-term goal of reaching Net Zero by 2050.
Through robust measurement and transparent reporting, we are aligning with the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge to meet bold, yet achievable, milestones. Working with our stakeholders, our plan focuses on five key areas.
Five key focus areas:
ENERGY
How our events can be powered efficient 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 show and transition to net zero emission logistics.
TRAVEL
How we can work with and influence partner in the travel sector to reduce and mitigate emissions from travel to events and from business travel generally.
Sustainability tips for exhibitors & sponsors
At West Africa IMT, we are committed to fostering sustainability throughout our event, and we encourage all exhibitors and sponsors to join us in our sustainability mission. Here are some key guidelines to help you participate in creating a more sustainable event:
- Aim to eliminate single use plastic from your stand and aim to reuse as many components as possible.
- Choose sustainable stand designs to reduce emissions and waste.
- Use LED lights to save energy and lower your carbon footprint.
- Opt for eco-friendly flooring to reduce wood waste.
- Power down your stand during non-operational hours to conserve energy.
- Select reusable, sustainable materials for giveaways instead of plastic.
- Reuse custom stand elements and rent furniture to cut resource use.
- Provide recycling bins to encourage proper waste sorting.
- Go digital to cut paper waste or use recycled paper when printing.
- Let the organizer recycle surplus printed materials.
- Opt for sustainable menus and eco-friendly cutlery from the venue.
- Source materials locally and choose suppliers with sustainability certifications.
- Reduce freight impact by consolidating shipments and choosing low-impact transport options.
Sustainability tips for visitors and delegates
- Stay at accommodation within walking distance of the venue.
- Use public transport or carpool with colleagues to reduce emissions.
- Attend sustainability talks to explore eco-friendly solutions for your industry.
- Dispose of waste responsibly using recycling and compost bins.
- Bring a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, and utensils to cut down on plastic waste.
- Share event insights digitally and minimize paper use.
Interested in getting involved?
If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to contribute to a greener future for the events industry, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you have ideas, initiatives, or expertise to share, there are many ways to get involved.
