Get your eco-friendly products in front of the right buyers
Calling all exhibitors! Get recognized on the Big 5 Impact Trail – a dedicated route spotlighting exhibitors with verified green innovations.
Sustainability is a top priority for the industry – buyers are actively seeking certified green solutions. The Big 5 Impact Trail connects them directly to exhibitors leading the way in sustainable innovation.
Do your products align
with these sustainability pillars?
Green Innovation
Carbon Reduction
Circular Economy Excellence
Health & Well-being Excellence
Social Sustainability Leadership
Secure your spot on the Impact Trail
at no extra cost to:
Stand out
Gain exclusive branding that highlights your sustainability leadership.
Attract buyers
Connect with decision-makers looking for verified eco-friendly solutions.
Increase visibility
Be featured in marketing campaigns, press releases and social media.
Boost credibility
Position your brand as a trusted sustainability innovator and industry leader.
How it works?
- Exhibitors meeting sustainability criteria will be invited to apply via this form.
- Products will be assessed based on certifications and real-world impact.
- A physical route will guide attendees to Impact Trail exhibitors.
- Exclusive branding and signage will highlight participating exhibitors.
- Exhibitors will be featured on the event app, helping visitors easily follow the trail.
- The Impact Trail will be promoted across Big 5 Global’s digital channels, onsite materials and pre-event communications.
- Dedicated press and media coverage will spotlight participating exhibitors.
- Standout sustainability leaders will be recognized for their contributions and impact.
Eligibility criteria
To be part of the Impact Trail, exhibitors must:
- Be a confirmed exhibitor at Big 5 Global or its co-located events.
- Offer a certified sustainable product with industry-recognized credentials (For example: Cradle to Cradle, EU Ecolable, TUV Green Product CERT etc)
- Demonstrate positive environmental and/or social impact.
Celebrating the leaders
driving sustainable progress
As part of our commitment to driving positive change, these awards recognize pioneering exhibitors who are advancing sustainability in the built environment. By spotlighting innovation, environmental responsibility and social impact, we aim to inspire the industry and encourage broader adoption of sustainable practices.
Award categories
Green
innovation
Recognizing unique sustainable products that lead in renewable materials, energy efficiency, ethical production or reuse design.
Carbon
reduction
Awarded to products with the biggest measurable impact in cutting carbon emissions, energy use or construction waste.
Circular economy excellence
Celebrating businesses embracing recyclability, reuse, modularity or waste-to-resource innovations.
Health &
well-being
Honoring products that improve occupant health through better air quality, non-toxic materials, acoustics or nature-
inspired design.
Social sustainability
Recognizing products that enhance safety, accessibility, equity or community well-being.
Entry requirement for
all shortlisted award categories
As part of their entry, exhibitors must demonstrate the potential for the product to be used in the MEASA region, either through existing or intended application. Each product will be scored across 5 criteria, total score out of 50 points.
- Originality – How novel or unique is the innovation compared to existing solutions
- Environmental Impact – How significantly does the product reduce environmental harm?
- Scalability – Can the innovation be adopted widely across projects or regions
- Integration Potential – How easily can the product be incorporated into current construction processes?
- Project Use Examples – Are there real-world examples or case studies demonstrating the product’s use and impact?
- Quantifiable Impact – Are there measurable reductions in carbon emissions, energy use, or waste?
- Evidence-Based Results – Has the exhibitor provided credible data, case studies, or certifications?
- Innovation in Reduction Method – Is the method of reduction novel or a significant improvement?
- Ease of Implementation – How practical is it to implement this product at scale?
- Project Use Examples – Are there real-world examples or case studies demonstrating the product’s use and impact?
- Material Lifecycle – Does the product promote reuse, recyclability, or modularity?
- Resource Efficiency – How efficiently does it use materials or reduce dependency on virgin resources?
- Design for Disassembly – Can the product be easily dismantled for repurposing or recycling?
- Real-World Application – Has the product been successfully used in circular projects?
- Project Use Examples – Are there real-world examples or case studies demonstrating the product’s use and impact?
- User Impact – How does the product positively affect physical or mental health?
- Material Safety – Does it avoid harmful or toxic materials?
- Comfort & Experience – Does it improve light, air, noise, or visual comfort?
- Evidence of Benefit – Are there certifications, tests, or user feedback demonstrating its impact?
- Project Use Examples – Are there real-world examples or case studies demonstrating the product’s use and impact?
- Environmental Impact – Does the product reduce environmental harm across its lifecycle through improved energy and resource efficiency, reduced emissions, or use of sustainable materials?
- Design for Circularity – Is the product designed to support circular economy principles such as durability, reusability, upgradability, and repairability?
- Material Transparency – Does the product limit the use of substances that inhibit recyclability or remanufacturing, and does it clearly disclose material composition?
- Resource Efficiency & Recycled Content – To what extent does the product use recycled or renewable materials and minimize waste in production or use?
- Performance Evidence – Is there tangible proof that the product delivers measurable sustainability benefits (e.g., reduced carbon footprint, energy savings, extended lifecycle)?
- Real-World Implementation – Are there credible use cases or project references where the product has contributed to more sustainable construction or living environments?
Award benefits
for winners
✔ Special trophy and recognition at Big 5 Global’s official exhibitor awards on day 4 taking place in the Sheikh Rashid Hall Stage
✔ Media exposure through event press releases, website features, and social media highlights
✔ Increased business credibility and positioning as an industry sustainability leader
These awards will not only recognize excellence but also inspire exhibitors to continue pushing for greener solutions that will shape the future of the built environment.
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