Driving change with our net zero commitment
As the world moves towards sustainability and with over 70% of consumers backing eco-friendly practices, Big 5 Global joins the Net Zero Carbon pledge to reduce our impact, inspire change and collaborate with our community. We focus on creating a responsible event while helping the built environment industry achieve its sustainability goals through valuable connections and insights.
We aim to cut our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, aiming to achieve net zero by 2050 for a better, greener, fairer world.
Our actions toward creating
a sustainable event
At Big 5 Global we're focused on practical actions aimed at reducing our environmental, social and economic impact.
- Unused food is donated to food banks.
- Replacing plastic bottles with glass and providing water dispensers.
- We opt for green menus (locally sourced, organic and plant-based food options) and promote these to our exhibitors.
- 30% of catering vehicles run on biofuel.
- Supporting zero-plastic operations by using rPET (recycled PET) bottles for packaged water.
- Energy saved through LED lighting, motion sensors and solar power in select halls.
- A/C optimized for comfort and efficiency throughout event.
- Providing a bottle-free Dubai Can water fountain at the venue.
- Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) are available throughout the venue to encourage recycling.
- Providing color-coded bins to collect different types of waste, such as recyclables, food waste and general waste.
- QR codes on the bins to raise visitor awareness about waste segregation.
- Hosting the event at a Green Globe-certified venue/destination.
- Printed materials replaced with QR codes and Big 5 Global app.
- Reusable signage with modular components.
- Plastic-free badges with recycled lanyards.
- Offering an interactive feedback feature where visitors can share their thoughts on sustainability efforts through surveys.
- Encouraging the use of Dubai Metro, public buses, Careem Bikes and other forms of public transport.
- Reusable shell scheme and sustainable stand-build options for exhibitors.
- Optimized shipping and biofuel-powered vehicles.
- Battery-operated forklifts used onsite.
- Durable aluminum and fabric materials reused across events.
- Highlighting local sourcing of materials and partnerships, with 89% of suppliers being local.