Sustainability

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 efficiently and use renewable energy sources.

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 shows and transition to net zero emission logistics.

Production & waste

How we can redesign our events with a focus on using sustainable materials and eradicating waste.

Travel

How we can work with and influence partners in the travel sector to reduce and mitigate emissions from travel to events and from business travel generally.

Learn more about what we are doing as a company.

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Delivering impactful initiatives
at Big 5 Global

Sustainability tips
for exhibitors & sponsors

At Big 5 Global, 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 sustain

Ditch single-use plastics; reuse stand components.
Choose low-emission, sustainable stand designs.
Use LED lighting to cut energy use.
Select eco-friendly flooring to reduce wood waste.
Power down during off-hours to save energy.
Avoid plastic giveaways; go for reusable options.
Reuse custom elements and rent furniture.

Add recycling bins to sort waste onsite.
Go digital or print on recycled paper.
Let organizers handle leftover print recycling.
Choose sustainable menus and cutlery.
Use local, certified suppliers and materials.
Consolidate freight and use low-impact transport.

See Exhibitor Manual for more information.

Sustainability tips
for visitors and delegates

Stay within walking distance of the venue.
Use public transport or carpool.
Join sustainability talks for green insights.

Recycle and compost waste responsibly.
Bring reusable bottles, cups and utensils.
Share 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.

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Championing and accelerating sustainable progress