InstallTech & Bouw: a socially responsible event
Our mission is to make InstallTech & Bouw an impactful and socially responsible event for our community. Easyfairs is committed to organising InstallTech & Bouw in an environmentally friendly and socially responsible way by:
- Reducing our impact on the environment
- Supporting our community in the transition to a sustainable economy
- Promoting innovations
- Embracing diversity and inclusivity in all its dimensions
As part of the Easyfairs Group, we are a member of the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge and commit to being climate neutral by 2050 and having halved our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Our key initiatives:
Energy
The venue takes energy-saving measures, generates renewable energy through solar panels and implements measures to save water.
Energy
We limit our energy consumption through strict control of lighting, heating and ventilation
The event venue and stands are equipped with LED lighting
The event venue and stands are equipped with LED lighting
Production & waste
We implement a strict waste management and waste reduction plan and limit the use of plastic at our events.
Production & waste
We sort the waste generated at our events
We use reusable carpet tiles at the event
Our Smart Badge technology ensures a significant reduction in paper use by our exhibitors
We use reusable carpet tiles at the event
Our Smart Badge technology ensures a significant reduction in paper use by our exhibitors
Travel & accommodation
We reduce travel emissions and select our accommodation recommendations based on sustainability criteria
Travel & accommodation
The venue is equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles
The venue offers parking facilities for bicycles
We recommend carpooling
The venue offers parking facilities for bicycles
We recommend carpooling
Food & food waste
We apply sustainable food sourcing principles at our catering points and work to reduce food waste.
Food & food waste
We ask our suppliers to apply portion control at the catering points to reduce waste
Vegetarian and vegan options are available at the catering points
Vegetarian and vegan options are available at the catering points
Freight & logistics
Our all-in stand model reduces transport emissions and waste, and we select our suppliers based on sustainability criteria.
Freight & logistics
We apply sustainability criteria in contracts and requests for proposals
We select our suppliers based on sustainable transport criteria
Social responsibility
We strive to be an inclusive team, to embrace diversity with equal opportunities for everyone, and to put sustainability at the heart of our event.
Social responsibility
Our knowledge programme includes topics related to sustainability
We provide a platform for start-ups to present their groundbreaking innovations
We provide a platform for start-ups to present their groundbreaking innovations
INSTALLTECH & BOUW MAKES AN IMPACT
In addition to the efforts of the Easyfairs Group, we distinguish ourselves as organiser with the following initiatives at Installatie Vakdagen:
- Initiative 1
- Initiative 2
- Initiative 3
- Initiative 4
Exhibitor tips
Dear exhibitors, join our green team and take action for the future! If you are exhibiting at InstallTech & Bouw, you play an essential role in helping to create a sustainable event. Below are some useful tips to make your participation more sustainable:
Choose a reusable all-in stand model from the organiser or design your own stand so it can be reused multiple times. Work together with your stand builder to make your stand as sustainable as possible. Avoid creating a disposable stand for a single event.
Create reusable signage (without dates) made from recyclable materials and, where possible, with environmentally friendly ink.
Use LED lighting and other energy-efficient equipment for your stand, and remember to switch everything off at the end of the day.
Try not to use carpet and, if you really need it, preferably choose reusable carpet tiles. If you use standard carpet, make sure it is recyclable and that it will actually be recycled.
Whenever possible, choose public transport or carpool with your colleagues.
Choose a hotel within walking distance and/or with environmentally friendly standards.
Consolidate your shipments and preferably use transport and logistics companies with sustainable practices.
Give preference to local suppliers to support the local economy and reduce transport.
Favour suppliers with sustainable and responsible principles.
Bring your own reusable water bottle to use our water fountains and help us reduce the use of single-use plastic.
If you serve food at your stand, preferably choose locally produced and plant-based options and avoid using single-use plastic.
Avoid food waste and order only the quantity you really need.
Actively participate in the various initiatives and discussions during the event that support the sustainable development of your sector.
Inspire visitors by showcasing the sustainable features of your products.
Visitor tips
Dear visitors, join our green team and take action for the future! We cannot do this alone. Help us to make this event more sustainable. To get you started in the right direction, we have prepared the following step-by-step guide for you:
Step 1: Travel to the event sustainably!
What can you do before your visit to the event?
Travel to the event sustainably
Come on foot, by bike or by public transport. Do you have to come by car? Carpool with colleagues or friends.
Got a spare seat? Offer someone a lift via our car sharing page.
Bring your reusable water bottle for on the road and at the event.
Staying overnight? Book a hotel nearby or one with a sustainable approach.
Got a spare seat? Offer someone a lift via our car sharing page.
Bring your reusable water bottle for on the road and at the event.
Staying overnight? Book a hotel nearby or one with a sustainable approach.
Step 2: Be conscious on the event floor!
You have arrived at the event; what can you pay attention to now?
Be conscious on the event floor!
Use the recycling bins and help keep the event clean.
Do not ask for brochures; simply scan information with your Smart Badge.
Save your notes and information digitally.
Think carefully whether you really need giveaways, especially if they are not sustainable.
Share your contact details via digital business cards or apps – convenient and environmentally friendly.
Do not ask for brochures; simply scan information with your Smart Badge.
Save your notes and information digitally.
Think carefully whether you really need giveaways, especially if they are not sustainable.
Share your contact details via digital business cards or apps – convenient and environmentally friendly.
Step 3: Stay sustainable after the event!
Have you spent the whole day being consciously sustainable? Try to keep it going!
Stay sustainable after the event!
Really make use of the materials you took from the event and prevent them from ending up in the bin.
Dispose of leaflets and flyers properly in the paper recycling bin.
Did you see inspiring sustainability initiatives? Share them with your colleagues and network to inspire others as well.
Dispose of leaflets and flyers properly in the paper recycling bin.
Did you see inspiring sustainability initiatives? Share them with your colleagues and network to inspire others as well.