Sustainablity

Rethink

Is there an alternative, more sustainable approach?

Refuse

Are there some materials that should be avoided due to health concerns or that cannot be reused, repaired, or recycled?

Reduce

Can we use less materials of produce smaller volumes?

Reuse

What can we repurpose from previous events or from events immediately before/after ours?

Repair

Are there materials that could be easily cleaned, repaired or refurbished?

Recycle

After the event, if the materials cannot be reused or donated, can they be up cycled
or recycled?

1. Commitment to Climate Action

Publicly demonstrate the industry’s dedication to combating climate change and achieving net zero emissions.

2. Standardized Emissions Measurement

Develop shared methodologies to track direct, indirect, and supply chain greenhouse gas emissions consistently.

3. Roadmap Development

Create a comprehensive industry-wide plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with targeted reductions by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement. Provide guidance and support to overcome critical challenges.

4. Collaboration Across the Ecosystem

Work closely with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and adopt common approaches.

5. Transparent Reporting & Knowledge Sharing

Establish shared systems for monitoring progress, reporting results, and exchanging best practices.

EDPA’s Role and Call to Action:

As an Official Supporter of the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative, the Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA) champions sustainability in the events industry. Through its Sustainability Chapter, EDPA shares similar objectives and actively contributes to creating a sustainable future for events.

Get Involved:

• Take the Pledge: Show your commitment to the initiative’s goals.

• Become a Supporter: Join the growing network of stakeholders working toward net zero.

• Collaborate with EDPA: Engage with the EDPA Sustainability Chapter to further your efforts.

Together, we can ensure the events industry remains a vibrant, sustainable space for future generations.

Getting to Net Zero

Recognizing the urgent need to support actions that align with our ambition to implement eco-conscious practices within the global business events and trade show industry, the Experiential Design and Producers Association (EDPA), Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) and Events Industry Council (EIC) have joined forces to enhance existing resources and champion our stakeholders so that we can continue to drive impact. Today, they proudly announce the release of comprehensive guidance for sustainable exhibition stand construction aimed at influencing and elevating the sustainability practices of their members for the betterment of our industry.

The EDPA, ESCA, and EIC collaboratively developed groundbreaking sustainability guidance that has been explicitly tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges faced by the various industry verticals served by the organizations’ members. The Guidance for Sustainable Exhibition Stand Construction (GSESC) ensures that EDPA, ESCA, and EIC member organizations have clear and actionable guidance to reduce environmental impact and promote responsible practices. Reduce 2 served as the technical writer for the initiative.

Download your copy of the Sustainability Guidance for Exhibition Stand Construction and learn how to make a difference.