STEP – Sustainable Trade Events Partnership

STEP by STEP toward sustainable trade fairs and events 🌱 Welcome to our new LinkedIn-Channel! We are the Sustainable Trade Events Partnership (STEP) initiative, initiated by EUPD Research ESG, and want to advance the move toward zero carbon trade fairs and the implementation of reduce, reuse, recycle measures for their waste management. In close partnership with our members, we 🤝 set standards for sustainability in the event and trade fair industry. 🤝 develop checklists for compliance with these standards. 🤝 certify trade fair operators and organizers as well as exhibitors and more. 🤝 bring together the key stakeholders and activate processes. Follow us for updates on our mission, trade fairs we are partnering up with and insights into what it takes to incorporate sustainability measures for trade fairs and events into your sustainability strategy. Let's revolutionize the event sector for a greener future - one step at a time! Learn more about us: https://lnkd.in/eMspUHzF #STEP #Sustainability #CSR #EnergyTransition

🏆 iNOVAT Energy Storage Solutions receives the Sustainable Exhibitor Award at The smarter E Europe 2024 Energy Storage System Integration and Energy Management System development company iNOVAT was honored with the Sustainable Exhibitor Award. Annika Rohde and Arun Sharma were proud to reward their commitment to increasing the sustainability of their trade fair presence by presenting them with their award at The smarter E Europe 2024. 🤝 Their trade fair booth embraced sustainability by reducing waste - all materials were reused from their last exhibition in Istanbul. Additionally, iNOVAT follows the GHG protocol, which is a globally acknowledged standard for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions, to validate their product carbon footprint. We are excited to follow you on your next STEPs on the journey to more sustainable trade fairs and events! More about iNOVAT: https://lnkd.in/eVUaCsJM #SustainableExhibitorAward #Sustainability #CorporateSustainability #Events #ESG #GHGProtocol #CarbonFootprint #WasteReduction

🏆SATINAL SpA receives the Sustainable Exhibitor Award at the Smarter E Europe 2024 We are delighted to introduce another winner of the STEP Award: SATINAL SpA! Jens Mürke was delighted to present them with their award and highlight their investment into more sustainable trade fairs. Their debut at The smarter E Europe this year was marked by a commitment to sustainability with a booth designed for planned reusability, minimal waste, a strict code of conduct, and travel guidelines. The award recognizes their innovative approach and dedication to sustainability in the energy sector. Congratulations, SATINAL SpA and their entire team! #theSmarterE #Sustainability #Innovation 

STEP TIPS 💡How to increase the sustainability of your trade fair presence 🚆 Travel As an exhibitor, preparing and implementing a sustainable trade fair presence includes a variety of aspects - and we are going to lead you through them in the following weeks with tips on how to reduce your impact on the environment. Today, we are focussing on how you can optimize your travel strategy in a sustainable manner: ✅ Plan and book your travel accommodations early: Be it train tickets, carpooling or EVs, and prioritize hotels or other accommodations close to the trade fair / easily reachable with public transport. Check if your ticket includes free public transport as well and make use of that if possible. Additionally, consider staying somewhere with low environmental impact and the relevant certificates. ✅ Inform your customers about environmentally friendly travel options to increase the reach of your sustainable approach to trade fairs. ✅ Use local service providers to reduce the transport route - start looking close to the trade fair and see if you can find fitting vendors there. Follow us and stay tuned for more tips on ways to improve the sustainability of the different areas of your trade fair presence. Contact Benjamin Low for assistance in your sustainability journey. #STEP #STEPTips #Sustainability #CorporateSustainability #Events #SustainableTravel

🏆 Renopi receives the Sustainable Exhibitor Award at The smarter E Europe 2024 The smarter E Europe was a great experience during which Arun Sharma presented RENOPI (Shenzhen) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd with their well deserved Sustainable Exhibitor Award for their debut year at the trade fair! They have proven their commitment to more sustainable trade fairs with their booth design, which includes planned reusability and minimal waste. In addition to that, they have a comprehensive code of conduct as well as strict travel guidelines for their employees. We are happy that you are joining us on the journey to more sustainability at trade fairs! #SustainableExhibitorAward #STEP #CoroporateSustainability #TradeFairs #Sustainability

🏆 Aorima receives the Sustainable Exhibitor Award at The smarter E Europe 2024 AORIMA, a french energy storage company, was honored with the Sustainable Exhibitor Award at The smarter E Europe 2024. Arun Sharma was excited to present them with their award, appreciating and acknowledging their commitment to sustainability. 🤝 A highlight of Aorima's sustainability strategy is their remarkable code of conduct. Including employees in the journey towards more sustainable trade fairs is vital for well-rounded and successful transition - so congratulations, AORIMA! We are looking forward to walk this road together. More about Aorima: https://aorima.fr/ #SustainableExhibitorAward #Sustainability #CorporateSustainability #Events #ESG

🎤 GP Joule on walking the road to sustainability together The path to a more sustainable trade fair presence is long, and including employees in your efforts is instrumental. In our interview with Ove Petersen, Co-Founder and CEO from one of our founding members GP JOULE Gruppe, he shared how they encourage their employees to get involved: 🤝 "We communicate our goal of‚100% renewable energy for all‘ – both externally and internally. Our employees are given the opportunity to become customers of our in-house green electricity tariff in order to consume sustainably generated energy at home. As part of the campaign, competitions and special offers were created for our employees to create attractive switching conditions. We also regularly offer investment opportunities in our projects at attractive conditions. This is communicated transparently to give all colleagues the chance to become energy users. In general, we provide information via our internal communication channels to draw attention to sustainability measures and impart knowledge about the topic." Read the full interview for more insights from Ove Petersen: https://lnkd.in/eB97CRqq #Sustainability #Teamwork #STEP #CorporateSustainability

🏆 ESS Inc. receives the Sustainable Exhibitor Award at The smarter E Europe 2024 Long-duration energy provider ESS, Inc. received the Sustainable Exhibitor Award at The smarter E Europe 2024. Presenting them with the award for their exemplary sustainability measures for their presence at the trade fair was an honor for Arun Sharma! The company scored especially high in our survey, and showed commitment to reducing emissions in shipping and more. Congratulations, ESS Inc.! Our team is looking forward to supporting your further journey toward more sustainable trade fairs 🤝 More about ESS Inc.: https://essinc.com/about/ #SustainableExhibitorAward #Sustainability #CorporateSustainability #Events #ESG

🏆 Megarevo receives the Sustainable Exhibitor Award at The smarter E Europe 2024 Our team Arun Sharma and Benjamin Low had the pleasure of presenting the energy storage solutions provider Shenzhen Megarevo Technology Co.,Ltd with the Sustainable Exhibitor Award at The smarter E Europe 2024! The award recognizes their exemplary way of conducting their trade fair presence - with a booth made of 90% wood, a clear concept for waste separation and more. 🤝 Congratulations to the Megarevo-Team! We are anticipating the ways in which you contribute to more sustainable trade fairs in the future - in your actions as well as the good example you are setting with them. More about Megarevo: https://lnkd.in/fmYrRcG More about the Sustainable Exhibitor Award: https://lnkd.in/eMspUHzF #SustainableExhibitorAward #CorporateSustainability #ESG #CSR #Sustainability #Recycling #GreenFuture

Who's the driving force behind STEP? 🌱 Some of you already had the pleasure of meeting the latest addition to our STEP-Team, Annika Rohde, at The smarter E Europe! Annika is the Head of ESG Operations, responsible for all operations related to our initiative STEP, which is part of our ESG department at EUPD Research ESG. Annika oversees stakeholder management, working closely with members, partners, suppliers, and service providers in the field of circular economy concepts to ensure the success of the initiative. She also manages the Sustainable Exhibitor Award, ensuring that companies leading in sustainable practices are recognized and their innovations shared. Annika is dedicated to contributing to STEP's vision of a more sustainable trade fair sector: "I'm excited to advance sustainability in the trade show industry through the STEP Initiative. By recognizing companies that lead in sustainable practices and sharing their innovations, we help transition to waste-free, carbon-neutral events. Every initiative, no matter its size, plays a crucial role in creating a sustainable future. Together with the STEP community, we can drive meaningful change, step by step, and transform the event industry into a beacon of environmental responsibility." #Teamwork #CSR #CorporateSustainability #ESG #STEP #SustainableExhibitorAward