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A sustainable event

Our sustainable efforts

What's in this guide

The core principles our events operate by

01 Inspiring sustainability development

02 Running an environmentally responsible event

03 Running a socially responsible event

04 Being a sustainable attendee

05 Being a sustainable exhibitor

Inspiring sustainability development

Through our community, purposeful partnership and meaningful content, we provide the tools for all stakeholders to put the planet first.

Impact

1 Providing content that enables sustainable development

2 Sharing best practices with all our stakeholders

3 Developing market relevant partnerships

Running a environmentally responsible event

We're committed to reducing our emissions with zero carbon waste by 2025.

Impact

1 Measure our events' greenhouse gas emissions

2 Reduce these emissions as much as possible by taking adequate measures

3 Compensate the emissions that are unavoidable, by using the United Nations Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs).

Running a socially responsible event

Make our events inclusive and diverse is a core priority. By championing local businesses, we make a positive impact in our host cities.

Impact

1 Doing business safely and ethically

2 Considering wellbeing and accessibility

3 Supporting local businesses

Being a sustainable attendee

Doing your bit for sustainability takes a few simple steps.

Sustainability guidelines

Answers to some of the most common queries

Travel green

Reduce your carbon footprint by making use of the public transport to and from the event
If you are travelling by plane, make sure to offset the flight
Book a hotel in the proximity of the venue to reduce your environmental impact

Reduce waste

Be aware of the waste that you are generating onsite
Get exhibitors to share their collateral with you digitally to avoid a lot of paper waste
Use a reusable coffee cup at any of the catering outlets around the venue

During online conference sessions

As well as creating a safe environment for all, your wellbeing needs to be prioritised, especially during long online sessions. Take a walk and stretch in between sessions and try to conserve energy on your devices.

Being a sustainable exhibitor

Waste reduction by removing single-use stands from our event.

Sustainability guidelines

Answers to some of the most common queries

Stand build & design

When you contract a stand designer/builder for the event, are you thinking about the following?
Can your stand be re-used at other events you attend?
How can the stand waste be minimized?
Are they aware and compliant with the Health & Safety regulations?
Do you know who the end company building your stand is? Are they compliant?
Can you reduce the stand build time by having pre-fabricated build & save money?
How can you lower your environmental impact by checking their shipping method?

Travel green

Reduce your carbon footprint by making use of the public transport to and from the event

Event promotional collateral

Reduce your paper output by switching to digital alternatives
If you do need to print or have promotional materials produced, make sure they are made from eco-friendly sources

Transparency

Promote your company’s and products sustainability credentials – let visitors know what you are doing to support the food manufacturing industry

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How Vitafoods has become a leader in sustainable events

2018

Focused on waste reduction, carbon emission offset
Minimised the impact our operations have on the environment and our communities
Empowered communities with educational events
Offset our carbon emissions with renewable electricity
Reduced waste from single use plastics and printed materials

2020

Launched several digital event solutions.
Partnered with a nonprofit Charity for the first time.
Produced sustainability content and encouraged healthy lifestyle during virtual events
Vitafoods became the first brand within the EMEA region to reach Leaders status on our fundmentals

2021

Adapted our sustainability commitment to all our virtual, hybrid and in-person events.
Contributed to a collective voice and developing a common advocacy agenda for the community by becoming a global member of Sun Business Network.

2022

Measured and reduced our events’ greenhouse gas emissions.
Started contributing to a collective voice and developing a common advocacy agenda for the community by becoming a global member of Sun Business Network.

Our goal

By 2025

Zero Carbon

Zero Waste

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About us

Vitafoods’ strengths and successes are borne of a single aim: to bring the nutraceuticals industry together. We do this by curating events and platforms where professionals can network, knowledge-share and do business. We’re helping to forge a nutraceuticals community that’s as empowered as it is informed. Whether virtual or in-person, Vitafoods events and platforms continue to set the agenda for the nutraceuticals industry.

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